At We call it Ballet in St. Louis, this timeless tale is reimagined with a touch of modern enchantment as shimmering costumes add a whimsical glow to the dancers’ mesmerizing performance. Storytelling takes a poetic turn with The Sleeping Beauty, where elegant arabesques transcend time, and dreams unfold in mystical forests.
The dancers will bring this timeless fairy tale to life at the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater inside the iconic Touhill Performing Arts Center. There is limited availability so don’t miss your chance to experience a one-of-a-kind performance.
What is “We call it Ballet”?
Whether you’ve seen a live St. Louis Ballet production, or caught a rebroadcast of The Nutcracker on TV, chances are you know what a regular ballet show entails. Well, We call it Ballet is not your typical classical ballet performance because it combines traditional elements we all know and love, like classical choreography and captivating music, with fiber optics sewn into the dancers’ costumes. This is meant to heighten the overall experience and make it more accessible to all audiences.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
In a kingdom far far away, the cursed Princess Aurora falls into a deep sleep, her fate sealed by a single prick of a spindle. Although it seems that time seizes, a courageous prince guided by light and love, finds the story’s protagonist and breaks the spell with true love’s kiss. Aurora finally awakens and the world can rejoice with hope.
Over the course of 60 minutes, the timeless tale of The Sleeping Beauty will receive a literal glow-up, as the ballerina costumes are adorned with countless lights that make every move more visible. This abridged version sees six ballerinas lighting up the stage of E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater and you won’t want to miss it.
We call it Ballet is offering a sensational, new take on the Tchaikovsky classic. There are two back-to-back shows set to take place at the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater of the Touhill Performing Arts Center, at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain so make sure to get there on time and find your seats.