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!
"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 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 More"I learned how present God is in even the smallest and strangest of moments. And how even on your worst days, He continues to work through you. There's something so powerful, yet also humbling about that." - Libby Dennen
Read More"It's heart wrenching. It goes to a place so deep and so painful that it's almost hard to watch. And yet you can't take your eyes off it. It's hauntingly beautiful." - Company 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.
“I would describe it as a galaxy. Full of complex movements, lifts, turns, and broken lines in Grey Town but with moments of symmetry that bring harmony and joy like those in the movements in Heaven." - Lead Artist Antonio Rosario
“It has shown me on a visceral level how different it feels to be self-seeking and self-serving in the movement of Grey town and to be seeking and serving God in the scenes in Heaven." - Company Artist Beth Patterson
“The movement changes throughout the ballet depending on where we are. I've enjoyed creating and performing Grey Town, which is athletic and full of dynamic movement." - Lead Artist Brette Benedict
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