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Children's dance classes and ballet lessons, serving Illinois communities including Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Manhattan, Homer Glen, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Lockport, South Chicago, Worth, Crestwood, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Chicago Ridge, Mount Greenwood, and Valparaiso and Northwest Indiana.


New to dance? Want to take your dancing to the next level? Want your kids to burn off some energy in a constructive environment? Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts’ is the place for you: There’s something for everyone! Children's Dance Division classes give boys and girls ages two and older a constructive space for learning through movement. In a range of age-appropriate classes including ballet, tap and hip hop, young dancers learn important skills like rhythm, coordination, musicality, spatial concepts, and dance class etiquette. Positive role modeling from instructors and a nurturing environment made possible by our faith combine to allow young dancers to thrive! Whether children attend classes for a year or many, the physical and emotional benefits of dance education can last for a lifetime.
 
New students are always welcome to attend their first class free with no registration obligation. Call the office to set up your appointment anytime.

Schedules & Registration

Fall 2018 Class Schedule (Frankfort, Main Campus)


Fall 2018 Class Schedule (Palos Heights Satellite Campus)

Fall 2018 Class Schedule (Valparaiso Satellite Campus)

Spring 2019 Class Schedule (Orland Park, Main Campus)

Spring 2019 Class Schedule (Valparaiso Satellite Campus)


Spring 2019 Class Schedule (Palos Heights Satellite Campus)

Online Registration & Information 
Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts performances challenge students to use what they've been learning as a way to share joy and meaningful stories with audiences in a way that looks "out instead of in." Dancers studying ballet can perform in our two full-length ballet productions - Beyond the Nutcracker in December, and a rotating story ballet each spring - as part of the Children’s Cast. Our Winter & Spring Showcases highlight the accomplishments of dancers in classes like jazz, modern, praise dance and more.
 Toddler & Me, Pre-Ballet and Elementary Ballet

Ballet Levels 1A-2B Boys Dance

Boys Dance is a fun, high-energy, all-boys class that is great for boys just starting out in dance. This experience can be used as a springboard for future training in dance, or to gain additional strength and flexibility for sports like football and basketball.

Praise Dance

Praise Dance class is designed with Christian contemporary music and movement fundamentals, used to inspire you to use your dancing to lead others in praise! Praise Dance incorporates elements from many different dance styles and combines them with en emphasis on expression and artistry. No prior experience in dance is needed. Tap is an exciting style of dance where you create different rhythms and sounds using the metal on the toe and heel of your shoe. The combination of striking, brushing, hitting, stomping, and stepping with the metal creates the technical movements and rhythms of tap. In tap dancing, the sounds created by the shoes are just as important as the movements of the dancers.


AcroDance is the art of dance and the athleticism of gymnastics put into one exciting class! In AcroDance, you'll begin to learn flips, inversions and acrobatics along with ballet-inspired dance curriculum. If you enjoy ballet and gymnastics, you are sure to enjoy this upbeat and challenging dance discipline!

Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop The rhythm and energy of jazz, contemporary and hip hop dance are contagious! When you hear an upbeat song, are you inspired to do a little dance right on the spot? These classes could be the perfect fit for you. There are many different forms of jazz and contemporary dance around us - think about “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars." Hip Hop is another popular form of dance today, a style developed over time through the influences of popular music and social economics. Hip hop dance is often used as an expression of emotions and individualism through both free dancing and choreography. At Ballet 5:8, we typically explore these dance styles using the music of Christian contemporary artists, creating upbeat, edifying movement. Irish Dance

Irish Dancing is a traditional dance form that originated in Ireland throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The most well-known form of Irish dance, Irish step dance, became widely popular thanks to dance shows such as "Riverdance." Irish step dance is performed to traditional Irish music and is commonly characterized by a rigid upper body and intricate footwork. Some common types of Irish dance include the jig and reel. Irish is a very fun, high-energy dance form!



Multiple Class Discounts

Tuition is discounted for individual students who enroll in multiple classes: 15% for two classes, 25% for three classes, or 40% for four or more.


Summer Class Schedule with Tuition


