Saturday, September 21
11:00AM - 1:00Pm
Ballet Co.Laboratory

This class is geared towards advanced students with at least 5 years of ballet experience.

Advanced Ballet Technique 11:00am-12:30pm
Advanced Pointe 12:30-1:00pm
Full Class - $25

Teaching Artist: Julianna Rubio Slager
Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager began her dance training at a local studio in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Rubio Slager went on to study under notable teachers from the New York City Ballet, the Vaganova Academy, and Puerto Rican National Ballet. Rubio Slager enjoyed dancing under Barbara Smith at Greater Lansing Ballet, and also under Kathy Thibodeaux and Sol Maisonet at Ballet Magnificat. Upon moving to Chicago, Rubio Slager had the opportunity to work as a freelance artist, teacher, and choreographer in the Greater Chicago area. 

Rubio Slager co-founded Ballet 5:8 and the School of Ballet 5:8 in 2012. Her philosophy on teaching ballet centers on holistic methods that honor each student’s unique voice and give students of every background the ability to flourish in her classroom. She has had the privilege of working daily at the School of Ballet 5:8 and has guest taught at over 100 schools across the United States. In 2023 Rubio Slager was awarded the coveted position of National Visiting Fellow at the School of American Ballet. 

Rubio Slager is a groundbreaking figure within the field, as one of the few Mexican American Artistic Directors and Resident Choreographers of professional ballet companies in the world. She hopes that her leadership and creative work at Ballet 5:8 will pave the way for other women and minorities to command space in professional ballet.