Episode 96: Julianna Rubio Slager on the Choreographic Process, Lenses in Art, and Being a Life-Giver

Creative Impact Podcast

Our guest for episode 96 is the lovely Julianna Rubio Slager! Julianna is the Co-founder, Artistic Director, and Resident Choreographer of Ballet 5:8 in Chicago. Julianna is a groundbreaking figure within the field of dance, as she is one of the few Mexican American Artistic Directors and Resident Choreographers of a professional ballet company. Her work is paving the way for other women and minorities in professional ballet.
She is an incredible choreographer and recently created her 50th work! She is known for engaging audiences in discussions of life and faith through her choreography. Julianna enjoys training and mentoring the next generation of aspiring artists at the School of Ballet 5:8’s Pre-Professional, Conservatory, and Trainee Programs.
In our conversation today, we talk about the importance of having various perspectives and voices in art, and particularly in dance. We chat about Julianna’s dance journey, including challenges she faced such as eating disorders and struggles with mental health. I love her heart to give life to everyone that she encounters - as a teacher, mom, mentor, and choreographer. I enjoyed hearing about her choreographic process and what her career as a choreographer has looked like so far. Julianna is an inspiration!
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