Awaken your senses at Ballet of Lights in Orlando, a dazzling reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty. This season, Tchaikovsky’s magical tale of a sleepy princess, fantastical fairies and the cursed spindle of a spinning wheel is being retold by graceful ballerinas dressed in gorgeous LED-lit ensembles.
On selected dates over the coming months, this radiant dance spectacle will be illuminating The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — a beautifully restored, state-of-the-art venue that has long stood at the heart of Orlando’s vibrant arts scene. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours today!
What is ‘Ballet of Lights’?
Ballet of Lights is an abridged version of the original Sleeping Beauty ballet composed over 130 years ago. And the magic doesn’t stop at the dancing. At this show, the century-old tale is given a luminous twist thanks to the glow-in-the-dark ballerina costumes. Every plié and pirouette is illuminated by hundreds of LED lights embellished on their arms, tutus and tiaras.
Sleeping Beauty
Rooted in European folklore, The Sleeping Beauty first appeared in Charles Perrault’s La Belle au bois dormant in 1697, before being retold by the Brothers Grimm as Little Briar Rose. The tale made its ballet debut in 1890, brought to life through Tchaikovsky’s score and Marius Petipa’s choreography. More than a century later, this iconic ballet is reawakened at Ballet of Lights in Orlando, where timeless elegance meets imaginative staging for a truly sparkling performance.
Ballet of Lights reviews in Orlando
“This was our first ballet experience and it was wonderful. The lights on their costumes truly added something special along with their talented dancing. It was quite magical and truly just takes you away.” — January 2026
“Very nice!” — January 2026
“Magnificient! My partner and I enjoyed the artful occasion :)” — January 2026
“Great experience and the theatre was beautiful.” — January 2026
“Beautifully presented and engaging.” — January 2026
This immersive dance spectacle breathes new life into The Sleeping Beauty. True love’s first kiss is illuminated by glimmering ensembles that light up the stage, making for an utterly marvelous evening of dance, music and light. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the concert and late arrivals are not allowed.
