Orland Park, Illinois
Your local place to begin ballet.
Excellent ballet training in a welcoming school where South Suburban families can grow, perform, and belong.
From a joyful first class to serious pre-professional study, the School of Ballet 5:8 serves children, teens, and adults right here in Orland Park.
A serious ballet school that still sees the whole child.
You do not need to know ballet terminology or arrive with years of experience. Our team helps each student find an appropriate starting point and supports their growth with warmth, clarity, and excellent instruction.
- Beginner-friendly classes starting at 18 months
- Clear pathways for recreational and pre-professional dancers
- Professional faculty and thoughtful, age-appropriate training
- Performance opportunities close to home
- A community rooted in excellence, character, and care
Start where you are. Grow from there.
Our Orland Park campus offers a complete path from a toddler's first movement class through advanced training, plus welcoming options for adults.
Preparatory Ballet
A joyful, age-appropriate introduction to movement and ballet for young children, including Toddler & Me, Preparatory levels, Boys Dance, and Levels 1A and 1B.
Pre-Professional Ballet
Placement-based classical training for dancers ready for a deeper commitment. Students develop technique, artistry, discipline, wellness, and stage experience.
Adult Ballet
A friendly, professional environment for adults and older teens who are beginning, returning, or continuing their ballet training, with flexible and drop-in options.
Dance achievement deserves to be recognized.
Student
Recognition
Artistry, leadership, and academic achievement.
Ballet 5:8 participates in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, a program of the National Dance Education Organization. NHSDA helps bring meaningful recognition to students whose commitment to dance is matched by leadership and academic achievement.
For families, it is one more way a dancer's years of discipline, service, creativity, and growth can be seen and celebrated. NHSDA includes Junior and Secondary programs for students in grades 6–8 and 9–12.
See your community take the stage.
Ballet 5:8 connects classroom training to unforgettable live performance experiences, including our annual holiday production close to home.
Beyond the Nutcracker at Sandburg High School
Gather the family for a magical Christmas ballet in Orland Park. Beyond the Nutcracker brings professional artists, young dancers, live music, and a story of hope, courage, kindness, and light to the Sandburg stage.
- Four performances across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Christmas Market atmosphere, seasonal treats, and holiday shopping
- Photos with Santa before and after performances
- A memorable local outing for families, schools, and groups
Ballet training for Chicago's South Suburbs.
Our Orland Park studios are convenient for families throughout the southwest and south suburbs. Come see the space, meet our team, and discover a school where your dancer can belong.
School of Ballet 5:8
11545 183rd Place, Suite 101
Orland Park, IL 60467
You do not have to figure it out alone.
Does my child need ballet experience?
No. Ballet 5:8 offers beginner-friendly starting points. Age, readiness, prior experience, and goals help our team recommend the right class.
What if I do not know the program or level?
Use our class finder. The School team can recommend the best campus, program, level, and schedule for your dancer.
Is Ballet 5:8 only for serious dancers?
No. Young children can begin with joyful foundational classes, adults can dance recreationally, and students who want intensive study can pursue the Pre-Professional path.
Do students have performance opportunities?
Yes. Students grow through age- and level-appropriate performance experiences, including opportunities connected to Ballet 5:8 productions and school performances.
Can boys take ballet?
Yes. Orland Park offers co-ed classes and dedicated Boys Dance options. Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible boys' classes.
When does the 2026/27 school year begin?
Orland Park classes begin August 24, 2026. Current schedules, tuition information, and registration options are available on the School Classes page.
Let us help you find the right class.
Tell us your dancer's age, experience, goals, and schedule. Our School team will guide you from there.