Make time for
the dancer in you.
A summer weekend devoted to ballet, personal progress, and the pleasure of dancing with people who understand why you keep coming back to the studio.
Thursday–Saturday
No audition required
Keep learning.
Keep dancing.
Perhaps ballet has been part of your life for years. Perhaps you found it as an adult, or returned after time away. Your goals deserve thoughtful instruction and space to develop.
Join Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager and Ballet Five Eight faculty for focused training in an encouraging studio community. Work on the details, explore your artistry, and enjoy being a student again.
Understand the details.
Take time with placement, coordination, and musicality. Thoughtful corrections help you understand what to work on and how to practice it.
Move beyond the steps.
Explore phrasing, expression, and repertoire. Give yourself permission to be curious and discover new possibilities in your dancing.
Find your people.
Share the studio with adults who choose to make dance part of their lives. Connect through the work, the questions, and the small victories.
Focused work.
Fresh inspiration.
The program brings together ballet training, conditioning, and artistic exploration, with opportunities to ask questions and connect what you learn across classes.
- Ballet technique
- Pointe and pre-pointe work
- Progressing Ballet Technique and strength training
- Repertoire, partnering, and contemporary work
- Seminars exploring topics such as nutrition, safe stretching, and injury prevention
Individual classes vary by day. The detailed class schedule will be shared separately.
A look at a previous Adult Intensive.
Three days for your dancing.
Begin with an evening in the studio on Thursday, then settle into two full training days on Friday and Saturday. Joining for one day? Choose Friday or Saturday.
| Day | Date | Program Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | July 22, 2027 | 6–8 p.m. CDT |
| Friday | July 23, 2027 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT |
| Saturday | July 24, 2027 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT |
All times are Central Daylight Time (CDT), the local time in Orland Park, Illinois.
Make the weekend yours.
Thursday–Saturday
$365July 22–24, 2027
Join us for the complete experience, beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Friday and Saturday.
Thursday: 6–8 p.m. CDT
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT
Friday or Saturday
$150Choose July 23 or July 24, 2027
Join us for one full day of training. Select Friday or Saturday when registering.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT
A few essentials.
A curious mind.
Bring your usual ballet attire and ballet shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a notebook for corrections and ideas you want to take home.
Bring pointe shoes if you already train en pointe and plan to participate in pointe work. Let us know about injuries or individual needs before the program so we can discuss them with you.
Have questions about your experience level or returning after a break? We would be glad to hear about your background and help you plan.
Ask Our TeamSchool of Ballet Five Eight
11545 183rd Place, Suite 101
Orland Park, IL 60467
Traveling from out of town? Contact us for guidance on nearby lodging and planning your visit.
Tuition covers the selected intensive. Travel and lodging are arranged separately.
Your questions, answered.
Who is the Adult Intensive for?
The intensive is for dancers ages 18+ who want focused ballet training in a community of adult students. Whether you have danced consistently or are returning after time away, contact us with any questions about how the program fits your current experience.
Do I need to audition?
No audition is required. Register directly through our registration page.
Can I attend just one day?
Yes. Choose Friday, July 23, or Saturday, July 24, for $150. Each day runs from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT. The complete Thursday–Saturday intensive is $365.
What are the daily hours?
Thursday, July 22: 6–8 p.m. CDT. Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT.
Do I need to dance en pointe?
No. You do not need to train en pointe to attend. The program includes pre-pointe work as well as pointe. Bring pointe shoes only if you already train en pointe.
I’m returning after a break. Is this a good fit?
Tell us about your previous training, current classes, and any concerns before registering. We can help you assess the program’s fit and prepare for the demands of a full training day. Email info@ballet58.org.
Who will teach?
Train with Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager and Ballet Five Eight faculty. Individual teaching assignments will be shared with the detailed program schedule.
What should I bring?
Bring ballet attire, ballet shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a notebook. Bring pointe shoes if applicable to your current training. Contact us before arrival about any individual needs.
Can you help me plan an out-of-town visit?
Yes. Email info@ballet58.org for guidance on nearby lodging and visiting our Orland Park studios. Travel and lodging costs are separate from tuition.
How do you approach faith and different backgrounds?
Ballet Five Eight is rooted in the Christian faith and welcomes dancers from all backgrounds and beliefs. We value each person’s dignity and seek to offer a studio environment shaped by respect, thoughtful instruction, and encouragement. We welcome questions about our mission and program.
There is more
to discover.
Give yourself a weekend to work, learn, connect, and remember what you love about ballet.
Full intensive: $365
One day—Friday or Saturday: $150
Questions? We would love to hear from you.