Audiences are treated to a mesmerizing blend of radiant lights, exquisite ballet, and a storybook ending at ‘We call it Ballet’ in Sydney. This enchanting adaptation of Sleeping Beauty features elegant ballerinas adorned in iconic costumes enhanced with hundreds of dazzling LED lights. Seamlessly merging tradition with innovation, the performance breathes new life into the beloved classic, offering a contemporary twist on a centuries-old art form.
On selected dates over the coming months, the Concourse Theatre at Chatswood Concourse and Seymour Centre will be providing the dimly-lit setting for this luminous dance spectacle. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so don’t wait to get yours!
What is ‘We call it Ballet’?
‘We call it Ballet’ in Sydney breathes new life into Tchaikovsky’s classic tale of a sleeping princess awaiting her true love’s kiss. Graceful ballerinas sport costumes glimmering with glow-in-the-dark lights, giving Sleeping Beauty the chance to be reimagined in dazzling splendour. Be transported to a fairy tale land cursed by the spindle of a spinning wheel, all while everything around you is illuminated with every twist and twirl of the ballerinas on stage.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
On top of the breathtaking pliés and pirouettes that help retell the famous tale, the lights on the ballerina costumes literally change colour depending on the tone of each scene. This way, the ballet can be easily followed by everyone, so you don’t even need to be fully caught up with the story of Sleeping Beauty before the show to be fully immersed in the experience.
This spellbinding ballet show that puts a glowing twist on an age-old ballet. ‘We call it Ballet’ is a 60-minute spectacle that will be enchanting audiences with stunning ballet performances illuminated by LED-lit costumes.
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert start time and late entry isn’t permitted. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.