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Why Everyone Should Watch Butterfly

Company Artist Laura Peterman Willis shares her thoughts on the importance of Julianna Rubio Slager’s breathtaking ballet, Butterfly, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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How to Choose the Best Summer Intensive for Your Dancing Goals

Choosing a summer intensive for a pre-professional dancer can be a daunting task, as there are many options available and it is important to find the right fit for your individual needs and goals. Here are some additional tips to help you make an informed decision, with a focus on the health and well-being of the whole dancer.

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The Parable of Dance

Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager shares this beautiful parable with the Ballet 5:8 community published by Ekstasis magazine.

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Valerie Linsner | Season in Review

Solo Artist Valerie Linsner shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Jessica Lohr | Season in Review

Solo Artist Jessica Lohr shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Elizabeth Marlin | Season in Review

Solo Artist Elizabeth Marlin shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Ford Tackett | Season in Review

Company Apprentice Ford Tackett shares his experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Kayla Kowach | Season in Review

Company Apprentice Kayla Kowach shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Lezlie Gray | Season in Review

Company Artist Lezlie Gray shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Ellington Nichols | Season in Review

Company Artist Ellington Nichols shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Melanie Rodrigues | Season in Review

Company Artist Melanie Rodrigues shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Samuel Opsal | Season in Review

Solo Artist Samuel Opsal shares his experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Sarah Clarke | Season in Review

Company Artist Sarah Clarke shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Sophia Snider | Season in Review

Company Apprentice Sophia Snider shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Laura Willis | Season in Review

Company Artist Laura Peterman Willis shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Miranda Rubio | Season in Review

Company Artist Miranda Rubio shares her experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Jonathan Bostelman | Season in Review

One of our Ballet 5:8 traditions at the end of each performance season is to ask the artists of the company to share some reflections with us. A special thank you to the artists of the company for sharing about their experiences in the 2021/22 Season.

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Audience Review: Reckless

This is a ballet that I want to see again. The skill and sincere artistic expression of the dancers, the vision of the choreographer, the powerful music, and the effectiveness of the set all blended seamlessly to present the story of Gomer, saved by a reckless true love and unending mercy!