Master Class | Minneapolis | November 5
Learn from Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager and company artists in master classes hosted by Celebrate Dance Academy in partnership with Vivid Artistry.
Spring Master Class Series | Julianna Rubio Slager | Transitions & Musicality
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager to master your transitions and musicality.
Backstage Pass | Reckless
Join Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager for a master class on Transitions and Musicality, watch company class, have a Q&A with the professional artists, and enjoy an in-studio performance of Ballet 5:8's Reckless. This is a great experience for aspiring professional dancers.
Spring Master Class Series | Brette Benedict | Grow Your Artistry
Lead Artist and Associate Artistic Director Brette Benedict will be sharing the best ways to grow your artistry while dancing.
Spring Master Class Series | Elizabeth Marlin | Footwork & Adagio
Learn all the tips and tricks for Footwork & Adagio from Solo Artist Elizabeth Marlin.
Spring Master Class Series | Sarah Clarke | Allegro & Pirouettes
Learn from Company Artist Sarah Clarke and focus in on your Allegro & Pirouettes.
Backstage Pass | Reckless
A master class in classical ballet technique with Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager, backstage tour, and evening performance of Reckless by the professional dancers of Ballet 5:8.
Summer Intensive 2021
Ballet 5:8's summer intensive has something to offer for dancers from the intermediate through professional levels.
Pointe Intensive
Pirouettes: some dancers love them, some hate them… but everyone can find ways to improve! Whether you’re struggling with your turns or just want to take your dancing to the next level, Ballet 5:8 faculty will take you in-depth into the mechanics of different styles of pirouettes.
Master Class | Flight Paths in Allegro
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series.
Flight Paths in Allegro | How to create clear lines and arcs in your jumps | Olivia Kruse
Check-In | 12:30-1PM
Master Class | 1-3PM
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
Backstage Pass | Golden Sessions
Backstage Pass | Golden Sessions
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join the professional touring company of Ballet 5:8 for an afternoon shadowing the day in the life of a professional dancer. Join Solo Artist Olivia Kruse for a master class on Allegro, have lunch with the professional dancers and hear stories about their experiences as students and professionals, watch company class, and enjoy an in-studio performance of Ballet 5:8's Golden Sessions and Mo(u)rning. This is a great experience for aspiring professional dancers.
This is an all-day event from 12:30 - 9PM.
Schedule
Check in | 12:30 - 1PM
Master Class | 1 - 3PM
Lunch and Q&A | 3:15 - 4:15PM
Backstage Pass* | 4:15 - 5PM
Watch Company Class | 5 - 6PM
Meet the Choreographer | 6 - 6:30PM
Golden Sessions Performance and Talkback | 7-9PM
Cost: $50
Admission price covers the Master Class, exclusive tours and seminars, and the Golden Sessions performance.
*Backstage Pass will include exclusive tours of costumes, backstage areas, etc.
For the master class, classical ballet attire required. Attendees should also pack a sack lunch and additional snacks.
Master Class | Pointe Work 301
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series.
Pointe Work 301 | How to make your pointe work effortless | Brette Benedict
Check-In | 9:30-10AM
Master Class | 10-12PM
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
In-Person Audition | Jackson, MS
Audition in-person for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs in Jackson, MS.
Master Class | Eye Lines
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series.
Eye Lines | How your eyes can change everything | Jessica Lohr
Check-In | 9:30-10AM
Master Class | 10-12PM
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
Master Class | Transitions
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series.
Transitions | The importance of understanding the in-between steps | Elizabeth Marlin
Check-In | 9:30-10AM
Master Class | 10-12PM
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
Master Class | Arabesque
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series.
Arabesque | How to find the best line for your body | Amy Sanderson
Check-In | 9:30-10AM
Master Class | 10-12PM
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
In-Person Audition | Anderson, IN
Audition in-person for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs in Anderson, IN.
Spring Master Class Series
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series. Master teachers include Sarah Clarke, Amy Sanderson, Elizabeth Marlin, Olivia Kruse, Jessica Lohr, and Brette Benedict.
March 6 - April 3
Check-In | 9:30-10AM
Master Class | 10-12PM
April 10
Check-In | 12:30-1PM
Master Class | 1-3PM
Themes
March 6 | Sarah Clarke | Foot Articulation | How to use your feet to their fullest in ballet class
March 13 | Amy Sanderson | Arabesque | How to find the best line for your body
March 20 | Elizabeth Marlin | Transitions | The importance of understanding and executing the in-between steps
March 27 | Jessica Lohr | Eye Lines | How your eyes can change everything
April 3 | Brette Benedict | Pointe Work 301 | How to make your pointe work effortless
April 10 | Olivia Kruse | Flight Paths in Allegro | How to create clear lines and arcs in your jumps
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
Master Class | Foot Articulation
Spring Master Class Series
Fine Tune Your Technique And Gain Inspiration with Ballet 5:8
Each master class is open to dancers with intermediate/advanced classical ballet training, ages 12-18, and focuses on a different theme. Attend one class or the entire series.
Foot Articulation | How to use your feet to their fullest in ballet class | Sarah Clarke
Check-In | 9:30-10AM
Master Class | 10-12PM
Cost is $25 per class or $125 for the entire six-week series.
Pre-registration is required; registration is non-refundable.
Classical ballet attire required.
In-Person Audition | Ballet 5:8 Studios
Audition in-person for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs at Ballet 5:8’s studios.
In-Person Audition | (Detroit) Northville, MI
Audition in-person for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs in Detroit, MI.
In-Person Audition | (Detroit) Troy, MI
Audition in-person for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs in Detroit, MI.
Virtual Collaborative Audition
One audition | three companies
Audition live, online for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs, Ad Deum Dance Company and Inlet Dance Theater.
In-Person Audition | San Antonio, TX
Audition in-person for Ballet 5:8 summer intensives and year-round training programs in San Antonio, TX.