World Ballet Day 2017
Happy World Ballet Day! For those of you unfamiliar with the annual event, World Ballet Day is a holiday which celebrates the love and sharing of dance with an all-day livestream including classes, rehearsals, and interviews from the world's top ballet companies-- the Bolshoi Ballet, the Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, the Australian Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada, and other, smaller companies like Ballet West! The dance community worldwide is unified in one joyous celebration, beyond all boundaries of language and country.
Ballet is one thing that brings me great joy--dancing it, watching it, creating it...ballet is a key part of my personal culture. Had the stars not misaligned against me, I'd be enrolled in classes now. Unfortunately, I suppose I must have a different purpose in life--but that will not keep me from enjoying the art.
In honor of this occasion, I'd like to share my favorite ballet class warmup trends, all of which I have seen worn by dancers in the live video so far today:
Warmup rompers, long and short, but I especially love the look of the short ones.
Trash bag warmup shorts/pants. Comfy and enduring style.
Knit shawl wraps around the waist. These were very popular in past years, especially seen on the Australian Ballet during previous World Ballet Day feeds, but the style is starting to decline--why?!
Warmup booties. My favorite are the Bloch booties, based on look alone.
Quilted vests. Warm, cozy, easy to move in, and so cute!
Leg warmers. These have been prominent in ballet style since the "golden age of ballet" and I assume they're not going anywhere anytime soon!
I love to see how the professionals warm up in style!
Want to experience World Ballet Day? Watch the livestream at worldballetday.com.
Ballet is one thing that brings me great joy--dancing it, watching it, creating it...ballet is a key part of my personal culture. Had the stars not misaligned against me, I'd be enrolled in classes now. Unfortunately, I suppose I must have a different purpose in life--but that will not keep me from enjoying the art.
In honor of this occasion, I'd like to share my favorite ballet class warmup trends, all of which I have seen worn by dancers in the live video so far today:
Warmup rompers, long and short, but I especially love the look of the short ones.
Trash bag warmup shorts/pants. Comfy and enduring style.
Knit shawl wraps around the waist. These were very popular in past years, especially seen on the Australian Ballet during previous World Ballet Day feeds, but the style is starting to decline--why?!
Warmup booties. My favorite are the Bloch booties, based on look alone.
Quilted vests. Warm, cozy, easy to move in, and so cute!
Leg warmers. These have been prominent in ballet style since the "golden age of ballet" and I assume they're not going anywhere anytime soon!
I love to see how the professionals warm up in style!
Want to experience World Ballet Day? Watch the livestream at worldballetday.com.
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