The cultural offer in São Paulo is very wide and there is a lot to do in the city, both for those who like to enjoy the day and for those who like to go out at night. But if you’re looking for a ballet show, São Paulo residents (and visitors!) can also plan ahead with our guide to places to watch ballet in São Paulo.
We Call it Ballet
This show has only recently arrived in São Paulo, but it is already a huge hit with admirers of the art. We Call it Ballet tells the story of Sleeping Beauty in a unique and engaging way. The highlights of the performance are the lights that illuminate the stage and the dancers’ costumes. This visual show is a unique experience and has already been performed at Teatro Villa Lobos and MASP Auditorium!
📍 Itinerant. Check out the next performances by clicking here
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
One of the largest opera houses in Brazil, Theatro Municipal is also one of the must-see places to watch ballet in São Paulo. This is because the luxurious building, influenced by the opera houses of Europe, is the stage for beautiful contemporary and classical performances, accompanied by the corps de ballet of the Balé da Cidade de São Paulo.
The Municipal Theater Complex also includes the Praça das Artes building, designed to house the Artistic Bodies and the São Paulo School of Dance and Municipal School of Music.
📍Ramos de Azevedo Square – Sé
More information here.
São Paulo Dance Reference Center
The Dance Reference Centre is a public space in the city, created to democratize access and strengthen the role of dance. For this reason, it is one of the places to watch different artistic manifestations and movements, including ballet.
There are also courses, workshops and a collection and rehearsal room, as well as shows open to the public. It’s worth including in your cultural itinerary of SP!
📍Galeria Formosa Baixos do Viaduto do Chá – Centro
More information here!
Casa do Povo
The Casa do Povo cultural center is also a transdisciplinary space in the city, which distinguishes itself by making the public an active participant, not just a spectator. Thus, depending on the event, it is possible to experiment and even risk putting your artistic talent out there, without judgment.
Casa do Povo’s program is very varied and has everything. So you can find ballet performances, but also courses, exhibitions, study groups, children’s activities and more.
📍Rua Três Rios, 252 – 1st floor – Bom Retiro
More information here.
Sesc Belenzinho
Sesc is a complete leisure and culture center, so there’s no shortage of cool performances to enjoy there. Whether it’s ballet shows, plays, concerts, physical activities, exhibitions or other artistic and cultural events, the whole family can have fun!
📍Rua Padre Adelino, 1.000 – Belenzinho
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São Paulo Dance Company
The ballet group in São Paulo is part of the Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy. As such, they give itinerant performances throughout the city. Directed by Inês Bogéa, the company was founded in 2008 and since then has blended the classical with the modern, bringing the art of dance to the people of São Paulo.
📅 Check out the schedule by clicking here.
