It’s only 25 days until Christmas – but there is still enough time to think about Christmas gifts!

I also started reading David Hallberg‘s memoir. He was the first American dancer to join the famous Bolschoi Ballet as a principal.  “The ensuing struggle to find myself again, as an artist and a person, to not give up after two and a half years of complications, is what the book is really about.”

I am a great fan of Misty Copeland, the first African American principle dancer in American Ballet Theater history. Misty talks about her mixed-race family’s difficulties and how “Dancing was my escape.” An intimate look at how her world changed.

Be inspired by „Ballet for Life“ of Mary Helen Bowers, founder of Ballet Beautiful and the amazing woman and dancer behind Natalie Portman’s ballerina transformation in Black Swan. Her book tells her secrets about workout techniques as well as guides on beauty, style, and food.

A great resonable paperback ( about 10 $) with outstanding photos is the serie Dancers amoung us. Photographer Jordan Matter started his Dancers Among Us Project by asking a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company to dance for him in a place where dance is unexpected. The photographs are wonderful and bring a really fresh perspective to dance.

Get your copy here: https://www.opernhaus.ch/service/shop/

Ballet Calender

My favourite Christmas gift last year was the most the most beautiful calendar featuring Nadja Saidakova. This year, I’m hoping the gorgeous Royal Ballet calendar will find its way into my Christmas stocking!     

A ballet related Christmas tree Ornament

This is my favourite ornament which I’ve treasured for years. It’s so special to me, that its hung above my desk all year round.  Take a look in the Christmas markets – there are lots of beautiful ballet ornaments around.  

Good luck with all your Christmas shopping! And if you find any special new ballet related items – then be sure to drop me a line!

I want to mention that I don’t get any commissions on these items.

Autor: ballettlovers

I danced ballet as child, albeit with little success. Despite this, my passion for ballet and dance has carried into adulthood. I still love to watch ballet performances and would love to share my passion with you. Zeige alle Beiträge von ballettlovers