The Sleeping Beauty

 Soo last Saturday, to celebrate the end of Term 3 & early celebration for my own birthday, I went and watched my very first Ballet performance! ^^

I arrived at the Arts Center just before 1pm to pick up my tickets.
At that time, the doors weren't opened yet, so people were just waiting outside the doors and on the hallways. I noticed that even though there were several families and groups of young people, most of the audiences were much older than me!!! O.O kind of felt out of place, but nevertheless!


When the doors were opened, I quickly got into line to enter. Upon entering, I received the casts list and explanation of the story --> Which proves helpful, because just then I realized that I don't know this story!! :p:p

State Theater is just simply amazing. It's grand, luxurious, it's magnificent! Loved being in a theatre again. 
A little after 1:30pm, the lights were dimmed, and the show started! For a moment i was transported to when i watched Phantom in Singapore :')
We welcomed the conductor of the beautiful orchestra, and the magic began :)



To be honest, I was a bit sleepy, as expected, especially during 'repetitive' scenes.
Nevertheless! I love the colors in Princess Aurora's 16th birthday bash! Pink & turquoise, fresh & pretty ^^

And at this point, I suddenly know why being a ballerina is hard. Yes, the dancing might be fun, but the precision is dead serious. Also they must stand for minutes only on the tip of their toes!! Yep, not only for seconds, for minutes! >.<

It was an amazing 1st Act!! :)

An hour later, we had the 1st intermission :) Each intermission was for 20 minutes.
When the show started again, I was sleepier!  >.< BUT the story continues beautifully :')
Now the focus moved from Princess Aurora to the Prince.
The corps de ballet were beautiful! And their vibrant costume was stunning.
This act ran for about  40 mins, before we had another intermission.





Before the third act unraveled, the orchestra receiving warm applause from the audience. They were doing a GREAT job!!
Third act started with a dim stage, with lit chandeliers mimicking a hall where Aurora&the Prince's wedding was held. 1st up, the masquerade ^^ what a BEAUTIFUL opening number!!! Lovely! Almost of all the casts were performing, and with such great precision, making the whole stage glows :') Again, it took me back to watching Phantom, with the chandeliers and all :):)

Then some pas de deux, and le Grand pas de deux!!! :')
(although had to admit' there were some 'awkward' moments)
The two main characters performed quite strongly & finished the performance beautifully :')
During the curtain call every one was clapping hard because it was such a good show!
From the chatters I could hear that everyone was having a good time.

Then the final curtain dropped: it was the same red curtain I saw during the BTS ! :)

Overall it was a fun experience, just me myself and I :)

Would definitely go to another ballet!
On the list is (obviously) Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, maybe even some contemporary-ballet shows?


Thanks to The Australian Ballet for this amazing show!

Cheers!
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