‘Ballet of Lights’ Portland puts a tantalizing twist on a ballet classic. Audiences immerse themselves in the story of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, as professional ballet dancers wearing sparkling costumes tell a captivating story. This 60-minute show brings this fifteenth-century art form to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
What is ‘Ballet of Lights’?
‘Ballet of Lights’ breathes new life into an art form that has certainly stood the test of time. Over the course of 60 minutes, skilled dancers wow audiences with abridged versions of their favorite ballets. It’s unlike any other performance in that it dazzles as fiber optics bring an extra glow to an already amazing story as lights help to tell the tale with the perfect music.
Tell me more about this experience
Since the Italian Renaissance, ballet has been wowing audiences with its beautiful artistry. Now, ‘Ballet of Lights’, an abridged version of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, blends classical and contemporary forms of ballet to create a deliciously and undeniably iconic spectacle. As the story shifts so do the colors on the ballerina’s outfits, reflecting the mood and tone. Traditional ballet can be seen by some as inaccessible but this is ballet with a difference – and you just know that kids will love those glittering costumes.
Ballet of Lights Reviews in Portland
With its delicate choreography and glittering costumes, Ballet of Lights has received countless 4 and 5-star reviews by Portlanders:
“We loved it! Amazing show.” – January 10
“It was beautiful” – January 11
“Absolutely beautiful” – January 9
“I loved the lights! Really brought a different experience to the ballet.” – January 16
This innovative show redefines ballet with a dazzling fusion of glow-in-the-dark costumes and tradition at the beautiful Alberta Rose Theatre. The wheelchair-accessible venue is just as sweet as it sounds. You certainly won’t need rose-tinted glasses to appreciate the decade-old venue as you take your seats.
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance to ensure a relaxed arrival so take to your seats early and prepare to embark on a vibrant visual adventure!