Photo: WRAL
Getting stuck in traffic sucks, but walking through a busy city can be just as taxing, especially if you have a long way to go. For both drivers and pedestrians in Mexico City, one theater company has the perfect means to de-stress.
Mexico City is one of the most congested urban areas, so even waiting for the light to turn at a traffic stop can feel like an eternity. To make the wait more pleasant and educative, one theater company called Ardentia is offering ballet shows. Right there, in the street.
They only last about 58 seconds and usually take place in the busiest areas of the city, where there is heavy traffic both in the street and on the sidewalks. This way, more people can enjoy the brief shows, which are part of an initiative called “the theatricality of public space,” according to the NY Times.
The idea was inspired by photographer Omar Rodriguez, whose main focus was street dancers. It is carried out with the help of various professional ballet dancers, different costume changes and a well thought-out playlist that plays on a beatbox connected to an iPod.
The playlist includes anything from the classics like “Swan Lake” to more modern and easily recognizable tunes, like Michael Jackson’s “Rock with Me.” It has a little something for everyone, if you will.
The idea is as simple as it’s smart: while drivers and pedestrians wait for the light to change, they can enjoy a beautiful show, with beautiful dancers and beautiful choreography. At the end of it, when the light turns green for cars, all they have to do is smile – and the dancers’ mission is complete.
You can see a video with some routines at the bottom of the page. It sure beats downing several large coffees for a perkier, happier morning, doesn’t it?
They only last about 58 seconds and usually take place in the busiest areas of the city, where there is heavy traffic both in the street and on the sidewalks. This way, more people can enjoy the brief shows, which are part of an initiative called “the theatricality of public space,” according to the NY Times.
The idea was inspired by photographer Omar Rodriguez, whose main focus was street dancers. It is carried out with the help of various professional ballet dancers, different costume changes and a well thought-out playlist that plays on a beatbox connected to an iPod.
The playlist includes anything from the classics like “Swan Lake” to more modern and easily recognizable tunes, like Michael Jackson’s “Rock with Me.” It has a little something for everyone, if you will.
The idea is as simple as it’s smart: while drivers and pedestrians wait for the light to change, they can enjoy a beautiful show, with beautiful dancers and beautiful choreography. At the end of it, when the light turns green for cars, all they have to do is smile – and the dancers’ mission is complete.
You can see a video with some routines at the bottom of the page. It sure beats downing several large coffees for a perkier, happier morning, doesn’t it?
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