Attention all Baltimoreans! ‘We Call It Ballet’ in Baltimore cordially invites you to an incredible reimagination of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. By order of King Florestan, this remarkable show of dance and light will enchant all whose eyes lay upon it. With every plié and piroutte, ballerinas dressed head to toe in twinkling LED lights illuminate the stage to retell this classic tale of sleepy kingdoms, mystical fairies and the cursed spindle of a spinning wheel.
This season, this enchanting spectacle will spread its magic inside Baltimore Museum of Art. But be warned – you may never want to awaken from this show’s entrancing spell…
What is ‘We Call It Ballet’?
‘We Call It Ballet’ is a mesmerizing dance show that breathes new life into a centuries-old ballet. When ballerinas grace the stage adorned in LED-lit costumes, the classical merges together with the contemporary. With a little help from hundreds of twinkling lights, movements that have entranced spectators for over 100 years shine brighter than ever.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
From the grand theaters of Moscow to the prestigious ballet houses of Paris, Sleeping Beauty has been performed on iconic stages all around the world. Wicked fairies, forgotten invitations and a 100-year-old curse give spectators a glimpse into the weird and wonderful mind of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the ballet’s main composer.
At ‘We Call It Ballet’ in Baltimore, the tale of Princess Aurora and her true love’s first kiss unfolds through timeless compositions, delicate dances and luminous ensembles. These LED-adorned costumes change color depending on the mood of each scene. Vengeful acts are colored in a crimson-red rage, while moments of sadness are doused in blue melancholy. Thanks to color-changing lighting as well as an all-knowing narrator, audiences can experience the magic of their favorite fairy tale in a completely new and unique way.
Sleeping Beauty gets a beautifully luminous twist at ‘We Call It Ballet’ in Baltimore. Taking place on selected dates over the coming months, the experience is part of the groundbreaking ‘We Call It’ series. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours today!