Okay, so I might be slightly biased - pink is my colour, a tutu is my uniform, and there's nothing I love more than when the crisp winter air gets a good dose of glitter and pirouettes! Huyton, you've really outdone yourselves this year. It's not just the magical ballet performances that have got my heart (and my feet) tapping, it's the sheer, joyful energy that you've brought to the winter season.
Forget those dreary Christmas carols (don't get me wrong, I love a good festive carol, but you know what I mean!) This year, it's all about leaping into a world of sequins, swan lakes, and a whole lot of #tutuwinter! The entire town feels like a stage. You can't step into a shop without hearing the infectious melody of a ballet tune, and the twinkle lights on the trees just seem to mirror the glinting jewels on our costumes. It's like the whole town's caught the ballet bug!
My first stop, of course, was the "Winter Wonders" performance at the Huyton Arts Centre. Now, the show was already dazzling enough - those shimmering costumes, the powerful leaps, the elegant turns, it all felt so… well, "swanswesome" (you’ll understand when you see it!). But it was the whole experience, the hushed reverence of the audience as the first notes echoed through the theatre, the applause at the end that brought the roof down, it made it so much more. And of course, we can't forget the magical snow effects - a subtle touch that added a certain fairytale charm. The sheer joy of seeing young and old alike mesmerised by the spectacle - that’s what made the evening truly special.
Then, there was the "Frozen Fiesta" at Huyton's town square. I have to admit, when they announced a dance extravaganza that combined the icy beauty of a Frozen fairytale with the vibrant spirit of disco, I was sceptical. But you know what? It actually worked! The dance routines - inspired by ABBA, Gloria Gaynor, even a little bit of Queen - were truly next-level! Imagine the elegant grace of ballet combined with a good dose of disco groove and you get the picture. It was a dance-floor experience unlike any I'd witnessed, even with my disco-loving ballet background.
The whole event felt so celebratory, and the energy in the air was absolutely contagious. Even the snowflakes seemed to be doing their own little dance moves! The festive stalls with their winter delights, the laughter of children as they took part in the "snow-themed" activities - Huyton was a whirlwind of festive fun, proving that the ballet spirit goes way beyond the traditional performance.
Honestly, the #tutuseason is about much more than just the dance routines, although those are amazing, of course. It's about the community spirit, the sheer joy of celebrating winter with a splash of artistry and sparkle, a celebration of everything from grace to exuberance. And Huyton, you guys have definitely outdone yourselves in creating such a beautiful, festive experience! So, for anyone who's thinking of experiencing a truly unique and uplifting winter celebration, you definitely have to check out Huyton's ballet performances - just don't blame me if you leave wanting to bust out a pirouette in the supermarket aisle (but do, let's keep those tutus for the stage!).
