Ballet 5:8 5/12/21 Ballet 5:8 5/12/21

Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Second Company Artist, Ford Tackett shares about becoming his character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Ballet 5:8 5/10/21 Ballet 5:8 5/10/21

Dance Because You Love It | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

In today's blog post, School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest Cecilia Iliesiu, soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet, shares her final Pro Tip. With the prevalent pressure and consuming anxiety among dancers to impress directors, teachers, and choreographers, Cecilia touches on this subject with a reminder that's not what dance is about.

Ballet 5:8 5/3/21 Ballet 5:8 5/3/21

Boost Your Confidence | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

This week's Pro Tip is about the little ways dancers can boost their confidence in class and rehearsal. Because dance is full of its mental battles as well as its physical battles, dancers can benefit from doing what they can to feel their best. Sometimes that means intentionally picking out a dance outfit.

Ballet 5:8 4/26/21 Ballet 5:8 4/26/21

Finding Balance in Life | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. This week's Pro Tip is about finding balance between dance and the rest of life. Maintaining a good balance positively impacts your artistry and mental well-being!

Ballet 5:8 4/19/21 Ballet 5:8 4/19/21

Makeup Tip | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. This week's Pro Tip is about makeup.

Ballet 5:8 4/16/21 Ballet 5:8 4/16/21

Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Conservatory Student, Margaret Fitz shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Ballet 5:8 4/12/21 Ballet 5:8 4/12/21

Attitude & Atmosphere | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read what Cecilia has to say about your attitude and the impact it has on the atmosphere inside and outside of the studio.

Ballet 5:8 4/11/21 Ballet 5:8 4/11/21

Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Conservatory Student, Sofia JaBaay shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Ballet 5:8 4/8/21 Ballet 5:8 4/8/21

Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Conservatory Student, Marina Strong shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Ballet 5:8 4/5/21 Ballet 5:8 4/5/21

Fuel Yourself | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read what Cecilia has to say about fueling your body.

Ballet 5:8 3/29/21 Ballet 5:8 3/29/21

Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Gabby Timm shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Ballet 5:8 3/29/21 Ballet 5:8 3/29/21

The Importance of Cross Training | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read about Cecilia's favorite form of cross training.

Ballet 5:8 3/23/21 Ballet 5:8 3/23/21

Making Progress

Ballet 5:8 Trainee Rachel Walker shares about becoming her character for the 2021 Spring ballet, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Ballet 5:8 3/22/21 Ballet 5:8 3/22/21

Your Hairdo Makes a Difference | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read what Cecilia thinks about a dancer's hair.

Ballet 5:8 3/15/21 Ballet 5:8 3/15/21

The Mirror | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Get in on Cecilia's advice on using the mirror.

Ballet 5:8 3/8/21 Ballet 5:8 3/8/21

Focus on Your Tendus | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Cecilia's first tip is advice for technique class.

Ballet 5:8 3/1/21 Ballet 5:8 3/1/21

Introducing Featured Guest Cecilia Iliesiu

We are thrilled to welcome Pacific Northwest Ballet Soloist Cecilia Iliesiu as a Featured Guest! She will be sharing some exciting pro tips over the coming weeks that you will find encouraging, inspiring, and insightful.

Ballet 5:8 11/10/20 Ballet 5:8 11/10/20

How to Make a Figure-Eight Ballet Bun

As a Featured Guest on Ballet 5:8 NOW, Ballet 5:8 Company Artist Elizabeth Marlin demonstrates how to make a figure-eight ballet bun, a twist on the classic ballerina hairstyle.

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How to Make a Performance-Ready Ballet Bun

Learn how to get your hair performance ready with Ballet 5:8 Second Company Artist Sophia Snider.

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Ballet 5:8 Presses Forward Locally and Nationally with the Help of Illinois Arts Council Agency Grant