This story was originally published by ArtsATL. The dance company Ballet 5:8′s name may be puzzling for some, but not for those familiar with the Bible. Co-founder and Artistic Director Julianna Rubio ...

Ellington Nichols became a company apprentice for Orland Park-based Ballet 5:8 in 2019, the same year that she danced in the premiere of “Butterfly: Hope in the Terezin Ghetto.” Now a Ballet 5:8 ...

Ballet 5:8 combines live music and dance, including works like "Beauty Will Save the World" and "La Llorona," to highlight Hispanic stories, representation in ballet, and conversations around mental ...

A festival at the University of Oklahoma celebrates the impact of these ballerinas on 20th century ballet, honoring their Native American heritage. By Meryl Cates His performances in both classical ...