Ballet 5:8's Summer Intensive has something to offer for dancers from the intermediate through professional levels. At Ballet 5:8, you will be able to make technical gains, increase your artistry and explore the intersection of art and faith - all in an environment where students thrive. Ballet 5:8 Summer Intensive is a program carefully designed to help dancers of pre-professional, professional and collegiate take the next step in their training and careers. Classes take place inside Ballet 5:8's beautiful 12,000 square foot building with five studios in Orland Park, IL, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Thanks to our small class sizes, each dancer receives individual corrections and feedback. Technique taught during Intensive is informed by our signature syllabus which stresses proper placement, strength and musicality while incorporating the stylistic elements required in today's competitive professional dance field. An intensive and varied class and rehearsal schedule is offered for every level; 4-5 classes per day, plus educational seminars on a variety of dance-related topics.
11-25
June 22nd, 2025 - July 3rd, 2025
Yes
TWO-WEEK PROGRAM | $500 + $550 ($1,050 total)
- Available
(1)Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
TWO-WEEK PROGRAM | $200 + $1,300 ($1,500 total)
Every day dancers begin with ballet technique and pointe or pre-pointe classes to provide a strong technical basis. Additionally, in the afternoon, targeted ballet classes such as Pas de Deux, Men’s Variations, Women’s Variations, Allegro, Port de Bras, Accessing Turnout, Waltz and Pirouettes are also offered. These specialty classes focus on specific areas of growth and are key to allowing dancers to make real progress throughout the summer.
11-25
June 22nd, 2025 - July 11th, 2025
Yes
THREE-WEEK PROGRAM | $200 + $1,200 ($1,400 total)
PRIORITY REGISTRATION | *before March 1*
STANDARD REGISTRATION | *March 1 - April 15*
LATE REGISTRATION | *after April 15* $200
- Available
(1)Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
THREE-WEEK PROGRAM | $200 + $1,700 ($1,900 total)
Every day dancers begin with ballet technique and pointe or pre-pointe classes to provide a strong technical basis. Additionally, in the afternoon, targeted ballet classes such as Pas de Deux, Men’s Variations, Women’s Variations, Allegro, Port de Bras, Accessing Turnout, Waltz and Pirouettes are also offered. These specialty classes focus on specific areas of growth and are key to allowing dancers to make real progress throughout the summer.
11-25
June 22nd, 2025 - July 25th, 2025
Yes
$500 + $1,600 ($2,100 total)
- Available
(1)Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
FIVE-WEEK PROGRAM | $200 + $2,400 ($2,600 total)
Every day dancers begin with ballet technique and pointe or pre-pointe classes to provide a strong technical basis. Additionally, in the afternoon, targeted ballet classes such as Pas de Deux, Men’s Variations, Women’s Variations, Allegro, Port de Bras, Accessing Turnout, Waltz and Pirouettes are also offered. These specialty classes focus on specific areas of growth and are key to allowing dancers to make real progress throughout the summer.
11-25
July 13th, 2025 - July 25th, 2025
Yes
TWO-WEEK PROGRAM | $500 + $550 ($1,050 total)
- Available
(1)Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
TWO-WEEK PROGRAM | $200 + $1,300 ($1,500 total)
Every day dancers begin with ballet technique and pointe or pre-pointe classes to provide a strong technical basis. Additionally, in the afternoon, targeted ballet classes such as Pas de Deux, Men’s Variations, Women’s Variations, Allegro, Port de Bras, Accessing Turnout, Waltz and Pirouettes are also offered. These specialty classes focus on specific areas of growth and are key to allowing dancers to make real progress throughout the summer.