Ballet of Lights Shows in Canada

Ballet of Lights takes the great classical fairy tales and dresses them in light: the dancers' costumes glow, and the choreography unfolds in a room plunged into darkness. The result is as much a visual spectacle as a ballet — the lines of the body become moving strokes of light.

Three tales tour Canada: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Alice in Wonderland. These are stories children already know, which helps a great deal — they follow without needing explanations, and the luminous staging holds attention where a traditional ballet can feel long.

It works as a way into classical dance for a family audience, without the intimidating codes of the genre. Expect about an hour. Pick your city below to see the shows on the bill, the venues and the dates. Tickets generally from $26 CAD.