Ballet, which first graced the Italian Renaissance courts six centuries ago, remains a cornerstone of the performing arts, celebrated for its expressive storytelling, breathtaking artistry, and technical brilliance. After captivating audiences in San Diego, We call it Ballet returns with additional dates, offering a fresh and modern perspective on this timeless art form. Whether you’re a devoted ballet enthusiast or experiencing ballet for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a show that redefines tradition while honoring its roots.
Featuring a narrator and a group of ballet dancers, each wearing specially designed costumes made of countless LED lights, it’s a 60-minute ballet production unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. If you’re intrigued, head to the Joan B. Kroc Theatre this fall and make sure to secure your spot now because places are limited.
What is We Call It Ballet?
We call it Ballet offers an abridged take on Tchaikovsky’s renowned The Sleeping Beauty, celebrating ballet’s long and storied tradition while showcasing its evolution across cultures and societal changes over centuries. Rather than presenting the full 160-minute classic, this unique production distills the essence of the original, blending classical music and choreography with modern technology to create a fresh, immersive experience. Using LED lights integrated into the dancers’ costumes, the show not only adds a visually dynamic element to the storytelling but also makes the performance more accessible to visually impaired and younger audiences.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Ballet often tells a story through dance, using graceful movements and classical music composed by some of the most celebrated composers in history like Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky.
Similarly, at We call it Ballet, the show reinterprets The Sleeping Beauty, a ballet that explores themes of love, loss, and joy. The narrator intervenes in punctual moments to shortly explain the plot, as talented dancers wear changing LED lights, with every color matching the mood and tone of each scene, to evoke deep emotional responses from the audience.
Don’t miss out on a breathtaking dance and light show We call it Ballet taking place at the popular Joan B. Kroc in East San Diego. Within each zone, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.