Master Classes

Master Classes at Ballet 5:8

Essentials Series

A weekly open technique class taught by the best teachers at the School of Ballet 5:8. Come learn the secrets to the signature Ballet 5:8 style and movement quality. This class will focus on essentials like turnout, plie coordination, foot articulation, musicality, and more. The class is open to dancers age 11+ and is suitable for School of Ballet 5:8 dancers in Ballet 2A or higher.

Mondays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. Ballet Technique

Saturdays | 10:00-11:30 a.m. Ballet Technique

Saturdays | 11:30-12:30p Rotating Disciplines (see schedule)

Ballet 5:8 Studios, 11545 183rd Pl. Suite 101, Orland Park, IL 60467


Drop In - Hour Class $20 | Drop In - 90mn Class $28

See the drop-down menu for the Fall line-up and class themes:

  • Saturday, 1/11 | Polish Your Performance: Audition Essentials + Repertoire
    Teacher: Sarah Clarke, Conservatory Program Director

    Monday, 1/13 | Setting SMART Goals: Achieving Excellence in Ballet
    Teacher: Valerie Linsner, Pre-Professional Program Director

    Saturday, 1/18 | Confidence on Stage: Audition Prep #2 + Contemporary Focus
    Teacher: Miranda Rubio Opsal, School Principal

    Monday, 1/20 | MLK DAY – No Essentials

    Saturday, 1/25 | Step into the Spotlight: SI + Year-Round Auditions
    Master Teacher: Seyong Kim

    Monday, 1/27 | Glute Activation: Strength + Support in Dance
    Teacher: Katrina Clarke, Preparatory Program Director

Interested in Booking a Ballet 5:8 Master Class?

Ballet 5:8 is available to teach classes for dance students at all levels of ability. Our master classes feature disciplines like ballet technique, pointe, Ballet 5:8 repertoire, and contemporary. Classes can be scheduled in a variety of formats. Attendees will get to interact with Ballet 5:8’s signature movement style, which is based in Vaganova technique, with a blend of Balanchine aesthetics, crafted by Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager to fit the company’s vision for innovative storytelling and breathtaking dance. Students will also be able to gain inspiration from the insights of Ballet 5:8’s company’s diverse group of professional performing artists, and their commitment to teaching in a way that nurtures students while challenging them to reach their fullest potential. Master classes are hosted by one studio in each touring city and are open to all students in the area.