There are things that happen in Vancouver that you have no idea about, and when you discover them, you’re shocked that you hadn’t found out before.

The other day, a friend who is a professional ballerina told me that she was going to participate in a new end-of-year project and that she was very excited to start her rehearsals. She showed me what the project was about, and I was speechless at what I was missing, that maybe if she had never told me, I would never have known.

The name of the project is Ballet of Lights, which features a dance performance where all the dancers shine because of their costumes. It seems magical!

It really goes far beyond just dance; it’s a sensory experience. Imagine with me, the whole stage dark and totally glowing costumes that light up, go out, and change color. It’s like watching classical ballet but with a special touch, a modern touch, and innovative visual effects.

This year the show brings the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty with a dramatic soundtrack and indescribable fantasies. The fun part about the lights is that you can feel how they change according to the mood, emotions, and story of the show.

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It’s incredible to see how art is constantly improving and mixing a little bit of everything. In the show you find culture, technology, and emotion. Sometimes when people think of ballet, they associate it with something boring, still, or even tiring, but in Ballet of Lights, you realize that it has none of that. The dances, the costumes, the lighting, the dancers’ interpretation make you feel like you’re inside the story.

It will take place at the Michael J Fox Theatre on December 19th and 20th, 2025. The show lasts about 60 minutes, which gives you plenty of time to admire all the beauty of the show.

This is the kind of event that needs to be on your to-go list. Vancouver is already a city that shines brightly, and with this show, nothing compares.