From the graceful pirouettes to the show-stopping pliés, ballet is simply breathtaking. Add the beauty of classical music performed amid a sea of twinkling candles, the result is something spectacular. Thanks to Candlelight Ballet in Melbourne, you can get a taste of the magic as elegant ballerinas twirl to soothing melodies performed by Invictus Quartet.
This season, Collingwood Town Hall will be hosting this series of enchanting candlelit shows. Hear works in some of Tchaikovsky’s most iconic ballets including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker accompanied by magnificent ballet performances. During select pieces, the dancers will plier, pirouette and elancer to dazzle and delight audiences throughout the evening.
Candlelight Ballet featuring Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More
Candlelight will set the Collingwood Town Hall alight with a sea of candles, hauntingly beautiful melodies and emotive Tchaikovsky storytelling. Two ballerinas will take to the stage at select moments throughout the night to accompany pieces from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and more. They will captivate you with their grace and style as the music soars throughout the night for a performance you won’t forget.
Ballerinas Sarah Peters and Charlotte O’Donnell-Barber have years of international dance experience between them. What’s more, they’ll be joined by Invictus Quartet who have represented Australia in international competitions and have performed for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Candlelight Ballet has had tremendous success across the world with attendees praising its “beautiful music, wonderful atmosphere!” among other things. For this reason, there’re few plans out in the town that are as magical as an evening of everlasting melodies and arguably the world’s greatest ballet.