Ballet in the Gardens

Tonight, J and I and some of J's other friends watched Swan Lake at the Sidney Myer Music bowl. I can't recall the last time I watched a ballet - it was possibly about 10-15 years ago - and I think it was a Snugglepot and Cuddlepie ballet. This particular production was performed by members of the Australian Ballet School and I assume that it is a honour to be accepted there.

The dancers warming up. We weren't allowed to take photos during the performance. *hmmph*

It was a balmy 37 degrees today which meant it was probably still about 28-29 degrees by the time we got there. Perfect picnic dinner weather!

Man it was a hot day. I'm not complaining! Gimme all the sun I can get before London!

J being caught out checking out other chicks.

Not being a classically trained dancer (or any kind of dancer for that matter) I don't think I could truly appreciate exactly how difficult it is to do ballet well. A few thoughts ran through my mind during the performance:

• omg, that's hard! How do they do that?
  
• gee, he's really strong
  
• I have no grace whatsoever. Why wasn't I forced to do ballet? I'm going to force my little girl to do ballet whether she likes it or not
• hmm the primary ballerina is way better than the guy. He didn't deserve a biography in the program leaflet
  
• omg, that's hard! Her feet must be strong. She must have really nice muscles
• hmmm his tights are a bit too tight. Gross
  
• Oh she looks so pretty and fluttery, like a swan
• omg, that's hard!

Hmmm I guess I have to watch a ballet full of 'professionals' in order to realise how the pros really do it. But I'm not complaining about this production!

One more photo for the road!