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 season I learned how to truly dance in the present moment. I focused on being patient with myself while still pushing to move faster, bigger, grander. And by dancing intentionally in the present moment, I enjoyed and relished in each attempt to tell a God-glorifying story to the audience." - Olivia Kruse
Read More“It has been very fun to rehearse Grey Town. The movement embodies the music perfectly, which makes it all the more fun to dance." - Company Artist Olivia Kruse
Read More"There's something really exhilarating about performing Summer. It can sometimes feel like a marathon to make it through the piece, but with Vivaldi's beautiful music driving the dance I wouldn't want it any other way." - Company Artist Olivia Kruse
Read More"This season was a beautiful reminder of the teamwork required in dance. Finding strength in my fellow dancers' talents and giving my personal best created such an amazing work environment. There's something magical when every single person in the studio is humbly and selflessly giving all of their talents to the good of the company as a whole." - Olivia Kruse
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.
It is our pleasure to welcome Lezlie Gray to Ballet 5:8 as a Company Apprentice for the 2019-2020 Season.
It is our pleasure to welcome Valerie Linsner to Ballet 5:8 as a Company Apprentice for the 2019-2020 Season.
It is our pleasure to welcome Melanie Rodrigues 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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