Adult Summer Intensive
Adults 18 & Up
July 18 - 21, 2024
Inside the Summer Intensive
Are you a passionate adult ballet dancer or teacher who wants to spend a weekend learning and growing this summer? Look no further! Ballet 5:8's new Adult Ballet Summer Intensive includes ballet classes taught by Julianna Rubio Slager and the exceptional Ballet 5:8 faculty. Classes include ballet, repertoire, pointe/pre-pointe, contemporary, Progressing Ballet Technique, strength training and seminars on fueling for dance, safe stretching for adults, and a variety of other topics to support your dance journey.
Sample Schedule:
10:00-11:30am Ballet Class
11:30-12:30pm Pointe, Pre-pointe or Progressing Ballet Technique
12:30-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00-2:00pm Repertoire, Contemporary or Seminar
Housing Options near Orland Park
There are many hotels within 10 - 20 minutes of the studio. Below we have listed some of our favorites.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
19220 Greenwich Dr, Mokena, IL 60448
10 minutes from the studio | Free parking, wifi, and complimentary breakfast
Hampton Inn
18501 N Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477
15 minutes from the studio | Free parking, wifi, pool and complimentary breakfast
Even Hotel
18501 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477
15 minutes from the studio | Free parking, wifi, fitness center, breakfast and bar available
Program Faculty
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Julianna Rubio Slager
Artistic Director
Ms. Julianna is a strong believer that ANYONE can dance! She is known for bringing a wholistic and scientific approach into the classroom. Her class is lauded as one that “really dances” and is a great fit for dancers of all levels.
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Austin Crumley
Former Pro Dancer and Master Teacher
Austin is passionate about changing the dance world through science and pedagogy. His classes challenge the status quo by truly allowing dancers to have a voice in their own learning journey. He is experienced teaching dancers of all levels and hopes to encourage each dancer to bring their curiousity to class!
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Miranda Opsal
Ballet 5:8 Company Artist
Miranda Opsal is a current dancer with Ballet 5:8, and a truly gifted teacher. She teaches at the School of Ballet 5:8, and has a gift for making each student feel valued appreciated. She’s excited to be teaching contemporary and repertoire at the first Ballet 5:8 Adult Ballet Intensive!
Full Program
Thursday 6:00-8:30pm | Friday - Sunday 10:00-2:00p
Tuition $250
Enrollment Options
Two Day Program
Thursday 6:00-8:30pm & Friday 10:00-2:00pm
or
Saturday & Sunday 10:00-2:00pm
Tuition $150
Single Day Drop In
Friday, Saturday or Sunday 10:00-2:00pm
Tuition $100/day