Romeo and Juliet Open Day

What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning.

To raise funds the Joburg Ballet held an Open Day. The public was invited to observe the class in preparation for Romeo and Juliet that opens in two weeks, well in a week from now.
It was so beautiful. The music so good for the soul. In my mind I danced along with them, in my mind I was as graceful as them, in my mind I was able to stay on my toes, balanced, as I turned and turned in a wide circle around the studio. A lovely escape after the week we have had.

Dance like no one is watching

Jill invited me to their ballet studio concert. They had chosen such beautiful music, most of it modern, even pop and the choreography was wonderful. This young girl did a solo, started well and then shook her head and ran off. After a few more performances she came back and danced her piece, beginning to end. You could see she had been crying but now she was dancing with passion, before her dance was technically precise. I applaud her courage, for coming back on stage. Wow!

I only took photographs of Jill's performance and the closing of the show.
I, however, did not take the picture of Jill backstage.

Theatre evening

Went to see Swan Lake on ice, lovely show. Great evening.

Another night at the ballet!

Wonderful! Goosebumps! And a real orchestra!

Night at the ballet

Went to International Ballet Gala in Homage to Alicia Alonso, on Saturday. It was wonderful. Got sweep away and transported with the music and movement. Wow!