Lyon, City of Lights with a rich artistic tradition, is preparing to welcome a show that seems tailor-made for it: Ballet of Lights. In this city where the splendor of the Festival of Lights amazes millions of visitors every year and the Dance Biennale makes its inhabitants waltz, dance naturally resonates with light to enhance timeless tales during Ballet of Lights performances. Watch the story of Cinderella unfold step by step at the Espace Albert Camus in Bron.
Ballet of Lights in Lyon: What shows are currently playing?
Cinderella
Cinderella, inspired by the French fairy tale immortalized by Charles Perrault in 1697, tells a universal story of resilience and hope, the rise from darkness to light. Over generations, this tale of transformation has continued to captivate audiences with its poetry and visual splendor, magnified here by the magic of luminous costumes. On stage, the music draws as much from Tchaikovsky, a key figure in romantic ballet, as from the works of Handel and Rossini, combining classical elegance with technological audacity.
Sleeping Beauty in a sparkling show
Sleeping Beauty, one of the most iconic tales in the Western repertoire, takes on a new dimension with Ballet of Lights. The story of enchantment, deep sleep, and awakening, carried by Tchaikovsky’s famous music , is enhanced here by fiber optic costumes that transform each movement into a wave of living light. The magic of the story and the power of classical ballet come together to evoke hope, renewal, and the triumph of good.
What is Ballet of Lights?
A breath of fresh air is blowing through the classical scene: Ballet of Lightstranscends the codes of ballet to re-enchant timeless stories such as Sleeping Beauty. The dancers, dressed in luminous costumes, will offer you a performance in which every emotion and every gesture seems to capture the light itself. The tales come to life and the imagination dialogues with the natural grace of ballet. This experience, deliberately condensed into a one-hour show, allows you to savor the essence of the performance without the usual length of large productions.
What are the reviews of Ballet of Lights in Lyon?
In Lyon, spectators left the Espace Albert Camus with stars in their eyes, still dazzled by this choreography of light. The initial reviews are unanimous, describing a unique sensory experience:
“It was the first time I had ever seen a light ballet, it was magnificent.
Thank you to the artists.” – December 7, 2025
“Magnificent, moving. The ballet remains classical, but with the lights it becomes magical.” – December 7, 2025
“A very elegant show. A moment of lightheartedness that allowed us to end the weekend on a gentle note.” – December 7, 2025
“It was magnificent!” – December 7, 2025
“Great, I loved it. The venue was well chosen and the show was enjoyable and original.” – December 7, 2025
What could be more symbolic than Lyon, a city where light is an integral part of its cultural identity, to host a show that combines classical tradition and visual innovation? Ballet of Lights extends the lyrical and magical spirit that animates the capital of the Rhône, offering spectators an experience where the poetry of ballet dialogues with the magic of light.
