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!
"This year I was inspired a lot by the people around me. There have been times where I would recite a Bible verse or something. But this season, on all those hard, tired days, I was most encouraged looking to those around me. Knowing we were all in the same, worn out boat, yet still picking each other up and encouraging one another." - Libby Dennen
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 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 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.
Hear from Company Artist Jessica Lohr about what food and beverages fuel her.
It is our pleasure to welcome Ellington Nichols to Ballet 5:8 as a Company Apprentice for the 2019-2020 Season.
It is our pleasure to welcome Lezlie Gray to Ballet 5:8 as a Company Apprentice for the 2019-2020 Season.
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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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