It happened in 1847 when the Gran Teatre del Liceu was inaugurated, it happened during the 20th century when its ballet became one of the most important companies in the country, and it happens today with the Ballet de Catalunya. Barcelona does not like ballet: it lives it (and it is very good at it). And the arrival of Ballet of Lights Barcelona proves it. An original dance show where the most unforgettable classic stories shine like never before, thanks to the lights that cover the costumes of the dancers.
What is Ballet of Lights?
Ballet of Lights is an experience that combines the magic of classical ballet with a unique luminous touch. On stage, the dancers wear costumes with lights that highlight every pirouette, movement and emotion of the plot. Don’t imagine a long and heavy ballet: here you will enjoy the traditional tales such as Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan or Cinderella in an attractive and accessible experience for all audiences.
Ballet of Lights in Barcelona: what stories are there right now?
Ballet of Lights performances are 60 minutes long, which makes them perfect for all audiences: from ballet lovers and amateurs to children, as long as they are older than 5 years old. The show is adding new stories and new dates, but below you can see which ones are available in Barcelona:
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty, known to many from the tales of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, is about enchantment and awakening, hope and rebirth. In Ballet of Lights, the curse and the return to life are experienced under the light of the luminous costumes, which accompanies the dance and also the music of Tchaikovsky.
Cinderella
Cinderella is one of those fairy tales that has enchanted generations. Since Perrault’s version in 1697, its story of overcoming and magic has been a classic. Now, we can see that transformation through lights and a soundtrack that mixes melodies by Tchaikovsky, Handel and Rossini.
Ballet of Lights Barcelona awaits you at the Auditori L’illa with an invitation to discover the elegance and light of ballet in an hour of pure magic. Check all the dates and live your favorite childhood stories from a new perspective: that of dance. Remember that the doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show and no late access is allowed.