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Brette Benedict | Golden Sessions
Golden Sessions, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 10/5/20 Golden Sessions, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 10/5/20

Brette Benedict | Golden Sessions

Based on C.S. Lewis’ renowned work The Four Loves, Golden Sessions is a poetic interpretation of love and its many forms. Hear what the Ballet 5:8 artists have to say about Julianna Rubio Slager’s virtuosic new ballet.

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Kennedy Ditzhazy | Season in Review
Season in Review, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/30/20 Season in Review, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/30/20

Kennedy Ditzhazy | Season in Review

The year 2020 has proved a whirlwind, but the artists of Ballet 5:8 are staying positive! Keep reading for some insights on their experiences throughout Ballet 5:8's 2019/20 Season.

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Ellington Nichols | Season in Review
Season in Review, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/30/20 Season in Review, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/30/20

Ellington Nichols | Season in Review

The year 2020 has proved a whirlwind, but the artists of Ballet 5:8 are staying positive! Keep reading for some insights on their experiences throughout Ballet 5:8's 2019/20 Season

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Alisa Nipp | The Rough-Face Girl
2020/21 Season, The Rough-Face Girl Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 2020/21 Season, The Rough-Face Girl Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Alisa Nipp | The Rough-Face Girl

Based on Algonquin folklore, The Rough-Face Girl tells the story of one of the most powerful, haunting versions of the Cinderella story ever told. Learn about Julianna Rubio Slager’s new work from the artists themselves.

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Lezlie Gray | The Rough-Face Girl
The Rough-Face Girl, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 The Rough-Face Girl, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Lezlie Gray | The Rough-Face Girl

Based on Algonquin folklore, The Rough-Face Girl tells the story of one of the most powerful, haunting versions of the Cinderella story ever told. Learn about Julianna Rubio Slager’s new work from the artists themselves.

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Laura Peterman | The Rough-Face Girl
The Rough-Face Girl, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 The Rough-Face Girl, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Laura Peterman | The Rough-Face Girl

Based on Algonquin folklore, The Rough-Face Girl tells the story of one of the most powerful, haunting versions of the Cinderella story ever told. Learn about Julianna Rubio Slager’s new work from the artists themselves.

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Welcoming Katelyn Roth
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Katelyn Roth

Introducing our new dancers! Each one is exceptionally skilled in ballet, but they have many talents and interests. Keep reading to get to know them better.

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Welcoming Miranda Rubio
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Miranda Rubio

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the Ballet 5:8 professional company for the 2020/21 Season. One of our traditions is asking a few questions to get to know them.

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Welcoming James Wainwright
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming James Wainwright

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the Ballet 5:8 professional company for the 2020/21 Season. One of our traditions is asking a few questions to get to know them.

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Welcoming Alisa Nipp
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Alisa Nipp

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the Ballet 5:8 professional company for the 2020/21 Season. One of our traditions is asking a few questions to get to know them.

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Welcoming Sarah Clarke
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Sarah Clarke

Introducing our new dancers! Each one is exceptionally skilled in ballet, but they have many talents and interests. Keep reading to get to know them better.

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Welcoming Olivia Lee
2020/21 Season, News Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 2020/21 Season, News Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Olivia Lee

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the brand new Ballet 5:8 Second Company for the 2020/21 Season.

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Welcoming Natalie Chinn
2020/21 Season, News Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 2020/21 Season, News Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Natalie Chinn

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the brand new Ballet 5:8 Second Company for the 2020/21 Season.

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Welcoming Alaina Beard
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Alaina Beard

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the brand new Ballet 5:8 Second Company for the 2020/21 Season.

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Welcoming Sophia Snider
News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 News, 2020/21 Season Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Welcoming Sophia Snider

Introducing our new dancers! Congratulations to each artist joining the brand new Ballet 5:8 Second Company for the 2020/21 Season.

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Brette Benedict | Pursuing Dance Professionally
2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/29/20 2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/29/20

Brette Benedict | Pursuing Dance Professionally

What do you want to do when you grow up? Here are the stories of the Ballet 5:8 dancers and how they knew they wanted to pursue dance professionally.

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Katelyn Roth | Pursuing Dance Professionally
2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/28/20 2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/28/20

Katelyn Roth | Pursuing Dance Professionally

What do you want to do when you grow up? Here are the stories of the Ballet 5:8 dancers and how they knew they wanted to pursue dance professionally.

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Laura Peterman | Season in Review
Behind Ballet, 2019/20 Season Ballet 5:8 7/22/20 Behind Ballet, 2019/20 Season Ballet 5:8 7/22/20

Laura Peterman | Season in Review

The year 2020 has proved a whirlwind, but the artists of Ballet 5:8 are staying positive! Keep reading for some insights on their experiences throughout Ballet 5:8's 2019/20 Season

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Melanie Rodrigues | Pursuing Dance Professionally
2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/20/20 2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/20/20

Melanie Rodrigues | Pursuing Dance Professionally

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Laura Peterman | Pursuing Dance Professionally
2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/20/20 2020/21 Season, Behind Ballet Ballet 5:8 7/20/20

Laura Peterman | Pursuing Dance Professionally

What do you want to do when you grow up? Here are the stories of the Ballet 5:8 dancers and how they knew they wanted to pursue dance professionally.

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