Once upon a time, Princess Aurora lived in a distant kingdom, where a cursed spinning wheel caused her to fall into a deep, 100-year sleep. The only way to awaken her was through the kiss of true love. Ballet of Lights in Miami brings this timeless fairy tale to life in a whole new light. The production is illuminated by hundreds of sparkling lights, with ballerinas gracing the stage in stunning glittering costumes. Every plié, pirouette, and assemblé shines with dazzling brilliance, adding a magical glow to this captivating ballet.
Ready to fall in love with this timeless fairy tale all over again? On selected dates over the coming months, Miami Theater Center 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 ‘Ballet of Lights’?
‘Ballet of Lights’ 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. It’s an abridged edition of the original, focusing only on the best bits.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Composed in the late 1880s, The 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, Ballet of Lights 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 lights on the ballerinas change color depending on the mood and tone of each scene.
This magnificent tribute to a dazzling jewel in the crown of famous ballets is captivating Miami. While their costumes light up Miami Theater Center in Miami Shores, ballerinas will be twisting and twirling to the eternal compositions of The 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.