School of Ballet 5:8 Staff
We value having trusted, experienced professionals in our classroom. All of our teachers have extensive backgrounds as professional artists and educators. We are proud to bring in renowned guest instructors throughout the year to give our students a well-rounded dance education. All staff are background checked and trained in Julianna Rubio Slager's comprehensive training syllabus.
Julianna Rubio Slager
Artistic Director & Co-Founder
National Visiting Fellow at the School of American Ballet
Program Directors
Sarah Clarke
Trainee & Conservatory Program Co-Director
Samuel Opsal
Trainee & Conservatory Program Co-Director
Valerie Linsner
Pre-Professional Division Director
Libby Dennen
Second Company Director
Katrina Clarke
Preparatory Division Director
School of Ballet 5:8 Principal
Miranda Rubio Opsal
Instructors & Staff
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Grace Blando
Preparatory Program Instructor, Beverly Campus Lead Teacher
Selah Strong
Preperatory Program Instructor
Kayla Kowach
Pre Professional Division Instructor
Amy Kozol Sanderson
Executive Director Emeritus, Conservatory & Adult Instructor
Kim Sagami
Trainee Program Instructor
Autumn Stull
Preparatory and Adult Division Instructor; Pre Professional Assistant Director
Jenni Richards
Front Desk Team
Lorianne Robertson
Head of Wardrobe & Costume Design
Melanie Rodrigues
School of Ballet 5:8 Wardrobe Coordinator
Savannah Stach
Instructor
John Szwast
Boy’s Dance, Preparatory Program, and Pre-Professional Division Instructor
Ashley Egan
Prepareatory Program Instructor
Jordyn Mallette
Prepareatory Program Instructor
Guest Instructors
Lauren Ader-Cumpston
Guest Instructor & Former Ballet 5:8 Lead Artist