Pirouettes, pliés, arabesques, jumps, and swift landings—ballet is a graceful art form, often with a story to tell. It draws on dramatic scenery, elegant costumes, and moving music to bring a tale to life. In this case, “Ballet of Lights” in Dallas is using light to retell famous ballets including Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. This luminous twist on an old fairy tale brings new meaning to a centuries-old form of entertainment.
Ballet of Lights in Dallas: Which story is being performed now?
Each Ballet of Lights performance runs for 60 minutes and welcomes audiences aged 5 and above. While new fairy tales will take the stage in future seasons, Indianapolis audiences can currently drift into the magic of The Sleeping Beauty.
Sleeping Beauty
Born from the timeless imagination of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, “Sleeping Beauty” speaks to the rhythm of fate and rebirth. The story’s long slumber and awakening mirror the cycles of nature and the human heart — how beauty, patience, and courage can outlast even the deepest sleep. It’s a tale that continues to enchant, reminding us that time may pause, but wonder never fades.
What is Ballet of Lights?
“Ballet of Lights” is an ode to a celebrated dance tradition, but this time, the ballerinas are wearing costumes fitted with fibre-optic lights. By incorporating a touch of modernity into the form, this abridged version of Sleeping Beauty offers an alternative to the ballet norm. Created as an abridged performance, Ballet of Lights brings classics like Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan and Cinderella to audiences in a fresh, more accessible way than ever before.
Ballet of Lights Reviews in Dallas
Since making its debut in Dallas, Ballet of Lights has received countless five-star reviews from audiences.
“Beautiful” – September 26
“I purchased these tickets for my date night with my granddaughter and she absolutely loved the show. It will be a wonderful memory for us to share.” – September 26
“It was a beautiful show! My first ballet amd I was so excited to attend.” – September 26
“The ballet was beautiful.” – November 2
“The performance was breathtaking!” – November 2
“The dancers were amazing. We loved the fairies and their costumes!” – November 2
So there you have it: an evening of ballet at the Irving Arts Center. Doors open 30 minutes before the start time, giving you plenty of time to get settled. With seats in each section assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s worth arriving early. Find a date that suits you in the coming months and prepare for an eye-opening experience in Dallas.
