Okay, babes, it's officially #tutuwinter! Wrecsam has been absolutely buzzing with the magic of the season, and by magic, I mean ballet! I am so obsessed with this time of year - everything about it just screams sparkle and sophistication. Let me tell you, this winterās ballet performances have not disappointed, itās been a total blast!
We kicked things off at the beautiful [Name of venue]. The annual [Name of ballet show]. performance was absolutely divine. The staging was spectacular - imagine this, twinkling fairy lights cascading down from the ceiling onto this incredible stage, and that backdrop of snowy trees?! Ugh, I literally died and went to ballet heaven.
The costumes, well, darling, they were something else! All pink, tulle and shimmering sequins. I think I saw the same pink tutu in three different numbers, but you know what, I'm not complaining! Pink is definitely my power colour, and this ballet was radiating it in the most glorious way.
But honestly, the dancing? It was the true star of the show. These dancers were justā¦ swoon-worthy! They literally flowed across the stage like, well, like a sparkly, dreamy river of pink. I could literally feel the passion, the precision, and justā¦the love for the art of ballet. The story itself was a little, how can I put this delicately, āclassicā. You know the drill - princess, a curse, a prince, a happy ending. But hey, it's a ballet. I go for the beauty and the grace. And let me tell you, this performance had both in spades!
After the performance, there was even a special festive market happening in the lobby, bursting with festive cheer. I just had to snag a couple of gorgeous pink ballet themed decorations for my flat, because you know, what's a girl gotta do to get her ballerina groove on at home?!
Speaking of grooves, I definitely had a major disco moment during the [Name of dance company]ās performance of āThe Nutcracker'. Iām not going to lie, I actually have to confess that I nearly bust a move right in the middle of the arabesque. Okay, maybe it wasnāt exactly a disco moveā¦ but it was inspired by those incredible disco-esque costumes they had. The Sugar Plum Fairy looked like she had just stepped off the Saturday Night Fever dance floor, with that sparkly, fringed leotard, and those dazzling dance moves! The show was so lively and vibrant. It definitely made my heart sing and reminded me of that magical Christmas feeling thatās so easy to forget amidst all the Christmas chaos. They did an amazing job at bringing in all those classic, holiday vibes. The use of Christmas music alongside the timeless ballet pieces just elevated everything. A serious 10 out of 10 for effort!
Speaking of 10sā¦letās move on to the [Name of dance company]. This year they staged [Name of dance show]. It was definitely a much more mature and thought-provoking ballet, than the Nutcracker. Donāt get me wrong, it still featured amazing costumes and absolutely jaw-dropping dance routines, but [Name of dance show] was layered in its meaning, and definitely stayed with me long after the final curtain dropped. They actually used music from *[Name of film soundtrack]. And the dancers? They absolutely knocked it out of the park. It was obvious they were deeply connected with this performance. It had the power to leave me truly, genuinely emotional.
What I truly love about this whole winter ballet season is that thereās literally something for everyone. From those traditional classics, full of festive joy, to these more modern interpretations of ballet, Wrecsam is definitely bringing the magic of tutudreaming to life this winter. And for that? Big round of applause to all of these amazing artists and performers - You guys are absolutely incredible!
But the season's not over just yet. Thereās a couple of big shows left before we kiss goodbye to #tutuseason -
- [Name of ballet company] *are showcasing *[Name of dance show] at [Name of venue]
- And * [Name of ballet company] *are bringing *[Name of dance show] to the **[Name of venue],
These are some of the most epic performances to watch out for, and you canāt miss out! Get your tickets, book a table at your favourite Wrecsam eatery (there are so many to choose from!) and get ready to embrace all the wonder of this wonderful #tutuwinter.
See you in the audience, darlings!
Emma x
