2026/27 School Year

Class Schedules

Find the right class for your dancer by campus, program, and level. Orland Park and Beverly classes begin August 24, 2026. Appleton classes begin September 8, 2026.

Find the right fit quickly.

Choose your campus first, then open the program that best fits your dancer. Each section includes class times, locations, tuition notes, and placement details where applicable.

Not sure where to begin? Our School team is happy to help you identify the best program, level, and campus for your dancer.

Need placement guidance?

Some programs require an audition, invitation, or placement approval before enrollment.

Beverly

Schedules available for Beverly classes are organized by program and level. Some levels include a combined Beverly and Orland Park schedule.

Preparatory Program

Thursday

4:00 to 4:45 PM | Beverly

Thursday

4:45 to 5:30 PM | Beverly

Thursday

4:45 to 5:30 PM | Beverly

Thursday

5:30 to 6:30 PM | Beverly

Co-ed class, boys scholarship available

Thursday

5:30 to 6:45 PM | Beverly

Co-ed class, boys scholarship available

Pre-Professional Program

Thursday

6:45 to 8:15 PM | Ballet Class | Beverly

Saturday

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Ballet Class | Orland Park

12:30 to 1:00 PM | Rehearsal | Orland Park

Orland Park

Orland Park includes Preparatory, Pre-Professional, Conservatory, Community Division, and drop-in options.

Preparatory Program

Tuesday

4:15 to 4:45 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

12:15 to 12:45 PM | Orland Park

Monday

6:00 to 6:45 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

10:15 to 11:00 AM | Orland Park

Monday

4:15 to 5:00 PM | Orland Park

Tuesday

4:45 to 5:30 PM | Orland Park

Wednesday

5:30 to 6:15 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

10:00 to 10:45 AM | Orland Park

Monday

5:00 to 5:45 PM | Orland Park

Tuesday

4:00 to 4:45 PM | Orland Park

Wednesday

6:15 to 7:00 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

10:45 to 11:30 AM | Orland Park

Monday

6:00 to 6:45 PM | Orland Park

Tuesday

5:30 to 6:15 PM | Orland Park

Wednesday

4:45 to 5:30 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

11:30 AM to 12:15 PM | Orland Park

Monday

5:45 to 6:45 PM | Orland Park

Wednesday

6:00 to 7:00 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

10:00 to 11:00 AM | Orland Park

Monday

4:30 to 5:45 PM | Orland Park

Thursday

5:15 to 6:30 PM | Orland Park

Saturday

11:15 AM to 12:30 PM | Orland Park

Pre-Professional Program

Monday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Rehearsal

Wednesday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

Monday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Rehearsal

Thursday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

Tuesday

6:00 to 7:30 PM | Ballet Class

7:30 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Thursday

6:00 to 7:30 PM | Ballet Class

Tuesday

4:45 to 6:15 PM | Ballet Class

6:15 to 7:00 PM | Pre-Pointe

7:00 to 7:15 PM | Community Time & Snack Break

7:15 to 8:30 PM | Jazz or Rehearsal

Thursday

5:00 to 6:45 PM | Ballet Class

6:50 to 7:20 PM | Pre-Pointe

7:20 to 7:30 PM | Snack Break

7:30 to 8:30 PM | Rehearsal or Variations

Friday

5:00 to 5:30 PM | Plyometrics

5:30 to 7:00 PM | Ballet Class

Tuesday

4:45 to 6:15 PM | Ballet Class

6:15 to 7:00 PM | Pointe

7:00 to 7:15 PM | Community Time & Snack Break

7:15 to 8:30 PM | Jazz or Rehearsal

Thursday

5:00 to 6:45 PM | Ballet Class

6:50 to 7:30 PM | Pointe

7:30 to 7:35 PM | Snack Break

7:35 to 8:30 PM | Rehearsal or Variations

Friday

5:00 to 5:30 PM | Plyometrics

5:30 to 7:00 PM | Ballet Class

Tuesday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Variations or Men’s Allegro

Wednesday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class on Pointe

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Snack Break & Community Time

6:35 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal, Pointe, or Variations

Thursday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Jazz

7:05 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Friday

4:30 to 5:00 PM | Plyometrics

5:15 to 7:00 PM | Ballet Class on Pointe

Tuesday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Variations or Men’s Allegro

Wednesday

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Forsythe Improv | Optional

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class on Pointe

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Snack Break & Community Time

6:35 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal, Pointe, or Variations

Thursday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Jazz

7:05 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Friday

4:30 to 5:00 PM | Plyometrics

5:15 to 7:00 PM | Ballet Class on Pointe

Conservatory Program

Monday

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Pilates

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Community & Wellness

6:35 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted, or Pointe & Variations and Advanced Foot Control

Tuesday

3:30 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Pas de Deux

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Variations or Men’s Allegro

Wednesday

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Forsythe Improv

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Thursday

3:30 to 5:00 PM | Ballet Class

5:00 to 7:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Friday

3:30 to 4:00 PM | Strength Training

3:35 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Classical Repertoire

6:00 to 7:00 PM | Jazz

Monday

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Pilates

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Community & Wellness

6:35 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted, or Pointe & Variations and Advanced Foot Control

Tuesday

3:30 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Pas de Deux

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Variations or Men’s Allegro

Wednesday

2:00 to 3:00 PM | Yoga | Optional

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Forsythe Improv

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Thursday

3:30 to 5:00 PM | Ballet Class

5:00 to 7:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Friday

2:00 to 3:00 PM | Latin Dance | Optional

3:30 to 4:00 PM | Strength Training

3:35 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Classical Repertoire

6:00 to 7:00 PM | Jazz

Monday

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Pilates

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Community & Wellness

6:35 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted, or Pointe & Variations and Advanced Foot Control

Tuesday

3:30 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Pas de Deux

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Variations or Men’s Allegro

Wednesday

2:00 to 3:00 PM | Yoga | Optional

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Forsythe Improv

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Thursday

3:30 to 5:00 PM | Ballet Class

5:00 to 7:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Friday

2:00 to 3:00 PM | Latin Dance | Optional

3:30 to 4:00 PM | Strength Training

3:35 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Classical Repertoire

6:00 to 7:00 PM | Jazz

Monday

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Pilates

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:30 PM | Community & Wellness

6:35 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted, or Pointe & Variations and Advanced Foot Control

Tuesday

3:30 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Pas de Deux

6:05 to 7:00 PM | Variations or Men’s Allegro

Wednesday

9:45 to 11:15 AM | Ballet Class

11:15 AM to 12:00 PM | Lunch

12:00 to 1:00 PM | Variations

2:00 to 3:00 PM | Yoga

3:30 to 4:30 PM | Forsythe Improv

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:05 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Thursday

3:30 to 5:00 PM | Ballet Class

5:00 to 7:00 PM | Rehearsal as casted

Friday

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Progressing Ballet Technique

12:00 to 1:00 PM | Lunch & Weekly Goal Meetings

2:00 to 3:00 PM | Spanish Dance

3:30 to 4:00 PM | Strength Training

3:35 to 5:15 PM | Ballet Class

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Classical Repertoire

6:00 to 7:00 PM | Jazz

Community Division

Monday

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Teen & Adult Beginning Ballet

7:00 to 8:30 PM | Teen & Adult Advanced Ballet

Tuesday

7:15 to 8:30 PM | Teen & Adult Intermediate Ballet

Wednesday

7:15 to 8:15 PM | Teen & Adult Beginning Ballet

7:00 to 8:30 PM | Teen & Adult Advanced Ballet

Thursday

7:15 to 8:30 PM | Teen & Adult Intermediate Ballet

Saturday

10:00 to 11:30 AM | Ballet 5:8 Essentials

Drop-In Classes

Tuesday to Friday

Pre-Professional classes are open to drop-in students with placement approval from the Artistic Staff.

Dancers wishing to participate in pointe classes must attend at least two pointe classes per week at the School of Ballet 5:8.

Saturday

10:00 to 11:30 AM | Ballet 5:8 Essentials

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Master Class Series

Appleton

Appleton classes begin September 8, 2026. Schedules are organized by program and level, including Preparatory, Pre-Professional, and Community Division classes.

Preparatory Program

Saturday

9:30 to 10:15 AM | Appleton

Monday

4:30 to 5:15 PM | Appleton

Saturday

10:15 to 11:00 AM | Appleton

Monday

5:15 to 6:00 PM | Appleton

Saturday

11:00 to 11:45 AM | Appleton

Monday

6:00 to 7:00 PM | Appleton

Thursday

4:15 to 5:30 PM | Appleton

Pre-Professional Program

Tuesday

4:15 to 5:45 PM | Ballet Class

Thursday

4:15 to 5:45 PM | Ballet Class

5:45 to 6:15 PM | Rehearsal

Monday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:15 to 7:00 PM | Strength Training

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Jazz

Tuesday

5:45 to 7:15 PM | Ballet Class

7:15 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Thursday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:15 to 7:00 PM | Pre-Pointe

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Monday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class on Pointe

6:15 to 7:00 PM | Strength Training

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Jazz

Tuesday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:45 PM | Pointe

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Wednesday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:45 PM | Variations

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Rehearsal

Thursday

4:30 to 6:00 PM | Ballet Class

6:00 to 6:45 PM | Rehearsal

Community Division

Monday

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Teen & Adult Beginning Ballet

Wednesday

5:30 to 7:00 PM | Teen & Adult Int/Adv Ballet

7:00 to 8:00 PM | Teen & Adult Beginning Ballet

Saturday

10:00 to 11:30 AM | Teen & Adult Int/Adv Ballet

Escuela de Ballet 5:8

More information coming soon on our campus options. We are currently revamping this section to better serve Spanish-speaking families and make it easier to find the right class, campus, and next step.

Más información próximamente.

Estamos preparando información actualizada sobre nuestras opciones de campus, programas y horarios para la Escuela de Ballet 5:8.

School Year Notes

General notes for the 2026/27 school year. Orland Park and Beverly classes begin August 24, 2026. Appleton classes begin September 8, 2026. Program-specific tuition, placement, and enrollment details appear inside each schedule section.

Break Dates

No classes or rehearsals on the following dates:

  • Labor Day: September 7, 2026
  • Fall Break: October 11 to 17, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 25 to 28, 2026
  • Christmas Break: December 21, 2026 to January 9, 2027
  • Spring Break: March 21 to 27, 2027

Campus start dates: Orland Park and Beverly begin August 24, 2026. Appleton begins September 8, 2026.

A $75 yearly membership or registration fee applies to most programs and does not include Summer Intensive. Tuition is non-refundable once enrolled. Payment plans may be available through the Front Desk. Performance fees cover rehearsals and costumes. Tickets are sold separately.