BELMONT — Carly Thompson is the recipient of Belmont Abbey College’s inaugural Excellence in Dance Education Award, which honors an outstanding dance teacher who exemplifies excellence and makes a significant impact on students’ development.
Thompson received a $1,000 grant to support supplies and equipment for her program.
Originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Carly earned a degree in dance education with K-12 certification from Winthrop University. Since 2019, she has worked as a dance educator at
Mooresville Middle School and Selma Burke Middle School in the Mooresville School District.
— Belmont Abbey College