Since the Italian Renaissance, ballet has been described as theatrical. It’s a dramatic art form designed to entertain. And Ballet of Lights in Seattle reimagines the classical work completed by timeless composer Tchaikovsky in 1889. Pirouettes, pliés, and glissading, the spectacular ballet performers’ colorful costumes will highlight every movement. There’s limited availability, so don’t miss out on the chance to revisit or discover The Sleeping Beauty in an entirely new and accessible way.
What is “Ballet of Lights”?
There are plenty of moving parts in a ballet production, from the choreography to the storyline and music. Ballet of Lights is a performance combining all the traditional aspects of the art form as well as adding a modern twist. Ballet novices will be grateful for the narrator’s brief interventions and the innovative use of lights for an experience that’s easier to appreciate.
Ballet of Lights in Seattle: Which story is being performed now?
The Sleeping Beauty
You know the image: Aurora suspended in enchanted sleep, a whole kingdom hushed around her as time seems to hold its breath. In The Sleeping Beauty, that familiar spell still lands with quiet force, balancing fairy-tale tenderness with the grandeur that has kept it close to the heart of the ballet canon. It’s a moment of stillness before everything begins again.
Are you ready to get lost in the dazzling splendor? Ballet is complex and represents pure artistry, and adding technology to the mix is an otherworldly experience. Invite your friends and family along on selected dates over the coming months. This show will leave you awed by its charm.
