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
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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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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