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“The Space in Between is unlike anything I've ever danced before--the movement is contemporary, edgy, and detailed, and the story is rich with characters, side plots, conflicts, and more. It's a really creative and unique way to tell the story of Lewis's The Great Divorce." - Company Artist Laura Peterman
Read More“I am playing a citizen of Grey Town and the Lustful Ghost. The character of the Lustful Ghost is tormented by a lizard that represents the misplaced desires that consume her. In the book, The Great Divorce, the lizard sits on the ghost’s shoulder, ever whispering in the ghost’s ear." - Company Artist Jessica Lohr
Read More"In the preface Lewis presents this story as, “An imaginative proposal.” Ballet 5:8 has played off Lewis’ original intent in this ballet. In that sense, The Space In Between takes any preconceived ideas of afterlife and puts it in a new light." - Solo Artist Lorianne Barclay
Read More"…the music pairs perfectly with the movement. It allows you to feel the emotions of the pieces throughout your entire body. And with such beautiful music, it's fun to combine the different nuances with the complexities of the choreography." - 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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