Tampa’s Historic Centro Asturiano Is Lit Up By A Mesmerizing Ballet Of Dancers In Glowing Costumes At This New Show

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Prepare to be dazzled at Ballet of Lights in Tampa, as five ballerinas in glowing costumes plié, pirouette and pas de bourrée at the iconic Centro Asturiano de Tampa. The heritage-listed venue that was once a social club for the Asturian immigrants in Tampa will light up with the melodies of The Sleeping Beauty over the upcoming months. So, get your tickets to watch this intricate art form and be prepared to be mesmerized by the precision and discipline of ballet dancers that gracefully leap and effortlessly stand en pointe. There is limited availability so grab your tickets now before they sell out!

What is Ballet of Lights?

Ballet of Lights is a unique show that beautifully blends elements of the traditional art form with modern technology, offering a unique approach to the ballet watching experience. As five talented ballet dancers plié, glide and lightly spring on stage, their costumes are lit up with fibre optic lights, elevating the whole experience and at the same time, making it more accessible to everyone.

Ballet, its storytelling and the show

Ballet first originated in the 15^th century in the Italian Renaissance courts and soon gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in France and Russia. It is its ability to tell a story through dance without uttering a single word that continues to enchant audiences to this day.

This show features an abridged version of The Sleeping Beauty that marries with the fluidity of the dance with it’s the special fibre optic lights added in the ballet dancers’ costumes that transport audiences to fantastical realms beyond the mundane, matching the mood of each scene.

This unique show offers iconic ballet pieces with a modern twist. Illuminated by glow-in-the-dark lights, the dancers’ movements become more mesmerizing, emanating an ethereal feel.

So, what are you waiting for? Get reintroduced to one of the most celebrated ballet pieces in the world with Ballet of Lights! The show is coming to Tampa on selected dates over the coming months and doors open 30 mins prior to show.