Thank you for auditioning for Ballet 5:8’s Summer Intensive.

Based on your audition we are pleased to accept you into our Pas de Deux Intensive 2025!

The Pas de Deux Intensive is a rigorous summer study program where dancers at the advanced level can make grow in their partnering skills. Program faculty include Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager, Artists of the Ballet 5:8 professional company, and world-class guest instructors. Classes take place inside Ballet 5:8's beautiful 12,000 square foot building with five studios in Orland Park, IL, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. 

Technique taught during Intensive is informed by Ballet 5:8’s training philosophy, which stresses proper placement, strength and dynamic musicality. An intensive class and rehearsal schedule runs from 9:15am - 3:30pm daily with 4-5 classes each day gives dancers a true opportunity for growth. In addition to daily ballet technique and pointe classes, dancers attend a variety of supplemental classes focusing on developing strength, relationship with your dancing partner, coordination and more.

Dancers at the Pas de Deux Intensive experience spiritual and emotional refueling for the season ahead. Our Intensive also invites dancers to join Ballet 5:8 in conversations of life and faith through optional community and discussion times.

Housing and Registration

Create account and enroll here: Pas de Deux Intensive | July 27 - August 1

Chaperoned housing is offered in a local college dorm, transportation, and three daily meals. If you require housing, simply create an account and complete your registration by March 31st. Additional details about housing can be found here.

Please read the Summer Intensive Handbook (emailed with your acceptance, please request a copy if you have not received it). All students and parents must agree to the Handbook policies to participate. To accept all policies, log in to your Jackrabbit account here under “My Account” to view. This must be completed in order to finalize your registration.

Registration Deadline

Registration fees, tuition deposits, and housing deposits* must be paid to complete registration and are non-refundable. All tuition and fees are due March 31st.

All accounts are required to have a payment method on file, tuition fees will be processed on their due dates. Declined transactions will receive a late fee. If tuition is not paid by April 7th, Students with an unpaid balance will be moved to the waitlist.

More information on tuition, housing, and fees can be found here. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Other Questions?
Don’t hesitate to let us know! Contact schooloffice@ballet58.org or 708-329-8773.