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 a narrator will intervene to draw you into the terrible story of Sleeping Beauty, a princess who falls victim to a powerful spell.
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.