This past weekend was seriously one for the books. I've always wanted to see a ballet. Something about music, dance, and story all wrapped up into one just sounds so... magical! Michael made my dream come true by getting us tickets to see Swan Lake for my birthday gift. It was about three hours long with two intermissions, but I could have seriously watched forever. The music from the orchestra, the costumes, and the athleticism of the dancers blew me away. If you haven't seem a ballet, I recommend you put it on your bucket list!
Note that photography is not allowed during the show because it can be potentially dangerous for the dancers, so I waited until the encore and turned off flash and snapped this shot. I know, such a rebel I am :P
After the ballet we went to Bottlehouse for some wine and met up with Michael's family to celebrate belated birthdays. It was just the right way to end the perfect day. 24 is definitely growing on me.
I want to go to a ballet so bad!!! Swan Lake would be the perfect intro to it, for sure (though maybe it'll always be a benchmark, now!)
ReplyDeleteOh gosh you should go! I think you'll seriously love it!
DeleteYay! I love Swan Lake! I go the ballet a few times a year with my sister. I went for the first time when I was about 24. We saw Cinderella in Boston, it blew me away! Our local company is doing Dracula this upcoming season. I can't wait! ^_^
ReplyDeleteOMG Cinderella? Dracula? Your ballet company sounds amazing. They only stick to the tradtional classics at PNW :( So JEALOUS!
DeleteSo cool. I haven't been to an actual ballet yet, but I plan to take my wife to one when the opportunity arrives. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you'll enjoy it! And it'll be such a wonderful surprise for your wife! Definitely a fun evening. Dressing up, going out to dinner, a nice show... awesome date night or special occasion celebration for sure!
DeleteWhat a fun evening! Hope you have a great year! Oh to be 23 again! Enjoy! #AToZChallenge
ReplyDeleteThanks! You too!
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