The Stor(ies) of You and Me features works by two choreographers that explore love, the power of words, unexpected joy, perspectives, and the stories of everyday people.
The Stor(ies) of You and Me
Choreography by Caleb Mitchell
Ripple Effect
Choreography by Julianna Slager
Before the Vows
Choreography by Julianna Slager
Surprised by Joy
Choreography by Julianna Slager
Mediation
Choreography by Julianna Slager
TALK BACK
Directly after the performance, Ballet 5:8 warmly invites you to take part in a special Ballet 5:8 tradition: the Talk Back. During this informal event, you'll have the opportunity to talk with Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Slager and Ballet 5:8 Company Artists about your experience during the performance. What did you see? What did the performance make you feel or think? What questions do you have? All comments and questions are welcome.
TIMES
Friday, October 7, 2016 | 7:30PM
Saturday, October 8, 2016 | 7:30PM
TICKETS
Seating for this event is general admission. As always, advance ticket purchase is recommended!
Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students/seniors, and $12 for children 12 and under.
Group ticket purchases of 10 or more tickets are automatically 15% off.
LOCATION & PARKING
Performances will take place at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, located at 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Limited metered street parking is available near the venue, however, for the best experience, we recommend looking into available parking options ahead of your visit. You may also consider looking into one of the many online parking reservation services now available for discounts on nearby parking garages. The Ruth Page Center is also near several forms of public transportation: CTA Red Line train stop Clark and Division, and CTA #22, #36, #70 and #156 bus lines.
THESE PERFORMANCES ARE MADE POSSIBLE, IN PART, THROUGH THE RUTH PAGE CENTER SUBSIDIZED THEATER RENTAL PROGRAM.
ABOUT BALLET 5:8
With a growing roster of professional dancers contracted for each performing season, Ballet 5:8 is a small company - but with no small aspirations. Under the creative direction of Artistic Director Julianna Slager, we constantly strive to create, produce, and perform new works that "celebrate the exchange of ideas in the creative realm." The result? Breathtaking performances that engage audiences in genuine, meaningful discussion of life and faith topics that are relevant in today's time and culture.
Founded in 2012 by Julianna Rubio Slager and Amy Kozol Sanderson, Ballet 5:8 is a 501-(c)-3 nonprofit organization partially supported by donor funding and private and public grants. The professional company performs over 40 times each season in both traditional and nontraditional settings ranging from Chicago theaters to school gyms. The company's dance education center, Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts, further extends the accessibility of dance through high-quality training for over 150 students each year.
Our Mission
The mission of Ballet is 5:8 is to employ artistic ingenuity, innovation and excellence as we celebrate the exchange of ideas in the creative realm. Our ongoing commitment is to the creation and performance of new, abstract and narrative works from the unique basis of our Christian faith, and to the development and creative exploration of the dancing artists, choreographers and composers of our day. Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for genuine discussion of life and faith with audiences and artists alike, in the context of breathtaking dance performance
