International Ballet

Address: 1018 S. Batesville Road, Suite 1C, Greer, SC 29650
Phone: 864-879-9404

Facebook Handle: facebook.com/internationalballetgreenville
Instagram Handle: @internationalballetgreenville

Established: 2003
Number of Employees and Volunteers: 37 employees and 80 volunteers
Geographic Service Area: Upstate of South Carolina

Funding Sources

Earned revenue (ticket sales and tuition): 69%
Unearned revenue (gifts, grants and fundraising): 31%

Mission Statement

International Ballet’s mission is to inspire joy and success through professional ballet training and performances.

Impact

International Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit premier classical ballet academy and youth company, presenting timeless classical ballets at the Peace Center featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra and professional guest stars. IB’s repertoire includes “The Nutcracker,” “Giselle,” “Swan Lake,” “Coppelia” and “Don Quixote.” In addition to its roster of over 200 ballet students, IB also serves the community through impactful partnerships with other nonprofits, bringing accessibility dance classes to adults and children with disabilities, free ballet to underserved communities and free Storytime Ballet performances for young children at Greenville County libraries.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Susan Fox, chairman
Catherine Carter, vice chairman
David Chapman, treasurer
Beth Lee, secretary
Alicia Avila
Kerry Bannister
Tony Casati
Allison Donovan
Larry Grogan
Barb Kiprik
Violeta Nistor
Mark Sullivan
Nancy Wofford

Fundraisers and Events

Main Stage productions include:

L’Automne (October): mixed repertoire dance and music in IB Theatre.
“The Nutcracker” (December): featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville Youth Chorale at the Peace Center.
Spring Ballet (May): 2026 featured “Coppelia” at the Peace Center Gunter Theatre.

Other events include:

The Nutcracker Tea (December): A delightful Nutcracker-themed tea held annually at the Westin Poinsett Hotel.
Passport to Dance Benefit Gala (April): silent and live auctions, dance performances.
Year-End Academy Demonstrations: Students in all classes (including outreach programs) perform for family and friends.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Assemblé Guild is the volunteer arm of International Ballet. The guild plans and supports fundraising events, oversees IB merchandise sales, and provides additional behind-the-scenes support in myriad ways. Parents of Nutcracker cast members are also invited to participate in Nutcracker-related volunteer opportunities.

Giving Opportunities