Princesses and fairies and curses and knights, this enchanting ballet story is illuminated by hundreds of lights. Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty is given a luminous twist, as ballerinas in glow-in-the-dark costumes tell a tale of true love’s kiss. Pliés dazzle and pirouettes shine, while magic and romance delicately intertwine. This is ‘We call it Ballet’ in Cincinnati – a spellbinding dance and light show that reimagines one of the most iconic ballets in history.
On selected dates over the coming months, the century-old Memorial Hall will be hosting this fabulous ballet show that allows the talent and grace of ballerinas to glimmer and glow. Tickets on sale now but tickets are limited, so make sure to get yours today!
What is ‘We call it Ballet’?
‘We call it Ballet’ shines a new light on the elegant art form. The treasured tale of Princess Aurora and her 100-year slumber remains the same, but the classic choreography is totally elevated by the glimmer of the glorious LED-lit costumes. Audiences are whisked away to an enchanted fairy tale kingdom, a place where protective fairies, a handsome prince and an unwelcome guest are lit up in a lustrous glow.
The ballet, its narrative and the show
Whether it’s through famous film adaptations or the original ballet itself, most of us are already familiar with the story of Sleeping Beauty. Nevertheless, at ‘We call it Ballet’, a narrator guides audiences through the timeless tale to ensure no one gets lost along the way.
Watching the glow-in-the-dark ensembles light up the stage is an experience in itself, but knowing what each luminous twist, twirl and leap symbolizes makes the show all the more immersive and remarkable.
A breathtaking tribute to a 130-year-old ballet is illuminating Cincinnati in the form of ‘We call it Ballet’. Over the course of 60 minutes, grace and elegance will shine on stage inside Memorial Hall. There are two shows each night, with the first starting at 6:30pm and the later at 9pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show start time and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone.