Josh Crotzer

Alena Goveas has a lot on her plate. The senior at River Bluff High School in Lexington excels academically, helps with the school's social media and has a long list of other extracurricular activities that keep her busy. Still, Goveas understands the importance of recreation at every stage of life.

Any given Saturday in the fall, thousands of South Carolinians wake up early to load their vehicles with coolers, folding chairs and grills. Some drive for hours toward a parking spot they've had for decades. They erect tents and mount televisions. They fry chicken, stir grits, pour drinks and welcome family, friends and frenemies alike. Eventually, they may make their way into the stadium to watch some football.

Martha Brim Resides in: Columbia. Age: 71. Honored: Brim has received the S.C. Arts Commission Choreographic Fellowship and the S.C. Dance Association Advocacy Award. From one art to another: Brim first studied visual arts in college before pivoting to dance. She wants you to know: “My spine is my tool. My material is humanity. My process is a serious, disciplined play.” Only someone as improvisational as Martha Brim could turn a flat tire into a 43-year dance with South Carolina.