The Ballet 5:8 Blog is an invitation to get to know Ballet 5:8 in between performances and events. Join us as we look behind the scenes, post updates from the road on tour, and share about our heart and passion for our work!
"All God's Children has been a joy. This is the first piece we've started working on as a company for the season, and I've enjoyed dancing with my returning and new co-workers." - Lead Artist Brette Benedict
Read More"Each of the four cultures has such a distinct and fascinating movement vocabulary. The choreography is extremely rewarding to dance. I also absolutely love the music!" - Company Artist Olivia Kruse
Read More"It has been so fun to be part of the creative process for All God's Children, as the movement style is so unique and different than anything I've done before." - Senior Apprentice Laura Peterman
Read More"I usually darn my pointe shoes - it’s time consuming, but I’ve found it immensely helpful in finding good placement and balance, and it’s also really helped prolong the life of many pairs of shoes." - Solo Artist Stephanie Joe
Read MoreBallet 5:8, a professional performance company and 503-(c)-3 nonprofit organization, is to employ artistic ingenuity, innovation and excellence as we celebrate the exchange of ideas in the creative realm. Our commitment is to the ongoing creation and performance of new works that explore thoughtful ideas and stories and ultimately connect audiences to breathtaking dance.
Capacity-Building Support for the 2017/18 Season has been generously provided by the Arts & Business Council of Chicago
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20517 South LaGrange Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
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