‘We call it Ballet’ in Singapore tells the timeless tale of The Sleeping Beauty with a uniquely luminous twist. As soon as the show begins, ballerinas dressed in LED-adorned costumes take to the stage to illuminate the space around you. From pliés and pirouettes to assemblés and arabesques, each ballet move is elevated by glowing lights, helping to tell the story of the famous princess cursed with a 100-year slumber in a new and exciting way.
This season, this series of glowing ballet shows will be taking place inside Victoria Theatre, a 160-year-old heritage building located in the heart of Singapore. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours before they sell out!
What is ‘We call it Ballet’?
‘We call it Ballet’ is different to your average dance show. Not only does it add a new, contemporary dimension to this traditional ballet, but it also makes the art form more accessible for everyone. With the help of the LED costumes, both ballet beginners as well as kids (aged 8+) can follow and enjoy the show to the max.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
From tango to ballroom, dance in all its genres is a form of storytelling, and ballet is no different. For hundreds of years, ballet has been used as a medium for storytelling inside some of the world’s most prestigious settings, including the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and The Palais Garnier in Paris. Now, this one-of-a-kind ballet show is lighting up Victoria Theatre in Singapore to share the story of Princess Aurora, a young monarch cursed by an evil fairy, in luminous splendour.
Reviews for We call it Ballet in Singapore
We Call It Ballet has debuted in over 40 cities around the world, earning an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from thousands of audience members who have experienced and reviewed the performance. We’ll be updating this section soon with reviews from Singapore, but for now, take a look at what audiences around the world are saying about We Call It Ballet.
Auckland
“It was easy to book. Loved the ballet. An amazing job for 6 people. Just the right length for children. Very pretty. Beautiful.” – April 16
Berlin
“A truly wonderful evening. The combination of classical ballet and the light elements gave me goosebumps for almost an hour.”
“Ein ganz wunderbarer Abend. Die Kombination aus klassischem Ballett und den Lichtelementen hat mir fast eine Stunde Gänsehaut beschert.” – April 15
Boston
“Very organized, and the dancers are talented and mesmerizing to watch! This was our first experience through Fever, and it was a good one.” – April 13
Innovation and tradition intertwine at ‘We call it Ballet’ in Singapore. The original performances bring the story of The Sleeping Beauty to life with talented ballerinas, music and gorgeous LED-lit costumes. Shows typically take place over the course of 60 minutes and doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert start time. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone and late entry is not permitted.