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!
“Transformative. Through the ups and downs, God’s transformed me through every single circumstance by growing me in virtue, friendship with my fellow company members, in my worthiness as a dancer, and most importantly, in my faith.” - Kennedy Ditzhazy
Read More“The story has revealed to me that Hell doesn’t just have to be seen as the stereotypical pit of fire we’ve all come to imagine, but actually is a place where self-reliance, isolation, hatred among others, and a lack of surrender reside. Watching the Narrator travel through the darkness of Hell to the effervescence of Heaven has been such a powerful journey to witness in rehearsals." - Company Apprentice Kennedy Ditzhazy
Read More"The music is breathtaking! Plus, after watching each of the seasons, it’ll be fun for each audience member to try to distinguish which ‘season’ they’re currently living out…" - Company Apprentice Kennedy Ditzhazy
Read MoreIt is our pleasure to welcome Kennedy Ditzhazy to Ballet 5:8 as a Company Apprentice for the 2018-2019 Season.
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.
"Grace. Through all the beautiful and difficult moments of this season, God has clearly shown His grace upon us." - Beth Patterson
"I have definitely felt stretched this year! My comfort zone tends to stay centered around the classical ballet bubble, and The Space in Between was one of the best things to have pushed me outside of that! I learned that I could get over my nerves about working with a partner, and loved getting to experiment with more edgy contemporary choreography." - Laura Peterman
"For this past season I was challenged in many ways that helped me learn once again the importance of relying on God and his love rather than just pushing through solely on my own power. I definitely felt my stamina and strength was pushed this year past my comfort zone. In the course of The Space in Between program I had over 80 lifts which, although tiring, was a wonderful opportunity for growth.” - Sam Opsal
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