Ballet is one of those dances that make us perplexed with every step. Pliés, pirouettes and arabesques that now shine with their own light to the rhythm of Tchaikovsky’s eternal work with “We call it Ballet” in Monterrey. An impressive show in which the dancers’ costumes are covered with LED lights, turning each step into a flash of light. And that now adds dates in the city.
And the Nova Theater is the stage chosen to live this unique experience, located in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, in San Nicolás. A perfect cultural space in Monterrey to tell the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty. We recommend that you reserve your tickets in advance if you do not want to miss this show, which will take place on a few selected dates.
What is “We call it Ballet”?
Although ballet has long been considered a sophisticated dance reserved for a certain social class, “We call it Ballet” offers you the opportunity to discover this dance, combining authenticity and modernity by amplifying every gesture and movement of the dancers through color-changing LED costumes. On the stage of the Nova Theater, experience a light show and enjoy a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s iconic work.
The ballet, its narrative and spectacle
Ballet originated in the courts of Renaissance Italy in the 15th century, before developing in France and Russia. Much more than a dance, this artistic expression also tells stories through its music, costumes and scenography. With “We Call It Ballet”, the dancers’ tutus will light up to accompany their delicate movements and take you into the story of Sleeping Beauty.
Reviews about “We Call It Ballet”
Viewers from around the world have already been thrilled by the magic of “We call it Ballet”, and their five out of five star reviews prove it. We will soon update this section with the words of its viewers in Monterrey but until then, here are some of the opinions of its attendees in cities in different countries:
CDMX
“Excellent staging. The handling of the lights is incredible. All excellent.I would see it again.” – April 26
Madrid
“Magical!” – January 16
Viña del Mar-Valparaíso
“A beautiful show!!!Wonderful.” – April 12

Dance will soon take Monterrey with We Call It Ballet and its captivating dancers. Halfway between authenticity and modernity, this version of Sleeping Beauty will appeal to fans of this artistic expression as well as the curious. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the 60-minute show, so take your time to settle in and soak up the atmosphere.
