Casse-noisette - Sofia City Ballet (tournée)

L’InterValle welcomes Sofia City Ballet

At L’InterValle, we are delighted to host Sofia City Ballet for Casse-Noisette as part of their Tournée, inviting audiences to rediscover the winter classic in a setting designed for clarity, comfort, and wonder. From the first glow of the Christmas tree to the spirited battle with the toy soldiers, our stage becomes a festive canvas for the company’s precise corps de ballet and poetic storytelling. The elegance of the “Valse des fleurs,” the crystalline charm of the “Danse de la Fée Dragée,” and the vibrant character colors of the “Danse russe” and “Danse arabe” are all shaped by our technical team to highlight the music’s contours and the choreography’s finesse. Sofia City Ballet brings the traditional grammar of classical dance—clean lines, buoyant jumps, expressive port de bras—while we ensure sightlines, lighting, and acoustics that envelop the hall. Families, dance lovers, and first-time visitors will find a warm welcome at L’InterValle for an evening that feels at once timeless and freshly alive.

Casse-Noisette holds a special place in our season because it speaks to the imagination across generations. Sofia City Ballet’s staging honors classical codes while letting the narrative breathe: Clara’s curiosity, Drosselmeyer’s magic, and the dream journey to the Royaume des Délices unfold with clarity and charm. We prepare the stage to accentuate transitions—from the hush of snowfall to the effervescence of ensemble dances—so that every arabesque and every formation carries impact. The company’s dancers, trained in rigorous classical technique, animate the grand pas de deux with musicality and control, while the character artists infuse humor and color into each divertissement. Costumes shimmer without overwhelming the line, and the décor frames the choreography rather than competing with it—choices that our team supports with meticulous cueing and careful balance in light and sound. What emerges at L’InterValle is a Casse-Noisette focused on storytelling: a celebration of growth, courage, and generosity, set to music whose contours we shape to resonate with clarity in every seat.

Artistic news and a living repertoire at L’InterValle

Welcoming Sofia City Ballet on its Tournée also means sharing in the company’s ongoing artistic momentum. In recent seasons, the ensemble has reinforced its place on European stages with refreshed interpretations of keystone titles such as Le Lac des cygnes, La Belle au bois dormant, Giselle, and Don Quichotte, demonstrating a balance between tradition and renewed energy. That spirit carries directly into Casse-Noisette at L’InterValle: crisp ensemble patterns, character dance that breathes, and a narrative arc paced for today’s audiences without compromising classical integrity. Our venue complements this approach with a stage depth that supports sculptural corps de ballet tableaux and an intimate proximity that lets spectators catch the nuance in épaulement, the soft landing of a jump, or the silent communication between partners. We have prepared an experience designed for discovery and delight—an evening where the brio of the “Trepak,” the perfume of the “Danse espagnole,” and the lyrical sweep of the snow scene flow seamlessly. As the company continues to tour and nurture its classical heritage, L’InterValle is proud to be the place where that heritage becomes a shared, present-tense experience—alive in the room, in the glow of the stage, and in the eyes of every spectator who joins us for Casse-Noisette.