Carolina Ballet Theatre Appoints New Executive Director
May 29, 2009
GREENVILLE, SC – May 29,2009 – Sallie Holder, board president of Carolina Ballet Theatre (CBT) has announced the Board of Directors’ selection for the professional dance company’s new Executive Director, Laura Hobbs of Greenville.
Holder first announced Hobbs ‘ appointment at CBT’s annual fundraiser, Emerald Evening, April 17, to a crowd of nearly 250 arts enthusiasts gathered at Zen. Hobbs officially began her position with CBT on April 29, 2009.
We’re thrilled to have Laura serve as our Executive Director, Holder said. She has already shown great dedication to our organization through her energy as a CBT guild member and board member.
Prior to accepting this position, Hobbs worked at The Cliffs Communities as their Membership Sales Executive for all eight properties. She is a Clemson University graduate with more than 15 years experience working in membership and business development. Hobbs is also the founding president of the Greenville chapter of Executive Women’s Golf Association.
In her new role, Hobbs will manage donor development, fundraising, marketing and public relations for the nonprofit’s 2009-2010 season.
I’m honored to take on a larger role with an organization that has been such an important part of my life, and our community, for so many years, Hobbs said. These dancers and staff have such talent and passion, and I can’t wait to help share that with those who already love – and those who have yet to discover – Carolina Ballet Theatre.
ABOUT CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE
Founded in 1972, Carolina Ballet Theatre has been a significant contributor to Greenville’s vibrant arts and culture scene for more than thirty-five years. Those contributions became even more notable in recent years with the addition of Artistic Director Hernan Justo and his wife, nationally acclaimed dancer Anita Pacylowski-Justo.
The talented couple’s vision and passion, as well as the commitment of the Theatre’s many volunteers and patrons, has evolved the pre-professional company into a professional powerhouse that continues to draw dancers and attention from around the world.
Now in its sixth season as the area’s premier professional dance company, Carolina Ballet Theatre boasts ten full-time professional dancers, three dance trainees, and an entire community of supporters.
Part classical ballet company, part contemporary performing arts organization, Carolina Ballet Theatre’s passionate professionals engage our entire community through the power of dance.
The Theatre’s acclaimed performances, as well as its influential training and outreach programs, not only entertain and educate – they fulfill on the company’s mission to inspire and empower all who encounter them.
For more information, visit http://www.carolinaballet.org
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