When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for July 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where is the piece shown?

The venue is Stadthalle Aalen at Berliner Platz 1 in 73430 Aalen.

What is the ticket price?

The regular price is 15 Euro, reduced price is 13 Euro. For children between 4 and 16 years, the ticket costs 10 Euro.

Is the Stadthalle barrier-free?

Yes, Stadthalle Aalen is barrier-free and has an accessible restroom.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes, a cloakroom is available in the building. According to building information, it is supervised and free to use during larger visitor influx.

How does advance ticket sales work?

Advance sales take place at the ballet studio and via email. The dates mentioned are July 18 and July 21, 2026.

A light-filled morning of dance full of hope and poetry in Aalen's Stadthalle

Name: martius ballet presents A Light in the Forest and Songs of Hope
Start: 2026-07-25T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-25T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadthalle Aalen

A morning of dance filled with light, hope, and childlike perception

When the curtain rises at the Stadthalle Aalen on July 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM, ballet meets a narrative warmth that echoes long after. The martius ballet presents A Light in the Forest and Songs of Hope, a lovingly curated school performance that takes young dancers and the audience equally seriously.

An initial image: The forest as a stage of transformation

In the first part, the choreography follows a rabbit that gets caught in the darkness and discovers a light deep in the forest. This poetic narrative unfolds its impact not through loud effects, but through movement, body language, and the subtle dramaturgy of togetherness. From fear comes wonder, and from uncertainty, trust. This is where the quiet power of this stage experience lies.

Dance as a narrative art

The martius ballet relies on the expressiveness of classical and modern dance. The staging combines child-friendly fantasy with clear stage art: figures arise from gestures, spaces from movement, tensions from rhythm. Those who love dance theater will recognize the care in the choreography and the pedagogical precision behind every step.

After the break: Music, jazz, and hope

The second part takes us into a different sound color with Songs of Hope. Older students interpret a selection of jazz and ballet pieces, including titles like Friendship through Music, Georges Blues, Count Your Blessings, and This Little Light of Mine. The atmosphere promises lightness, musicality, and that special theater ambiance where technique and emotion support each other.

The Stadthalle Aalen as a strong framework

The Stadthalle Aalen provides a suitable setting for a dance performance: barrier-free, with cloakroom services, accessible restrooms, permanently installed lighting and sound technology, and good accessibility at Berliner Platz. The parking situation has also significantly improved for visitors with additional parking spaces around the hall. Thus, the journey to the theater becomes a relaxed start to a cultural morning.

Why this morning is worth it

This performance combines childlike fantasy, dance education, and musical diversity into a lively communal experience. Anyone wishing to see how young stage art grows with care, feeling, and discipline should mark this date. A Light in the Forest and Songs of Hope promises a morning that opens the heart and eye to the power of dance - experiencing it live is worthwhile.