The “why” of Ballet 5:8

So why do we do this?

Because we believe art has the power to shape culture—and we want to shape it with truth, beauty, and compassion.

At Ballet 5:8, our “why” is grounded in the belief that every person is created with purpose, and that faith and artistry can coexist without compromise. Our works aren’t created to preach—they’re created to ask questions, offer hope, and reflect the complexity of the human condition. Sometimes people get confused on how we integrate faith into movement, they expect a more traditional approach.

In a world that’s often divided, we seek to create spaces where people from all walks of life can come together and experience something transcendent. We don’t shy away from hard topics—we lean in with humility, storytelling, and excellence. Our faith is the thread through all of our work - but it’s not always “on the nose”. We love exploring more nuanced avenues of art and seeing how our faith informs that work.

No matter what ballet you see us perform - our audiences leave challenged, encouraged, and inspired.

This is our why. And we invite you to come alongside us.

Lead Artist Valerie Linsner

Come be refreshed from your long weeks and difficult days. Come dance with us and join us a two beautiful hours of peace, intentionality and beauty.