“Ballet is like dreaming on your feet.”
– Unknown
When was the last time you attended the ballet? What did you think of it?
I remember going to a production of “Swan Lake” a few years ago and truly thinking the characters stepped out of a beautifully choreographed dream. Ā The dancers lithely floated in light puffs of tulle across the stage as they celebrated their unfortunate swan forms. Ā The movement and the mood from the haunting music transported me to a time of tragedy, lost loves, and forgiveness.
I’m thinking about the ballet again as the holiday season approaches and I am reminded of “The Nutcracker” and the different, lively mood of that story. Ā I’m not much of a dancer myself, and can’t necessarily relate to being the embodiment of a character in a story, but love being a witnessĀ to the grand arches, cascading notes, and graceful movement of a classic ballet. Can you imagine attending a ballet at the stunning and historic Paris Opera Ballet, where these photos were taken?
Le sigh indeed. Ā Until then, keep dreaming on your feet friends!
Have a lovely week!
I haven’t attended the ballet since I was a teenager when I went to see a production of Giselle with a friend’s family at Lincoln Center. I remember being quite entranced by both the dancers and the story. This editorial is just stunning!
Last year’s Nutcracker. I love when Vogue does ballet editorial inspired pieces. They are so gorgeously styled!
Paris Opera Ballet looks stunning and those photos took my breath away. Ah, I am totally going to daydream about ballet today. xoxo
Loved this editorial. I’m a fan of the ballet too. Love the nutcracker around Christmas. So beautiful.
http://www.averysweetblog.com/