Cinematic Soirées: The Sleeping Beauty (The Royal Ballet, 2017)

The Show Spotlight

• The Sleeping Beauty (Royal Ballet, 2017) – A kingdom frozen in time, a curse that lingers for a century, and a love story that transcends the ages—The Sleeping Beauty is a ballet of grandeur, grace, and mesmerizing movement. With its dazzling set design, intricate choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, this Royal Ballet production captures the fairytale’s magic with breathtaking artistry. From Aurora’s delicate balance in the famous Rose Adagio to the sweeping, triumphant finale, this performance is a true masterpiece.

The Cozy Chic Look

• A soft peach sweatshirt, delicate and regal, paired with cloud-white sweatpants, light as the mist of an enchanted forest. Finished with plush white socks, as soft as a dream, perfect for a night of pure fairytale magic.

The Snack & Sip Pairing

• A warm cup of lavender honey tea, floral and soothing, a perfect nod to the dreamy elegance of Aurora’s world. Paired with a delicate vanilla bean birthday cake, layered with soft buttercream and topped with edible pearls—because birthdays deserve a touch of fairytale magic too.

The Show Breakdown

• Why It’s a Pick: The Sleeping Beauty is a ballet of pure magic, a visual and musical masterpiece that embodies everything enchanting about classical dance. From its glittering fairytale setting to the precise and poetic movement, it is a must-watch for anyone who dreams in pointe shoes and orchestral swells.
• Standout Moments: The mesmerizing Rose Adagio, Aurora’s graceful awakening, and the grand wedding pas de deux—each moment a testament to the power of classical ballet.

The Mood & Experience

• The soft hum of Tchaikovsky’s waltz fills the air, its delicate strings wrapping around you like a lullaby. The warmth of lavender tea lingers on your lips, each sip drawing you further into the spell of Aurora’s enchanted kingdom. As the ballerinas glide across the stage, each movement more effortless than the last, the world outside disappears, leaving only the fairytale before you. The final bow is taken, the curtain falls, and for one golden moment, you believe in magic.

Check out our last post Cinematic Soirées: Louis Armstrong Live in Australia (1965) here. What fairytale ballet has transported you into another world? And more importantly—how would you make an evening of it?

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