Community Dance Division

Classes for dancers 16 years or older

With a casual dress code and moderate pace, community dance classes are great for those who danced years ago or who are starting for the first time, ages 16+. Drop-in classes and monthly subscription plans are available.

Fall 2023-Spring 2024

August 28, 2023-June 1, 2024 | Orland Park & Lakeview

Types of Classes

  • Have you always wanted to try ballet? Enjoy learning in a group rather than sweating alone in the gym? This ballet class is designed for adults wanting to learn the basics of ballet. Wear workout attire, dance attire or a combination of both.

  • Join our community of life-long learners in this fun and challenging intermediate adult ballet class. This ballet class is designed for adults with 1-2 years of previous experience. Wear workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Pay per class or choose one of our subscription options to participate.

  • Join our community of life-long learners in this fun and challenging advanced adult ballet class. This class is designed for adults with at least 3 years of previous experience. Wear workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Pay per class or choose one of our subscription options to participate.

  • Curious how dancers work out and sculpt their muscles? This ballet-inspired workout class combines ballet barre, Pilates and yoga elements for a full-body workout. Wear workout attire, and bring a yoga mat. Pay per class or choose one of our subscription options to participate.

  • Contemporary dance is an upbeat style of dance that doubles as a fantastic workout. Express yourself while learning and growing in a relaxed environment. Wear workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Pay per class or choose one of our subscription options to participate.

  • Love Bojangles and Gene Kelly? Come try tap dance and learn to make music with your feet! Whether this is your first time or a long-time hobby this class is for you. Wear workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Tap shoes are needed and can be purchased at the Front Desk. Pay per class or choose one of our subscription options to participate.

  • Have you always wanted to try ballet? Enjoy learning in a group rather than sweating alone in the gym? This ballet class is designed for adults wanting to learn the basics of ballet. Wear workout attire, dance attire or a combination of both.

Join our new monthly subscription program!

Starter: Attend 4 classes each month | $75/month

Standard: Attend 8 classes each month | $149/month

Ultimate: Attend unlimited classes each month | $189/month

VIP: Attend unlimited classes each month and bring one guest | $199/month

Subscriptions are paid for on a monthly basis and continue automatically unless canceled.
All subscription participants must be signed up for auto-pay.
Read more about our subscription program here.

Drop-in and pay per class

60 min class: $18

90 min class: $22


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What People Are Saying

"I love everything about class. I love all the teachers and the friends I have made. I like the relaxed environment. We all want to work hard, but being an adult there’s no pressure. We set our own personal goals and it’s fun to achieve them."

— Lisa Liptak

“I love the teachers! I have made some wonderful new friends, and I am learning new and challenging things each time I attend a class.”

— Trudy Grauzas

"I love that I can take ballet seriously in terms of learning and improving but there is not the same pressures or expectations I felt dancing when I was younger. I enjoy the exercise, but I mostly just love ballet and want to have a comfortable environment to dance! The teachers are also wonderful and I love hanging out with my ballet friends!"

— Samantha Bush

I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon Ballet 5:8 and have been enjoying attending your Adult Beginning Ballet class with Miss Sarah on Wednesday nights. She creates such a welcoming space, helping me and my classmates learn the proper, foundational ballet technique while also encouraging us to enjoy dancing and have fun. Miss Sarah genuinely wants us all to improve and succeed but does so without the pressure that oftentimes comes with classical ballet training. I left my first class overjoyed to have found a studio that fosters such a wonderful environment and was so excited to return. Coming to class has become the highlight of my week, so much so that I wish this class was offered on Monday nights as well! I would come as often as this class was offered.

— Rebecca Bondy

Instructors

Our instructors are current or former professional dancers, bringing a wealth of experience to their classes from their own experiences performing with Ballet 5:8 and other professional companies.