Community Outreach Programs
“Dance came from the people and should always be delivered back to the people.”
-Alvin Ailey, 20th Century Dance Master and Founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dance has the power to give us confidence, joy, emotional awareness, and community. Through dance, we learn about ourselves, our neighbors, and the world we share. We dream of a world where dance is a part of schools, community events, and our everyday lives.
Does this sound like something you want for your school or community organization? Connect with us to book a performance, assembly, workshop, or field trip. Online and in-person options are available.
Community Performance
Community performances are typically 20-45mn and include interactive elements that engage participants in learning. Ballet 5:8 regularly performs at festivals, churches, libraries, schools, community gatherings and farmer’s markets with high-energy, engaging dance pieces that put joy center stage.
Suggested Honorarium of $300
School Assembly
Assemblies are typically 45-50mn and center on the history of dance. This guided lecture demonstration reveals how dance began with indigenous cultures, and how it has developed in the present day. Cultural dance from around the globe is included in this fun and informational “dance through the decades.”
Suggested Honorarium of $500
Dance Workshop
Workshops are typically 60mn and can be formatted for any stage of development and dance experience. Workshops are formatted to the needs of the participants and can be modified to target specific groups such as movement for musicians or a children’s ballet class.
Hourly rates vary, inquire for details.
Want to take a field trip to a professional performance? Steeply discounted tickets and backstage tours are available for school groups. Call 708.329.8773 or email us to book your field trip today!
Virtual performances and zoom calls with the artists are available for schools outside of the Chicagoland area.
Interested in a custom collaboration? Ballet 5:8 has a seasoned team of choreographers, artists, and teachers that can bring your vision to life. Connect with us and share your vision for how dance can be a part of your community, and we will help bring your ideas to life.
“Dance is a primal part of civilization and has been central to the expression of joy, fear, loss, and hope throughout human history. In our increasingly digital world dance presents us with a unique opportunity to be grounded in our own bodies, and to communicate through the power of gesture, rhythm, and physical empathy. This historical tradition of gathering to dance is deeply needed in our communities, perhaps more now than ever before."
- Julianna Rubio Slager