Dancing Waters

When I was a boy, I remember going to the local theatre for a variety show, and one of the acts was simply billed as Dancing Waters. It turned out to be real water fountains on the stage that changed shape and size, with coloured lighting, in time to music. I was entranced. I had never seen anything like it.

 

I’ve always loved fountains. They stand as a metaphor for life. Their shape holds even as the water flows through them, just as humanity endures as we each have our moment in the stream.

 

In later years, I came across others, such as the Font Majica (Magic Fountain) in Barcelona. I was also in Las Vegas at the time when they were testing the fountains in front of the Bellagio.

 

Here’s an example of the current peak of what can be done with this ancient artform. It’s also the Bellagio fountains. True, it’s a teaser advert for a competition, but still, this is well worth watching. I almost wish I had been there to see it in person. Dancing Waters – my, how you’ve grown!