Showing posts with label ballet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ballet. Show all posts

Sunday, February 9, 2014

The Royal Opera House & Afternoon Tea

Hello Friends! I hope everyone is having a good February. This month has probably been the most exciting month for me so far of my time here in the UK. As well as my trip to Paris and Scotland, I was also lucky enough to watch two Ballets at the Royal Opera House within the span of two weeks. As most of you know, I work front of House at the ROH, one of the best Opera/Ballet houses in the world. It's been such a pleasure working there and I'm very sad that I have less than a month left. I've learnt so much about Opera, which was relatively new to me, and I've also rekindled my love for ballet. 

[ I had to get a shot of me in Orchestra Stalls lovin' life ]

The first ballet that I had the pleasure of watching was the Romantic Ballet, Giselle. It was my first time seeing it and I really, really enjoyed it. I think a big part of it was because my favourite male Ballet dancer, Federico Bonelli, was playing the leading man. Swoon. He's just the nicest, most handsome guy ever. 

[ Margot Fonteyn ]

After the ballet this handsome guy took me out for Afternoon Tea. It was a day of firsts for Remi. He'd never been to the ballet before, or gone out for Afternoon Tea. It was a special day indeed! 

So after a week long holiday I topped it all off with another trip to the ballet. I am the luckiest duck in the world, I know! Yesterday evening I saw the latest triple bill, Rhapsody/Tetractys/ Gloria. Unfortunately due to injury during the matinee performance Tetractys was not performed. I was a bit disappointed I'm not going to lie, but I'm SO thankful that the upcoming superstar, Natalia Osipova only suffered a mild concussion and would be back dancing shortly. Isn't that crazy, no sweat it's just a mild concussion. Ballerinas aren't just tough. They are the toughest. 

[ cheeky glass of champagne ]  

[ blouse: vintage - cardigan: Primark - skirt: vintage - bag: vintage - lipstick: Mac, Ruby Woo]
  
One of my favourite parts of that evening was watching Carlos Acosta perform in Gloria. I think it's my favourite role I've seen him in. I'm going to miss the Royal Opera House, but I know I will be back for lots of visits. Here's to the future!


Thanks for reading!

Love,
CP


Saturday, October 1, 2011

September Shows

shows that I have or will be engaging in this month

Death of a Salesman - Citadel Theatre
straight play
more info

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

what i wore: The National Ballet of Canada



me and my gals

 back from the ballet

hurting heart bones

lips: Alarm 170 (Revlon) 
top: royal blue dress with pleated skirt (vintage) and black cape jacket (vintage)
toe: T-strap black wedges (Urban Outfitters) 

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

The Renaissance of Ballet

Ballet was born during the time of the Renaissance, and now it is being reborn once again! 

Thanks to TV shows like: So You Think You Can DanceAmerica's Best Dance Crew and Dancing With The Stars, dance has really made it's way back into our culture. 

It still has a long way to go compared to our friends in Europe, but at least it's there for everyday people to watch! 

Ballet has recently been reborn, thanks to the highly talked about film...yes, I know you know what I am talking about - Black Swan.


This 'R' rated movie has shown the world how sexy ballet can be.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Should Bodysuits Stay In The Studio?

      My early experience with bodysuits was not the most pleasant. Bodysuits are the symbol of ballet. They're the evil beast that you constantly have to pluck out from underneath your bottom, they show every single muscle, or lump - you are completely exposed.  Naked.

Photo by: Ballerina Project

            So is that what's drawing our modern day divas like: Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Beyonce to bodysuits? If you've got it, flaunt it?


Now a days ballerinas and pop stars share the same uniform.  

     Bodysuits have definitely made their come back, but how do you feel about bodysuits away from the dance studio?


Should bodysuits stay in the studio and off the streets? Yay or nay?