Description

For advanced students pursuing a professional future in ballet, the Conservatory and Trainee Programs at the School of Ballet 5:8 offer immersive, high-level training designed to bridge the gap between student and artist. These programs, including our dedicated Men's program, together form the School of Ballet 5:8 Studio Company — a vibrant, dynamic group of dancers performing 8 to 15 times per year in a variety of productions and outreach performances. Professional-Track Training Rooted in the rigorous Vaganova syllabus and enriched by the School of American Ballet aesthetic and Marcia Dale Weary’s legacy, our curriculum provides comprehensive ballet technique alongside complementary disciplines to develop versatile, well-rounded artists. Integrated Men's Program Our male dancers train alongside their peers with specialized classes and coaching designed to build strength, technique, and leadership both onstage and in the studio. Studio Company Experience As members of the School of Ballet 5:8 Studio Company, dancers regularly perform full-length classical ballets, contemporary works, and outreach performances—gaining invaluable stage experience and professional-level exposure. Whole-Dancer Approach Our training includes wellness seminars, strength and conditioning, Pilates, Progressing Ballet Technique, injury prevention, and spiritual growth sessions exploring the intersection of art and faith—preparing dancers physically, mentally, and emotionally.