Ballet began to take shape in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and today it enjoys a global following, with Sweden being home to one of the world’s oldest ballet companies, the Royal Swedish Ballet. Audiences admire the art form’s flexibility, artistic elements, and stories. Taking ballet’s traditional aspects and blending them with technology, We Call It Ballet offers Stockholm a production that appeals to every audience.
The unique performance is coming to Musikaliska Kvarteret on selected dates. Inside the spectacular live music venue, trained ballet dancers, LED lights, Tchaikovsky’s famous compositions, and more will come together to reimagine a classic fairy tale, The Sleeping Beauty.
What is “We Call It Ballet”?
It is an unconventional ballet experience. You can expect to see classical ballet, to hear Tchaikovsky’s music, and to be told Princess Aurora’s story however this all comes with an enthralling twist. We Call It Ballet begins with a fascinating introduction covering the history of ballet and leads into a show featuring narration and costumes fitted with LED lights. This winning formula celebrates the performance dance whilst providing an informative and more accessible production for audiences.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Although not every ballet aims to tell a story, The Sleeping Beauty is a classic example of a narrative ballet. Traditionally, story ballets rely on elaborate scenery, costumes, music, and choreography for storytelling. This phenomenal dance and light show has certainly taken notes from tradition but it also embraces modernity.
It may come as a surprise to some but by not knowing the plot beforehand, to follow a story ballet is no easy feat. The flowing movements of the ballerinas are illuminated by LED lights which adapt to mood changes throughout the story using different colours. What’s more, a narrator is part of the production making it easier for the crowd to understand and fully enjoy every moment.
This balletic spectacle promises an unforgettable evening out in the city. With limited availability, find a date that suits you to rediscover a beloved art form over the coming months.