The lights go out. For a few moments, the stage is plunged into darkness —until the first points of light begin to emerge amid the dancers’ movements. In Ballet of Lights Rio de Janeiro, “Sleeping Beauty, ” one of the world’s most iconic ballets, takes on a new dimension in Rio de Janeiro.
To the sound of Tchaikovsky, ballet, music, and technology come together on a dark stage where dancers, whose costumes are adorned with fiber optics, move in perfect harmony with every step. With every turn, leap, and gesture, the story of Princess Aurora takes on new dimensions—as if the very magic of the fairy tale had come to life before the audience’s eyes.
Ballet of Lights in Rio: Which shows are currently playing?
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
Few stories have spanned as many centuries as Sleeping Beauty. Now, Aurora awakens once again—but not exactly as you remember her. In Ballet of Lights, the story is brought to life by the grandeur of Tchaikovsky’s music and a completely new visual language. It is a fusion of the delicacy of classical ballet and the magic of technology, in a show that transforms the stage into a realm of shadows, sparkles, and movement.
What is Ballet of Lights?
Ballet of Lights draws on the essence of ballet— telling stories through movement —and translates it into a new language, where the delicacy of classical dance meets a surprising, contemporary aesthetic.
Inspired by the classic *Sleeping Beauty* and set to the music of Tchaikovsky, the 60-minute show takes the audience on a journey through a world where dance, technology, and magic come together. A contemporary reinterpretation designed to enchant both those already familiar with ballet and those discovering this world for the first time— recommended for ages 5 and up.
Reviews of “Ballet of Lights”
If the images alone are enough to spark curiosity, those in the audience seem to have been taken even further: they left wanting to see it again. The show is already winning over audiences, and viewers’ comments offer a glimpse of what awaits those who decide to embark on this luminous version of Sleeping Beauty:
“Flawless, wonderful… My wife loved it” — July 26
“Simply wonderful. Excellent dancers, beautiful costumes and sets. An event worth seeing more than once!” — July 26
“It was beautiful and moving! The lighting adds such a delicate touch to the show. The dancers are perfect!!” — July 26
“A show that promises a lot and delivers on every front. It’s like revisiting a childhood fairy tale from a more classical—but no less fantastic—perspective. I can’t wait for more shows!” — July 26
Beyond the combination of traditional ballet with futuristic visual elements, this show offers the audience a new way to experience ballet. Whether you’re a plié expert or not, the Ballet of Lights Rio de Janeiro is a celebration of art in all its forms.
