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!
"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
Read More“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 love the overarching story and theme of the ballet—Four Seasons has always easily translated into a symbol of the seasons of life, and this ballet showcases it beautifully. I love getting to dance to Vivaldi's beautiful score, and doing a more classical work is always something I enjoy." - Company Artist Laura Peterman
Read More"My absolute favorite moment onstage has to be the end of Shades of Refrain — praying and dancing with my fellow corps members and friends has been so special. Every time we’ve performed this piece, that moment has stuck out to me." - Laura Peterman
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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