Once upon a time, there was a young Princess Aurora who lived in a faraway kingdom. Pricked by the spindle of a cursed spinning wheel, the Sleeping Beauty fell into a 100-year slumber, a spell that could only be broken by true love’s kiss. ‘We Call It Ballet’ in Miami shares all the magic of this classic tale, only this time, with the help of hundreds of twinkling lights. Graceful ballerinas take to the stage adorned in dazzling LED-lit costumes, illuminating every plié, pirouette and assemblé of this breathtaking ballet.
Ready to fall in love with this timeless fairy tale all over again? On selected dates over the coming months, Scottish Rite Temple will set the scene for these enchanting evenings of dance and light. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours today!
What is ‘We Call It Ballet’?
‘We Call It Ballet’ breathes new life into Sleeping Beauty’s story of sleepy kingdoms, magical fairies and hidden castles. Iconic compositions guide the way, but it’s the raw talent of gracious ballerinas paired with the twinkling glimmer of the glow-in-the-dark costumes that steal the show. The stage is lit up by the ballerinas’ dazzling outfits, creating a unique dance experience that’s a feast for the eyes and ears.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Composed in the late 1880s, Sleeping Beauty is one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballets. It officially debuted in 1890 inside the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and has dazzled audiences in cities all over the world ever since. Now, ‘We Call It Ballet’ is bringing a luminous reimagining of the fairy tale to Miami.
As the story unfolds over the course of 60 minutes, the classical fuses with the contemporary to push the boundaries of ballet. The LED lights on the ballerinas change color depending on the mood and tone of each scene. What’s more, a narrator also guides audiences through the centuries-old story as it gets a dazzlingly colorful twist.
This magnificent tribute to a dazzling jewel in the crown of famous ballets is captivating Miami. While their LED-lit costumes light up the gorgeous Art Deco interiors of Scottish Rite Temple, ballerinas will be twisting and twirling to the eternal compositions of Sleeping Beauty. It’s truly a sight to behold, and you don’t want to miss out.
Each show lasts 60 minutes and doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert start time. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each section and late entry is not permitted.