Prepare to be enchanted by an all-new ballet performance that reimagines the elegance of The Sleeping Beauty with a fresh, innovative twist. We Call It Ballet is coming to Southampton with a magical blend of old and new, featuring original choreography and ballerinas wearing glittering LED-lit costumes that gracefully glide and pirouette away.
Gracing the stage of Thornden Hall, this novel production uses the universal language of movement to tell the story of the centuries-old fairy tale. On selected dates over the coming months, you can witness the grace, strength and precision of these skilled ballet dancers but make haste for places are limited.
What is “We Call It Ballet”?
We Call It Ballet pays homage to the more traditional classical ballet, which reached its peak in 19th-century Russia and France. Yet, it adds a new layer of excitement by incorporating LED lights and new choreography to create a more complex viewing experience. These twinkling lights enhance the emotional landscape, drawing audiences deeper into the narrative.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
The ability of a timeless ballet like The Sleeping Beauty to weave mesmerising tales through dance is really undeniable. But We Call It Ballet heightens the typical ballet performance by effortlessly blending movement, music, narration and atmospheric lighting. Through the use of LED lights that are integrated in the dancers’ costumes, each step and pas de bourree is heightened, making it more accessible for all audiences.
We Call It Ballet is arriving in Southampton this autumn on selected dates but you can already get your tickets by clicking on the card below. There are two performances taking place on each evening, at 18:00 and 20:00 so you can choose the one that best suits your schedule.