The Swans' Lake - Going to the ballet

In the past year, I followed the Israeli version of "Born to dance" with my princess.
Naturally, watching the show raised the urge to watch some real dance shows, and not just on TV.

And so, a couple of weeks ago, my princess called me at work with an urgent announcement, telling that she'd found the show she wants to see, and asked "can we? can we?".
"But of course" I've replied, and so the dice was rolling.

Yesterday (Friday) came the date, and around 1pm, we set in "Gesher" theatre in Jaffa, and waited for the curtain to rise.
We had great seats, just above the stage, we could see any thing bright and clear, with out getting spitted at.
(Can it get any better?)

We watched "Swans' Lake" by Tchaikovsky. Performed by the "Russian Imperial Ballet".
I have to tell you, that was quite an experience.

First of all, I'm a sucker for love stories. Especially those with the good endings. Call me kitsch, or what ever, that's me.

Second, I like this ballet. I like the powerful music, the sounds of an orchestra (even if it's digital and plays from a mini disc).

In the picture above, you see the "bad guy", the crow (in the back) looking on his protege, whom he sent to "still the prince's heart". Doing that (stilling his heart), prevents the prince from breaking the spell, which kept the swan princess as a swan, instead of human.

It's a great story, I'm telling you.

The pictures, were sold out side of the hole, by the dancers themselves. The one above is actually signed by the bed crow himself .

It is a bit sad, on one hand, seeing the dancers themself, running out to sale the merchandise. But on the other hand, it is nice in a way. It makes the ballet less snobbish. Like a folklore company, who interact with its audience.

Bottom line, it is very recommended. Ballet in general, and this one in particular.
If you want to, there's another show tomorrow night (Sunday) on Petach Tickva hole. Maybe there're some tickets left.