ABOUT BALLET 5:8

Ballet 5:8 is a female and minority-led premiere ballet company recognized for artistic excellence, innovation and beauty. Mexican American Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager is a 2023 National Visiting Fellow for the School of American Ballet and a finalist for the Chicago Dancemakers Forum.  She creates dynamic ballet experiences drawing from life, faith, and diverse perspectives that tell relevant stories for the 21st century.

Ballet 5:8 is a resident company at the Harris Theater in Chicago and has been featured in Dance Magazine, Modern Luxury, WGN, ABC, FOX and NBC.  The company tours nationally and offers robust opportunities for outreach to bring this beautiful art form to new communities around the country.