December 18–20, 2026 · Chicago's southwest suburbs
Beyond the Nutcracker
A Christmas tradition filled with wonder, hope, and the magic of storytelling.
Join Ballet Five Eight at Carl Sandburg High School for a holiday ballet the whole family can experience together. Make a day of it with photos with Santa and holiday vendors in the lobby before and after every show.
Four performances · Friday evening, Saturday afternoon & evening, Sunday afternoon
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December 18–20 · Carl Sandburg High School · Orland Park, Illinois
Arrive early or stay afterward for festive shopping with holiday vendors, seasonal treats, and family photos with Santa.
April 17, 2027 · 7:30 PM · Harris Theater, Chicago
Women on Fire
Four acclaimed women choreographers. Five powerful works. One extraordinary evening celebrating fifteen years of women shaping, sustaining, and reimagining ballet.
Join us for an evening of world premieres, compelling perspectives, and the expressive power of dance.
On Stage · Spring 2027
More stories to experience.
March 6 · South Bend
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
A vivid journey into the life, imagination, and legacy of the celebrated American writer. Morris Performing Arts Center · 7:00 PM.
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March 19–20 · Wheaton
The Thick and the Clear
Faith, imagination, and what endures. An immersive weekend of conversation, art, community, and live performance.
Early bird registration: $225 through December 1.
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April 17 · Chicago
Women on Fire
Five works by four women choreographers at Harris Theater.
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From lived experience to the stage.
Discover two new works taking shape for Women on Fire, and the voices, questions, and creative choices behind them.
New Work · Stories in Motion
Women Who Carry Water
What does it mean to carry a community? Built through oral histories and story circles, this new ballet begins by listening to women whose often-unseen work sustains families, institutions, and neighborhoods.
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New Work · Bold Female Voices
Chingonas
Five women. An unapologetic voice. Through music, movement, humor, and daring, this new work celebrates the vitality and courage of women taking up space.
Meet the WorkLearn with Ballet Five Eight
Find your place at the School of Ballet Five Eight.
Discover high-caliber classical training, artistic growth, and programs for dancers at every stage, from first steps through professional preparation.
Make the Work Possible
Powerful stories. Lasting impact.
Support professional artists, original choreography, training, and community programs that invite audiences into conversations about life, faith, and human dignity.
Art that moves us forward.
From the rehearsal studio to the stage, every story begins with people—artists, students, and a community willing to imagine something more.
