With its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, ballet has now evolved into an internationally celebrated art form. Throughout history, it’s incorporated new influences and mediums, pushing the boundaries of physical expression. If you’re looking for an original ballet production, “We Call It Ballet” in Ottawa is bringing a unique blend of traditional techniques with innovative choreography and technology.
Featuring ballet dancers wearing LED-lit costumes, the show will recreate The Sleeping Beauty, a new take on Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. Places are limited so make sure to secure your spot before tickets sell out.
What is “We Call It Ballet”?
“We Call It Ballet” is a captivating dance and light show that celebrates the beloved art form in an innovative way. Combining original music and choreography with twinkling LED lights sewn into the ballerina’s costumes, this unique performance aims to heighten the experience for every ballet lover, as well as young audiences. After all, ballet should not be exclusive only to the Royal Academy of Dance shows but should be experienced by everyone.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
What differentiates a great ballet production from a merely good one is the harmonious combination of compelling storytelling and sensational dance performance. Using the universal language of movement, the storytelling must both be clear and be able to evoke emotions. This can only happen through a well-executed choreography and other accompanying elements such as narration and costume design, transforming each ballet dancer’s graceful leap into a part of the unfolding story.
At “We Call It Ballet”, these elements are seamlessly integrated, creating an immersive experience so that the story is easily understandable by everyone. Additionally, the twinkling LED lights that are incorporated in the dancers’ costumes captivate the audience as each light changes to match the mood of the scene.
From the creators of the sensual “We Call It Tango” show that brings the Argentine art form to Ottawa, comes yet another mesmerising performance that captivates hearts and imaginations alike.
“We Call It Ballet” is set to arrive to the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre this fall on selected dates over the coming months that you can see in the profile card below. The show lasts 60 minutes and doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.