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!
"Nothing says classical ballet quite like pointe shoes, tights and tutus. I enjoy the classicism of the ballet while telling a story we all relate to: the seasons we go through build and shape us in life. And yet, in the end, all those seasons can build toward the hope set outside this world." - Solo Artist Lorianne Barclay
Read More“It has been very fun to rehearse Grey Town. The movement embodies the music perfectly, which makes it all the more fun to dance." - Company Artist Olivia Kruse
Read More“There is a lot of the movement in Grey Town that feels very natural to me, as I enjoy exploring warped lines and grounded movement. The challenging part has been the physical demand. In the first twenty minutes of the ballet I don’t feel like I ever quite catch my breath!" - Company Artist Sam Opsal
Read More"In the story, [my] character is so distrustful of everyone and everything that she can't look past her own cynicism to see the beauty and hope the Spirits want to show her. And she tries to convince the Narrator that if there's any hope at all, it can't possibly last." - Senior Apprentice Libby Dennen
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.
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Capacity-Building Support for the 2017/18 Season has been generously provided by the Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Ballet 5:8 is is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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20517 South LaGrange Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
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