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Ballet 5:8 Essentials: Petite Allegro & Speed

  • Ballet Five Eight NFP 11545 183rd Place, Ste 101 Orland Park, IL, 60467 United States (map)

Ballet 5:8 Essentials: Petite Allegro & Speed

Join Ballet 5:8’s Artistic Director, Julianna Rubio Slager, for a fast-moving morning that sharpens your musicality, speed, and stage presence. We’ll kick off with a ballet class laser-focused on petite allegro—clean footwork, buoyant ballon, and crisp coordination—then lace up for Pointe & Variations, learning Kitri from Don Quixote.


Schedule

10:00–11:30 AM — Ballet Class: Focus on Petite Allegro

11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Pointe & Variations: Kitri (Don Quixote)

Who It’s For

Intermediate–Advanced dancers (teens, pre-pro, collegiate, and adult).

Pointe portion requires at least one year of consistent pointe work.

What You’ll Work On

Lightning-quick footwork without losing line

Clear beats, articulate pickups, & musical precision

Kitri’s technical demands: turns, épaulement, stamina, and character flair

What to Bring
Standard ballet attire, pointe shoes, water, and a notebook.

Members: Free for Members!
Drop-in Fee : $28.00

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