“This entire unparalleled production was innovative, refreshing, and artistic. I highly recommend this entertaining and edifying dance company to all.”
— Anna Hessel, People and Places Newspaper
With a cast of over 300 hundred dancers from the School of Ballet 5:8, Julianna Rubio Slager’s The Dreamer will enchant audiences through the powerful story of Joseph’s courage in the face of difficulties. The ballet holds a special message for each of us as we face the ups and downs of life. Experience the miraculous way that God turns evil intentions into incredible agents for good through the retelling of Joseph's life and dreams.
Concept, Choreography & Lighting Deign | Julianna Rubio Slager
Additional Choreography | Sarah Clarke, Samuel Opsal, Miranda Rubio, James Wainwright
Children’s Division Choreography | Jessica Lohr
Costume Design & Construction | Lorianne Robertson
Additional Costume Construction | Melanie Rodrigues
Set, Prop, & Projection Design | Sarah L. Freeman
Additional Set Construction | Jeremy Slager
Music | Arensky: Epyptian Nights by Dmitry Yablonsky, Sabla Tolo - Journeys Into Pure Egyptian Percussion by Hossam Ramzy, Jewish Songs by The Jewish Starlight Orchestra, The Piano by Keiko Matsui, Vivo by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Alex Lacamoire, Encanto by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Darrow, Germaine Franco & Olga Merediz, Cello Expression by Michael Hoppé, Martin Tillman & Tim Wheater, The Pharaoh's Daughter by Cesar Pugni, The Meeting with Jewish Culture: Jewish Folk Music by Various Artists, Wayne McGregor: Collaboration by Various Artists
Production History | 2022 Premiere
About the Ballet
“The professionalism that each of the dancers from the eldest to the youngest just showed that they were totally engaged in the story of Joseph. The beautiful story in this bible, reproduced in the way that I was familiar with the story. And just the partnering was absolutely beautiful as well.”
“Ballet 5:8 did a masterful job on this uplifting story. The costumes were well done and creative, and the set was exquisite. Projection backdrops were well integrated, especially during the Egyptian numbers.”
Performances
The Dreamer will return during the School of Ballet 5:8’s 2025/26 School Year
“Each child in this ballet was enthusiastic and endearing, these mini dancers were a pleasure to watch.”
“A friend and I came tonight, and are so grateful in our hearts to be able to celebrate dance with each and every one of the performers and everyone that is in the audience. It was amazing.”
Photos by Karina Mora-Metts
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