I have a secret love affair with good ballet. As a child we went to the Nutcracker every year at Christmas, and it was so exciting to get all dolled up. Part of the appeal is the fantasy world they put into motion, and for me I often got to see the behind the scenes of it all as well. My little sister was taking ballet lessons with the Alberta Ballet Company, and they were the ballet house putting on the Nutcracker and other shows Hayls was in. So there were quite a few years where I ran the halls and played in the dressing rooms before going to watch the show, one year I even recall helping do the makeup. Part of the experience that left me jaded but seeing the lifestyle of some of the dancers, but part of it was so intriguing and I loved watching all the pieces fall into place to create this magical world.

Anyways, I simply adore going to the ballet. And when I saw the poster for the Moulin Rouge Ballet it was nearly too much to fathom!

Anyone want to be my date for the night?