Since the Italian Renaissance, ballet has been described as theatrical. It’s a dramatic art form designed to entertain. And We Call It Ballet in Seattle reimagines the classical work completed by timeless composer Tchaikovsky in 1889. Along with the insightful introduction to ballet’s history, pirouettes, pliés, and glissading, the spectacular ballet performers’ colorful costumes will highlight every movement.
The breathtaking light show is taking place on selected dates over the coming months. All of ballet’s grace and intricacy are on full display at Town Hall, Seattle’s beloved cultural center boasting Neoclassical architecture. 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 “We Call It Ballet”?
There are plenty of moving parts in a ballet production, from the choreography to the storyline and music. We Call It Ballet 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 LED lights for an experience that’s easier to appreciate.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
It can be difficult to tell a story and to tell it well. Fortunately, ballet has been training and evolving for centuries. This enchanting show tackles one of the most well-known fairy tales of all time and manages to spin it in an even more engaging light.
Between Tchaikovsky’s moving music, the dumbfounding talent of the dancers, mesmerizing lights adapting to each mood, and the narrator’s guidance, The Sleeping Beauty becomes a feat to be enjoyed by everyone, from boomers to zoomers. Learn about love conquering evil while immersing yourself in an elaborate tradition.
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.