Ballet 5:8 (@ballet58chi)

Women Who Carry Water, a new ballet by choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager, begins with a question: What happens when women have the opportunity to tell their own stories—and we truly listen? Through community story circles, movement workshops, and conversations, women from across Chicagoland will…

Take your breath away this Halloween! From the haunting legend of La Llorona to the breathtaking views from SkyDeck Chicago, make this Halloween one you'll never forget! Experience @ballet58chi's La Llorona, a powerful reimagining of the legendary story exploring motherhood, mental health, family…

Make a night of it this weekend in Albuquerque. Ballet 5:8 is at the National Hispanic Cultural Center with two original story ballets: The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Saturday, October 17 at 7 PM La Llorona Sunday, October 18 at 3 PM Before or after the performance, stop by Barkadas for…

Ballet 5:8 is coming to Albuquerque THIS WEEKEND! We are thrilled to be bringing two incredible ballets to this community. The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe, October 17 Love, loss, obsession, and madness take shape through dance as Poe moves through the inner world that made his writing…

The Company is getting ready to bring the haunting tale of La Llorona to two cities this October. ALBUQUERQUE, OCT. 18 ELGIN, OCT. 31 Come celebrate life, faith, and motherhood with us through this groundbreaking ballet. Step into a space that encourages conversations and stories that matter…

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 One lucky winner will receive TWO tickets to Ballet 5:8’s La Llorona performance on October 18 AND free registration for RunFit Albuquerque’s La Llorona race on October 11. To Enter: -Follow both @ballet58 and @runfitabq on instagram -Comment on this post and tag someone who you…

This is too interesting to be a ballet 😱   Chicago’s Latina-led Ballet Five Eight returns to Albuquerque with two powerful stories that speak to our time.   🖤 THE CURIOUS LIFE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE Saturday, October 17 | 7 PM A haunting journey through the life, loves, losses, and imagination of one…

"Quoth the Raven, Nevermore" Step inside the haunting, brilliant, and complicated world of Edgar Allan Poe. Ballet Five Eight's The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe brings Poe's life and imagination to the stage through powerful choreography, spoken word, and music by Black American…

Calling all fans of gorgeous dancing, professional artistry, and impeccable storytelling! Ballet 5:8 is touring The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe to Baltimore, MA on October 3rd. Tickets are available now and selling out fast! Get yours now at ballet58.org/ edgar-allan-poe. #ballet #DWTS #dance…

Mic'd up with Company Artist Jorja Pomponio. There is no shortage of excitement in The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe. Be fully immersed into Poe's world and see what details you can spot on October 3rd at the historic Hippodrome Theater! Get your tickets now at ballet58.org/edgar-allan-poe

Virginia Poe entering every scene like: I regret to inform you l am once again at death's door.   See The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe and find out whether Virginia makes it through the next scene. วว

Meet the Artist: Jorja Pomponio! At Ballet 5:8 we value pouring into our dancers and pushing them to be the best they can be. Seeing dancers grow from trainees all the way to company artists is such a privilege. Registration for the 2026/27 school year is open NOW at ballet58.org/register…

Our 15th season is off to a fantastic start! We had a blast during this year's Company Photo Shoot. It is such a joy to see our artist's personality and craftsmanship shine in these pictures. Special thanks to Studio West Photography for capturing our dancers with such precision and skill.

"The conception of the ballet was stunning... It was marvelous." - Harry Lee Poe, Poe scholar and living relative Experience The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe for one night only at Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre. Tickets: Ballet58.org/tickets

Meet the Artist: Melanie Rodrigues. Like many of our Company members, Melanie got her start in our school as a Trainee. We are hosting an audition for our Pre-Professional and Conservatory programs THIS Saturday at the Ballet 5:8 studios! Launch your career as a professional dancer with us…

We are one week away from The Future is Now! Hear from our Wardrobe Manager, Melanie Rodriguez, about the different costumes our students and company member will be using in the show! Tickets are available now at ballet58.org/tickets

The Company is back and preparing for The Future is Now on July 31! Do you know which ballet this is from? Hint: it was the first premiere when theaters opened post-pandemic! Join us for the culmination of our Summer Intensive with a spectacular performance from both our Summer Intensive Students…

Meet the Artist: Ellington Nichols. Hear about Ellingtons must-haves for rehearsal and her advice for younger dancers! Purchasing a membership to Ballet 5:8 helps support artists like Ellington and continues the creations of meaningful works that spark discussion of life, faith, and human dignity…

The newest episode of The Talkback is available now! This week, we sat down with Steve Melendez and discussed the real problem behind access to ballet. You do not want to miss this conversation. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Youtube.

Meet the Artist Episode 2: Kayla Kowach! Hear about Kayla's career as a dancer and her essentials for a long day of dancing! Did you know that a Membership comes with perks like free tickets, while also supporting artists like Kayla? Memberships for our 15th season are on sale NOW at ballet58.org…

Season 2 of The Talkback has begun! In this episode, we share the origin story of choreographer, storyteller, and Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager. From a childhood love of dance to the challenges of navigating body image in the ballet world, Julianna reflects on the moments that…

Meet the Artist Episode 1: Lead Artist Valerie Linsner! Hear about Valerie's nine years with Ballet 5:8 and what she loves to do outside the studios! Memberships for our fifteenth season are on sale now at ballet58.org/memberships.

Join us this summer for our adult intensive July 23-26! Experience the joy of ballet in a fun, supportive, and encouraging enviornment. Whether you are a returning dancer or learning your first ballet steps, our adult intensive is for everyone! Four day or two day registration options are…

What ballet dancers are *actually* wearing in 2026…

The TalkBack EP 07 is now live Listen in as we talk about first time viewer perspectives, accessibility, and the importance of representation on stage. Podcast is live on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Products

Attention Educators! Are you looking for a way to enhance your students learning experience? Book a virtual field trip through Ballet 5:8! Explore topics your students are already learning through the art of dance, you can even expand the experience through a virtual artist Q&A. More info at…

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A clip from our most recent episode of The Talkback, discussing authenticity in storytelling. Tune in to our latest episode now through the link in our bio.

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Celebrate family with us this Mother’s Day weekend! There are only a few tickets left for The House on Mango Street on May 9th! Secure your seats at https://ballet58.app.getcuebox.com/o/GNZ7XB06/shows/SWK4WBYC