“We call it Ballet” in Richmond, a sensational new show that reimagines Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty with a twist, is smoothly jetéing to the city. Bringing a theatrical reinterpretation of the timeless work with LED lights, talented ballerinas and incredible storytelling, it’s set to dazzle both avid fans of the art form and newbies alike.
You can rediscover Princess Aurora’s story at the Hippodrome Theater on selected dates over the coming months. Places are limited so make sure to secure your spot before tickets sell out.
What is “We call it Ballet”?
This unique show blends original music, choreography and an enchanting light show to celebrate the world-renowned art form. Whether you’re a fan of Richmond Ballet, or consider yourself an amateur, captivated by the artistic and technical skills required by the dancers, but don’t know where to start, We call it Ballet is for you too. By incorporating traditional elements of classical ballet with unique costumes lit up by countless LED lights, the show is made a lot more accessible to all audiences.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Dating back to the 15th century, the popular theatrical dance has evolved a lot since its beginnings in the Italian Renaissance courts, now boasting many types, methods and techniques. But some classical ballets like The Sleeping Beauty have remained timeless due to their ability to tell a story through dance.
We call it Ballet honors the centuries-old tale of Princess Aurora, and adds a couple of new features to heighten the experience for everyone. The changing LED-lights sewn into the dancers’ costumes are there to set the tone of the scene, with each color symbolizing a distinct emotion and feeling.
Audience reviews of Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in Richmond
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has taken several cities by storm, with attendees rating it 4 and 5 stars out of 5. Here’s just a sample:
Perth
“It was absolutely amazing. My wife and I loved it” 😍 – May 17
San Francisco
“Excellent” – April 27
Brisbane
“My first time watching ballet and it was awesome.” – April 24
Taking place at the Hippodrome Theater, We call it Ballet is set to dazzle audiences with graceful pirouettes and an innovative light show. There are several dates available over the coming months and you can check them out at the profile card below. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.