Here ye! You’re cordially invited to ‘We call it Ballet’ in Baltimore — a breathtaking reimagination of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty. By order of King Florestan, this wondrous show of dance and light will enchant all whose eyes lay upon it. With every plié and pirouette, ballerinas in glow-in-the-dark costumes 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 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. Thanks to an all-knowing narrator, audiences can experience the magic of their favorite fairy tale in a completely unique way at this abridged version of the original show.
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!