Daley Plaza Noontime Performance
Join us for an afternoon treat on your lunch break at the Richard J. Daley Center Plaza on August 29th, for a noontime performance.
This performance is free to the public and is made possible by Ballet 5:8’s donors and sponsors.
Wave Wall Moves at Navy Pier
In partnership with See Chicago Dance and Navy Pier see Ballet 5:8 as a part of the Wave Wall Moves series.
Hispanic Heritage Month at the Belvis Center
On October 14th at 1pm, join Ballet 5:8 for a brilliant performance at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. As the longest standing Latino cultural center in the city of Chicago, this event marks a great opportunity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event brings back beloved Ballet 5:8 favorites, Mi Familia and Dia de Los Vivos, as well as a sneak peek to the brand new work The Lost Women of Juarez.
The event is part of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight series and will be free to attend for all of Chicago.
Live at Lunch | Presented by See Chicago Dance
Join us for an afternoon treat on your lunch break at The Green at 320 S. Canal on September 6.
This performance is free to the public and is made possible by See Chicago Dance.
Elevating Diverse Voices at Daley Plaza
Join us for an afternoon treat on your lunch break at the Richard J. Daley Center Plaza on August 23, for a noontime performance.
This performance is free to the public and is made possible by Ballet 5:8’s donors and sponsors.
Sundays on State 2023
Ballet 5:8 returns to Sundays on State with a Mainstage Performance previewing works from our 2023/24 Season.
Elpis Dance Festival | 2023
In partnership with Identity Performing Arts, enjoy Chicago’s diverse dance community showcasing cultural, faith-based, & mainstream dance companies.
Beyond the Nutcracker Excerpts at State Street Holiday Market
Ballet 5:8 is thrilled to be presenting excerpts of Beyond the Nutcracker throughout the holiday season at Chicago Loop Alliance’s State Street Holiday Market
SCHEDULE
December 3
Times TBA
December 10
Times TBA
Beyond the Nutcracker Excerpts at Christkindlemarket
Ballet 5:8 is thrilled to be presenting excerpts of Beyond the Nutcracker throughout the holiday season at all three Chicagoland Christkindlmarket locations.
SCHEDULE
December 3
Aurora | 1:00 PM
Daley Plaza | 5:00 PM
December 10
Wrigleyville | 3:00 PM
December 17
Daley Plaza | 4:00 PM
Ver la Música, Oír la Danza | 3 PM
Ver la Música, Oír la Danza, will feature Día de Los Vivos, Mi Familia, and other works by Julianna Rubio Slager which directly highlight her voice as a Latina choreographer. This performance is made possible by our generous donors and sponsors.
Ver la Música, Oír la Danza | 1 PM
Ver la Música, Oír la Danza, will feature Día de Los Vivos, Mi Familia, and other works by Julianna Rubio Slager which directly highlight her voice as a Latina choreographer. This performance is made possible by our generous donors and sponsors.
Daley Plaza Noon Time Performance
Join us for an afternoon treat on your lunch break at the Richard J. Daley Center Plaza on September 7, for a noontime performance. This performance is free to the public and is made possible by Ballet 5:8’s donors and sponsors.
Sundays on State
Ballet 5:8’s Sundays on State activation will include performances throughout the day and booth where you can learn more about the 22/23 Season.
Elpis Dance Festival
In partnership with Identity Performing Arts, enjoy Chicago’s diverse dance community showcasing cultural, faith-based, & mainstream dance companies.
NorthSide SouthSide OneSide | Chicago Human Rhythm Project
Ballet 5:8 will host two classes and performances at the NorthSide SouthSide OneSide event hosted by The Chicago Human Rhythm Project and Mayfair Arts Center on July 31.
Wave Wall Moves at Navy Pier
In partnership with See Chicago Dance and Navy Pier see excerpts of Mi Familia as a part of the Wave Wall Moves series.