Adult Summer Intensive

Adults 18 & Up

July 17 - 20, 2025

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 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, partnering, 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, Partnering Contemporary or Seminar

Enrollment Options

Full Program

Thursday 6:00-8:30pm | Friday - Sunday 10:00-2:00p

Tuition $300

Two Day Programs

Thursday 6:00-8:30pm & Friday 10:00-2:00pm

OR

Saturday & Sunday 10:00-2:00pm

Tuition $200

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Sarah Clarke

    Lead Artist and Conservatory Program Director

    Sarah Clarke is an incredible teacher who LOVES teaching Adults! She is constantly looking for ways to help each person achieve their personal best in class. She includes movement quality, dynamics and musicality in each lesson.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

19220 Greenwich Dr, Mokena, IL 60448

10 minutes from the studio | Free parking, wifi, and complimentary breakfast

Hotel Recommendations

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