THE PRESS PORTFOLIO · 2019–2026
Ballet Five Eight,
in the press.
Original stories. A distinct artistic voice.
A growing conversation beyond the stage.
A REPERTOIRE WITH SOMETHING TO SAY
Look at the work.
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From the testimony of Butterfly to the folklore of La Llorona, Ballet Five Eight brings literature, cultural memory, faith, and human dignity into motion.
This collection follows that work through the eyes of critics, journalists, interviewers, and cultural partners—at home in Chicago and on stages across the country.
THE CRITICS’ PERSPECTIVE
On the record.
THE ARTIST BEHIND THE WORK
Julianna, in focus.
Chicago Magazine · September 17, 2024
The Spirit Mover
Oliver Sava profiles Julianna Rubio Slager and the personal experiences behind La Llorona, exploring how she brings motherhood, Mexican folklore, and postpartum depression to the stage.
Read the profile ↗Newcity Stage · 2024-04-17
Caught in the Crosshairs: A Preview of Ballet 5:8 at the Harris Theater
Hoyer interviews Rubio Slager about the premiere of Lost Women of Juárez and three companion works. The piece examines the personal history behind the ballet and the company’s response to violence against Latina women.
Read the interview ↗Newcity Stage · 2022-03-02
Telling Truthful Stories: Ballet 5:8 Turns Ten
A tenth-anniversary interview traces the company’s founding, its women-led artistic perspective, and the range of dance theater, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, poetry, and literature represented in its Harris Theater celebration.
Read the interview ↗Into the Proscenium · 2023-01-24
Interview: Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager
An extended conversation explores literary adaptation, character development, Laban Movement Analysis, and the influence of Mexican American heritage on BareFace.
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ON AIR
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KOB 4 · ALBUQUERQUE · OCTOBER 2026
A new perspective on La Llorona.
Griffin Rushton speaks with Julianna about motherhood, compassion, and the Albuquerque performance.
Watch on KOB 4 ↗WGN-TV / Daytime Chicago
La Llorona: interview and performance
Open the original segment ↗WTTW / Chicago Tonight
Hispanic heritage and mental health
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THE CURIOUS LIFE OF EDGAR ALLAN POEFROM CHICAGO TO THE NATIONAL STAGE
The stories travel.
The conversation grows.
Television and radio interviews, local arts reporting, and national dance publications reveal the many ways audiences encounter the company’s work.
Explore the Poe tour, the maternal mental health conversations around La Llorona, and the artists shaping Ballet Five Eight’s repertoire.
2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 2026
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KUNM
Ballet re-imagines ‘La Llorona’ story for the modern era
“offers a new interpretation informed by her own experiences as a mother.”
A radio interview with Julianna Rubio Slager considers New Mexico family history, maternal mental health, and the process of retelling a familiar legend through a compassionate lens.
Coverage context
Radio interview; audio and transcript available.
Albuquerque Journal
Edgar Allan Poe and La Llorona come alive in contemporary neoclassical ballets
“Ballet 5:8 brings two haunting stories, Latino folklore and contemporary movement to Albuquerque”
A feature on the National Hispanic Cultural Center engagement explores the company's approaches to folklore, literature, and cultural history, including the movement traditions that shape both productions.
Valencia County News-Bulletin
Re-framing La Llorona
“N.M. native transforms classic myth into a story of hope through dance”
Rodriguez interviews Slager about maternal mental health, the physical relationship between Maria and La Llorona, and a new ending shaped by community and hope.
Coverage context
Also published by Defensor Chieftain; counted once here.
FOX45 Baltimore
Ballet 5:8 brings Edgar Allan Poe’s life to the stage at the Hippodrome this weekend
“learn more about the writer’s life and legacy through ballet”
A television segment featuring Julianna Rubio Slager introduces the company's Poe production ahead of its Hippodrome performance in Baltimore.
KOB 4
New ballet re-imagines legend of La Llorona
“casting the folklore figure as a mother who needs compassion.”
Television coverage introduces the production's maternal mental health focus and its Albuquerque engagement, including the accompanying discussion and community resources.
Coverage context
Pre-performance TV feature. Exact publication day unavailable; excerpt verified in indexed article text.
ABQ Mom
Ballet 5:8 Reimagines La Llorona as a Mother in Crisis
“pairing powerful storytelling and the beauty of ballet with questions of life, faith, and human dignity.”
An interview about Slager's personal connection to the legend examines how posture, isolation, partnering, and family relationships carry Maria's experience onstage.
Coverage context
Interview tied to the October 2026 engagement; exact publication date unavailable.
WBAL-TV 11
Edgar Allan Poe ballet premieres at Baltimore’s Hippodrome
“edge-of-your-seat drama”
A televised announcement of the Baltimore engagement.
Baltimore Fishbowl
Poe’s life in ballet form; One night only at the Hippodrome
“combining neo-classical ballet, African Diaspora movement traditions, spoken word, music, and immersive theatrical imagery.”
Coverage of the Baltimore debut introduces the co-choreographers, the production's literary framework, and its place in the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards.
BroadwayWorld
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Ballet to Come to Baltimore
“The Chicago company will stage the work at the Hippodrome Theatre as part of the Poe festival's lineup.”
A production announcement outlines the ballet's creative team, literary sources, and Baltimore festival engagement.
Coverage context
Production announcement based on company-provided material; not a critical review.
Logan Center / University of Chicago
A Story in Motion: Ballet 5:8 Adapts ‘The House On Mango Street’
“a beautifully-rendered adaptation teeming with life and vibrance”
A presenter’s post-performance reflection explores the adaptation of Sandra Cisneros’s novel, its blend of ballet and Latin dance forms, and partnerships that brought the work to young Chicago audiences. Includes artist interviews.
Coverage context
Presenter-produced feature from the Logan Center.
Southwest Regional Publishing
Ballet 5:8 blends global influence with hometown commitment
“a company rooted in Chicago’s south suburbs can make an impact far beyond its home stage.”
White reports on the company’s expanding reach, including Ignacio Rivera’s arrival, Selah Strong’s promotion in the school, and international artistic conversations, while connecting those developments to the organization’s South Suburban home.
Secret Chicago
An Edgar Allen Poe Ballet Is Coming To Chicago With Guest Speaker Harry Lee Poe
“a performance that blends shadow, spirit, and high-stakes movement.”
Notman introduces the Poe ballet’s literary atmosphere and pairing of neoclassical movement with the writer’s macabre stories, presenting the Harris Theater production as an immersive theatrical experience with guest speaker Harry Lee Poe.
Coverage context
Publisher displays April 22, 2026; the article is written as a preview.
Chicago Star
Inside opening night: ‘Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket’
“A highlight of the night was a performance by Ballet 5:8”
Jordan’s recap of Christkindlmarket’s opening celebration highlights Ballet 5:8’s Beyond the Nutcracker performance inside a life-sized snow globe, describing mid-century costumes, falling snow, and a theatrical contribution to the downtown holiday event.
Chicago Loop Alliance
Coming Home to Dance: Libby Dennen and the Rise of the Southland Arts Movement
“offering professional excellence alongside mentorship, education, and community engagement.”
A feature follows Libby Dennen’s return to the role of Anastasis and her development from student to company artist and educator, placing Beyond the Nutcracker within the company’s connections between downtown Chicago and the South Suburbs.
See Chicago Dance
Ballet 5:8 presents ‘Beauty Will Save the World’ at Harris Theatre
“world class ballet coupled with innovative storytelling”
Boyd-Riley reviews a program spanning Día de los Vivos, Kevin Jenkins’s These Quiet Moments, Gerald Arpino’s Birthday Variations, and The Sea is Flat, praising the dancers’ technique, visual detail, and storytelling.
FOX 32 Chicago
Ballet 5:8 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with live performances exploring mental health
“to highlight Hispanic stories, representation in ballet, and conversations around mental health.”
This television segment introduces Beauty Will Save the World and La Llorona through their combination of music and dance, highlighting Hispanic stories, representation within ballet, and conversations about mental health.
WGLT
Ballet ‘La Llorona’ spotlights maternal mental health in Twin City debut of Ballet 5:8
“shines a light on postpartum depression with La Llorona.”
This radio interview previews the company’s Bloomington debut and examines how Slager reframes a Mexican folktale around postpartum depression, maternal identity, and the representation of women in stories rooted in her heritage.
Better Magazine
Ballet 5:8’s BIOS Project Transforms Real Women’s Stories Into Powerful New Dance Works
“the weight of real lives translated into movement.”
In a contributed essay, Slager describes how listening to women’s oral histories shaped collaborations with choreographers for the BIOS Project, and how the resulting dances carry experiences of culture, faith, survival, and community.
Coverage context
Contributed essay by Julianna Rubio Slager; not independent criticism.
Dance Informa
Julianna Slager: Entering a new era at Ballet 5:8
“tremendous growth with an expanded repertoire, increased guest choreographers”
An interview examines the company’s move toward full-time dancer contracts, its combination of artistic and administrative roles, artist development pathways, and Slager’s reflections on leadership and her School of American Ballet fellowship.
Spotlight on Lake
Ballet 5:8 ‘Of Light and Shadow’ — Review by Carol Moore
“a performance by Ballet 5:8 demonstrated the company’s versatility”
Moore recommends a varied program including Celestia, Corinthians 13:13, The Cave, and The Space In Between, awarding three and a half Spotlights while also noting concerns about lighting and the use of male dancers.
Coverage context
Mixed-positive review; the full article includes criticism of lighting and casting use.
See Chicago Dance
Ballet 5:8 presents ‘Of Light and Shadow’ at Harris Theater
“an evening of luminous talent and poignant works”
Valdez reviews the Harris Theater program featuring the premiere of Celestia alongside new works and a returning audience favorite, framing the evening around light, darkness, and lead artist Lorianne Robertson’s farewell.
The Regional News
Ballet 5:8 marks a decade of storytelling through movement
“compelling, thought-provoking stories that resonate with audiences across the country.”
White profiles the Orland Park company’s growth, artistic mission, school, and touring activity, with comments from Slager and dancers about the relationship between technical training, personal development, and narrative performance.
People & Places Newspaper
“La Llorona” Turns Legend to Lesson
“Exquisite performers, stunning costumes, and world-class choreography”
This review of the October Harris Theater performances praises the dancers, costumes, and choreography while discussing mental health, family support, and survival. It also notes the all-female mariachi ensemble that performed after the ballet.
ABC7 Chicago
Local ballet choreographer presents new interpretation of Mexican ghost story 'La Llorona'
“A new ballet is putting the spotlight on moms struggling with postpartum depression.”
Jasmine Minor’s television feature introduces La Llorona during Hispanic Heritage Month, connecting the production with Rubio Slager’s experience as a mother. It also examines the deliberate costume details and the ballet’s attention to Latina maternal mental health.
Coverage context
Television feature with video.
Chicago Classical Review
Dance and voice contrast affectingly in Chicago a cappella’s “Lamentations”
“dance movement complemented the musical performance to remarkably moving effect.”
Von Rhein reviews the collaboration between Chicago a cappella and Ballet 5:8, praising the movement’s expressive contribution to Tallis’s music. He describes the dancers’ embodiment of grief and calls the opening-night quintet excellent.
Chicago Magazine
The Spirit Mover
“Julianna Rubio Slager turns Mexican lore into a metaphor for postpartum depression.”
Part of Chicago Magazine’s Best of Fall coverage, Sava’s feature explores La Llorona’s transformation from a frightening childhood legend into a physical portrait of postpartum distress, with new perspectives on the mother and her family.
Coverage context
Archived feature: credited reproduction on the company website; original publisher link is unavailable.
Chicago Sun-Times
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater program among fall season's highlights
“Past and present converge in this program of music and dance”
A fall dance roundup includes Ballet 5:8’s collaboration with Chicago a cappella among six additional seasonal highlights. It describes five dancers joining ten singers for Rubio Slager’s contemporary choreography to Thomas Tallis’s Lamentations of Jeremiah.
Coverage context
Selection in a fall dance preview.
Dance Informa
Ballet 5:8: Cultivating meaningful conversations through dance
“recognized for artistic excellence, innovation and beauty”
Five company dancers discuss their backgrounds, artistic growth, and experience performing with Ballet 5:8. The interviews describe the company’s approach to storytelling, technical development, and dialogue with audiences through emotionally engaged performance.
Buzz Center Stage
Ballet 5:8's 'Lost Women of Juárez' in a word - evocative!
“The entire program is performed with intense passion and fervor”
Maxwell reviews a four-work Harris Theater program, describing its contrasting movement, projections, and emotional intensity. The discussion of Lost Women of Juárez emphasizes its focus on victims, grief, and the experiences shared during the talkback.
Newcity Stage
Caught in the Crosshairs: A Preview of Ballet 5:8 at the Harris Theater
“a classical ballet company led by a woman of color—a rarity in the field”
Hoyer interviews Rubio Slager about the premiere of Lost Women of Juárez and three companion works. The piece examines the personal history behind the ballet and the company’s response to violence against Latina women.
Chicago Loop Alliance
The Artistry and Advocacy of Ballet 5:8’s Julianna Rubio Slager
“Her work in the studio and on the stage is elevating the Chicago dance community”
A feature connects Lost Women of Juárez with Rubio Slager’s family history, her School of American Ballet fellowship, and the representation of women and minority choreographers in the company’s Harris Theater program.
Coverage context
Community and destination organization feature.
Maryland Theatre Guide
Dance Review: ‘Ballet 5:8 Presents: Butterfly’ at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
““Butterfly” was a powerful piece of storytelling.”
Rustle finds Butterfly’s storytelling powerful and singles out expressive performances and its final encounter between older and younger Helga. The review is mixed across the program, raising reservations about aspects of Wind and Counterpart.
Coverage context
Mixed program review. Excerpt refers specifically to Butterfly.
See Chicago Dance
Reviving the wings of “Butterfly”: Ballet 5:8 returns with a haunting and hopeful classic
“Ballet 5:8 is doing something different.”
The review follows Butterfly’s use of diary entries, projections, recurring movement, and shifts between hope and menace. It also discusses Steve Rooks’s Wind and Rubio Slager’s combined work as choreographer, lighting designer, and conceptual designer.
Maryland Theatre Guide
‘A Quick 5’ with Ellington Nichols in ‘Butterfly’ by Ballet 5:8 at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
“I urge you not to miss Ballet 5:8’s important production of “Butterfly””
An interview introduces Ellington Nichols’s portrayal of Helga Weiss ahead of the Bowie performance. Brall discusses the historical setting and Nichols’s connection to Holocaust survivors, providing context for the dancer’s preparation and the ballet’s subject.
Coverage context
Interview and preview.
Buzz Center Stage
Review: Ballet 5:8's 'Butterfly' at Logan Center for the Arts
“The props were minimal but eloquent and the projections were magnificent”
Maxwell reviews Butterfly alongside Wind and Counterpart, highlighting the projections, historical characters, and emotional force of the performance and talkback. The article frames the ballet as testimony to the sustaining power of art.
Dance Informa
Ballet 5:8: Shedding light on human trafficking through dance
“a shared desire to use dance to dialogue with what’s happening in today’s world”
An interview explores Ballet 5:8’s partnership with International Justice Mission, Matthew Rushing’s Solace, and the development of Reckless. It documents collaborations with survivor-serving organizations and how performances connect audiences with practical resources.
Third Coast Review
Review: Ballet 5:8 Presents Myths, Faith, and Post-Apocalyptic Love in the Premiere of BareFace at the Harris Theater
“The dance company is technically precise and beautifully graceful.”
Hey praises the company’s technical precision, expressive acting, and individual performances in BareFace. Her assessment is mixed: she also questions the ballet’s narrative density and length and suggests a more focused or serialized structure.
Coverage context
Mixed review. Excerpt specifically assesses the dancers.
ARTS ATL
Ballet 5:8 draws from myth and the Bible to reveal true beauty in “BareFace”
“the world premiere of BareFace at Kennesaw State University’s Dance Theater in Marietta”
A preview of the ballet’s world premiere at Kennesaw State University examines the company’s faith background and its adaptation of C. S. Lewis. It places the new narrative work within the company’s artistic mission.
Dance Magazine
8 Dance Performances We Can’t Wait to Catch This March
“Ballet 5:8 premieres a new evening-length work this month.”
The national magazine’s monthly performance selection includes BareFace, placing the company’s C. S. Lewis adaptation alongside premieres and programs across the wider American dance field.
Coverage context
National performance roundup; excerpt verified in indexed publisher text. Full article access may be restricted.
See Chicago Dance
Review: The Revival of “Four Seasons of the Soul” reminds us that Ballet 5:8 is built to adapt and last
“illustrates the electric beauty of change”
Reviewing the virtual revival, Boyd describes the ballet’s rhythmic shifts, ensemble formations, vivid costumes, and accessibility. The review connects the work’s changing seasons with the company’s endurance and adaptability through the pandemic.
Coverage context
Archived review: credited reproduction on the company website.
Newcity Stage
Telling Truthful Stories: Ballet 5:8 Turns Ten
“The impulse for Ballet 5:8 was to tell stories that aren’t normally put onstage.”
A tenth-anniversary interview traces the company’s founding, its women-led artistic perspective, and the range of dance theater, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, poetry, and literature represented in its Harris Theater celebration.
Coverage context
Excerpt is Julianna Rubio Slager speaking in an interview.
San Antonio Express-News
Ballet coming to San Antonio tackles sex trafficking
“one that shines a light on modern-day social injustices.”
Pettaway speaks with lead dancer Lorianne Robertson about preparing for Reckless through survivor testimony and research. The article places the San Antonio engagement within the company’s history of addressing difficult contemporary subjects.
Coverage context
Publisher may require a subscription.
Houstonia
Chicago’s Ballet 5:8 Is Coming to Houston
“is bringing boldness to Houston with their latest work, Reckless.”
Shelby Stewart interviews Slager about Reckless ahead of its Hobby Center appearance, exploring survivor testimony, the three-part depiction of Gomer, and a contemporary Chicago setting for the story of Hosea.
Coverage context
Pre-performance feature and interview.
Pints With Jack
Skype Session with Julianna Slager
“to talk about adapting Lewis’ works for the stage”
The C.S. Lewis podcast hosts a video conversation with Julianna Slager about translating Lewis’s writing into dance, documenting the literary interests that run through Ballet Five Eight’s repertoire and choreographic practice.
Coverage context
Video interview; excerpt from the host’s introduction.
Radiant
Theology of the body of ballet
“There’s a freedom in dancing in time with the music and with the other dancers on stage.”
Ava Lalor interviews company dancer Olivia Kruse about faith, partnering, discipline, and the relationship between physical movement and spiritual life, offering a performer’s perspective on Ballet Five Eight’s storytelling mission.
Coverage context
Excerpt is dancer Olivia Kruse speaking in an interview.
See Chicago Dance
You needn't know scripture to get excited about Ballet 5:8's faith-inspired ballets
“Her talent lies in creating deeply emotional and evocative movement”
Warnecke reviews the Studebaker mixed program, assessing its classical and contemporary choreography, Holocaust storytelling, and technical demands. The piece praises the company’s ambition while also examining theatrical choices and venue limitations.
Coverage context
Archived review: credited full-text reproduction on the company website; original publisher link is unavailable.
DancerMusic
4PHOTOS: Ballet 5:8’s “Butterfly” with Artistic Director Julianna Slager
“a harrowing and heartfelt reminder that hope can exist”
An illustrated interview follows the choreographic choices behind Butterfly, including its two versions of Helga, movement for the Nazi characters, and the small acts of generosity that sustain life in Terezin.
Riverwest Radio / WXRW
ACTIVE CULTURE – Julianna Rubio Slager RAISES “The Bar”!!
“We Present an excerpt from THAT Show and Other Clips From Past Performances”
Milwaukee’s Active Culture presents a backstage conversation with Julianna Rubio Slager ahead of Butterfly’s local performance, combining discussion of the company and production with excerpts from Butterfly and earlier performances.
Coverage context
Excerpt from the published episode description.
Pointe Magazine
Onstage This Week: Cathy Marston World Premiere at The Royal Ballet, The Washington Ballet Takes The Kennedy Center, and More!
“Ballet 5:8 Tours Holocaust-Themed Ballet to Milwaukee”
Pointe’s weekly onstage selection highlights the Butterfly tour and a mixed program that includes work by Kevin Jenkins, tracing company appearances from Milwaukee to Chicago, Des Moines, and Kalamazoo.
Coverage context
National performance roundup.
Pointe Magazine
Check Out These Summer Programs Designed for Young Professionals and College-Aged Dancers
“They also receive mentoring and feedback from artistic director Julianna Rubio Slager and summer intensive faculty.”
A national training feature includes Ballet Five Eight’s collegiate and choreography intensives, describing repertoire study, composition, performance, and mentoring opportunities for emerging artists.
Coverage context
Training-program feature; not a performance review.
WKTV Journal
Ballet 5:8 returns to Grand Rapids with powerful new work focused on Holocaust
“a program both emotionally heavy and delightfully spiritual.”
The Grand Rapids preview introduces Butterfly alongside Brothers & Sisters and Meditations, explaining the Holocaust history behind the new ballet and the company’s return to the DeVos Center for Arts and Worship.
Coverage context
Reported preview incorporating company-provided press material.
World Outspoken
Making Ballet Accessible
“This is Ballet reimagined. This is a studio telling a different story.”
A video and podcast interview with Julianna Rubio Slager examines how Ballet Five Eight connects its artistic and educational work with faith, community access, and high-quality training for students from different backgrounds.
Coverage context
Video and podcast interview.
Chicago Reader
Beyond The Nutcracker
“Ballet 5:8 truly goes Beyond the Nutcracker”
A holiday dance feature highlights Julianna Rubio Slager’s retelling, its World War II setting, and its rethinking of the traditional Tea dance.
Coverage context
Seasonal arts feature, not a standalone interview or performance review.
Into the Proscenium
Interview: Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager
“grows out of what the body naturally does to communicate”
An extended conversation explores literary adaptation, character development, Laban Movement Analysis, and the influence of Mexican American heritage on BareFace.
Coverage context
Excerpt is Julianna Rubio Slager speaking in an interview.
People & Places Newspaper
Ballet 5:8 Showcases World Premieres
“Pas de deux and ensemble numbers were innovative, athletic, and strong.”
Hessel praises the premieres of Solace and Look to the East, the dancers’ individual strengths, and the program’s attention to mental health.
Coverage context
November 2022 print issue. Credited reproduction hosted by Ballet Five Eight.
WTTW / Chicago Tonight
South Suburban Ballet Company Highlights Hispanic Heritage, Mental Health Awareness
“It’s important we be honest about mental health in the arts”
A public television feature follows the company’s work on cultural identity, Mexican dance traditions, and mental health through interviews with Julianna Rubio Slager and Miranda Rubio.
Coverage context
Excerpt is Julianna Rubio Slager speaking in the segment.
WGN-TV / Daytime Chicago
Ballet 5:8 Presents La Llorona
“we got a preview performance”
Julianna Rubio Slager discusses the Mexican legend and her experience with postpartum depression, joined by a preview performance from the company.
Coverage context
Video also preserved on the company’s press page. Exact broadcast day not independently confirmed; The Dance Edit’s link to this segment is not counted separately.
WBEZ / Reset
Ballet 5:8 brings music and dance to your living room
“Ballet 5:8 wants to make ballet accessible to everyone.”
Reset interviews Julianna Rubio Slager about bringing ballet into public spaces and private homes, the company’s origins, and its 2022–23 season.
Coverage context
Details verified against the credited reproduction on Ballet Five Eight’s press page.
KSTP / Minnesota Live
World Ballet Day
“Artistic Director, Julianna Rubio Slager, joins Minnesota Live to tell us more.”
A touring television interview introduces the company’s Burnsville engagement and the connection between Día de los Vivos and Mexican cultural traditions.
Coverage context
Segment details preserved on Ballet Five Eight’s press page.
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About this collection
A curated press portfolio researched through October 19, 2026. It covers original reporting, performance reviews, previews, broadcast segments, interviews, and selected partner or contributed features published from 2019 onward. It is a selection, rather than an exhaustive record of every mention.
Short excerpts are quoted from published coverage; the descriptions are editorial summaries. Interviews are not presented as critical reviews. Contributed essays, presenter-produced pieces, mixed assessments, and company-hosted reproductions are identified. Dates follow the original publication when available; month-only dates indicate that the day was not verified. Duplicate syndication and ordinary event listings are generally omitted.
Links open the publisher’s page, or a clearly identified archived reproduction. Publishers may require subscriptions or change their links. Excerpts remain the property of their respective publishers and speakers.
Lost Women of Juárez and Look to the East photographs by Kristie Kahns, courtesy of Ballet Five Eight. Poe production photography courtesy of Ballet Five Eight.
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