Master Classes
Develop your Technique at Ballet 5:8
A weekly open technique class taught by the best teachers at the School of Ballet 5:8. Come learn the secrets to the signature Ballet 5:8 style and movement quality. This class will focus on essentials like turnout, plie coordination, foot articulation, musicality, and more. The class is open to dancers age 11+ and is suitable for School of Ballet 5:8 dancers in Ballet 2A or higher.
Mondays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. Ballet Technique Essentials
Saturdays | 10:00-11:30 a.m. Ballet Technique Essentials
Saturdays | 11:30-12:30p Rotating Disciplines (see schedule)
Ballet 5:8 Studios, 11545 183rd Pl. Suite 101, Orland Park, IL 60467
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Saturday, 2/8 | No Essentials
Monday, 2/10 | Inside SAB: Elevating Classical Technique
Teacher: Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic DirectorSaturday, 2/15| Developing Resilience: Overcoming Challenges in Dance + Pointe
Teacher: Valerie Linsner, Pre-Professional Division Director & Lead ArtistMonday, 2/17 | Dynamic Phrasing: Musicality in Motion
Teacher: Miranda Rubio Opsal, School PrincipalSaturday, 2/22 | No Essentials
Monday, 2/24 | Core Precision: Strengthening Turns and Extensions
Teacher: Katrina Clarke, Preparatory Program Director -
Saturday, 3/1 | Technique + Pointe
Teacher: Rachel Hutsell of New York City BalletMonday, 3/3 | Exploring Momentum: Jumping Dynamics in Ballet
Teacher: Autumn Stull Pre-Professional Division Assistant DirectorSaturday, 3/8 | Combining Strength and Grace + Cross Training Explosive Power
Teacher: Samuel Opsal, Trainee Director & Lead ArtistMonday, 3/10 | Breath and Flow: Enhancing Port de Bras
Teacher: Libby Dennen, Second Company Director and Solo ArtistSaturday, 3/15 | No Essentials
Monday, 3/17 | Finding Your Artistic Voice
Teacher: Valerie Linsner, Pre-Professional Division Director & Lead ArtistSaturday, 3/22 | Storytelling Through Dance + Repertoire
Teacher: Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic DirectorMonday, 3/24 | To Be Announced
Saturday, 3/29 | To Be Announced
Teachers & Staff
School of Ballet 5:8 instructors and staff are all current or former professional dancers with training in the Vaganova and School of American Ballet syllabus. They bring a wealth of technical knowledge and professional performing experience to the program, enabling dancers to make the technical and artistic leap from student to professional. Prestigious guest master teachers also work with the students on a regular basis, providing a well-rounded experience.
Julianna Rubio Slager
Ballet 5:8 Co-Founder & Artistic Director