I was early for class on Saturday and wondering into one of the charity shops nearby. I was delighted to come across a Royal Opera House CD recording of highlights of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. And it was only 99p! Even my teacher was impressed.
At the moment the CD is living in my desk drawer at work. I love the music. ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ from the The Nutcraker is one of my favourite pieces of music. Every time I hear it I can see myself doing temp leves and balances on a big stage. There’s something very indulgent about that piece of music.
Shoe Sizes
Here is another thing people and ballet books don’t tell you when you start pointe work; your feet get smaller. A teacher mentioned it one day and I didn’t think much of it. I only realised I was affected when shoes I bought in the sale last year didn’t fit me anymore; they’re now far too big! I had kept them for the summer months and now they’ll have to go to the charity shop. Unless I can find a way to customise them to my feet.
Tags: ballet, CDs, charity shops, Feet, music, Royal Opera House, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Waltz of the Flowers
