Happy New Year

 Happy New Year  

Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2013 

Love CharlieHearts and co.

xxx

Archie

My make up bag bursts at the seams.....

Ever since we were avidly encouraged at ballet school to wear a little makeup, I grew to love (like many people) how it can enhance your 'look'!

Many years down the line, I'm still an avid fan of the colourful stuff and even more so (to every sellers delight!) the packaging! 

Which brings me to the point of my post!......

MAC have incredible collaborations and although it isn't breaking news, I am eagerly awaiting the Spring 2013 dedicated to Archie comics and their iconic girls, Betty and Veronica!

Suffice to say my wallet will soon be weeping!

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Costume Love!!!

 

A costume can make or break you.  Unflattering cut, ill-fitted, awful colour, restricted movement or just overall - bleuuurghh!!  Thankfully my Cinderella costume was anything but the above..... it was a joy not only to dance this particular part, but to dance in the costume and I kind of enjoyed to feel (if only a little) a tad Lady GaGa!

 

On Sunday we performed Cinderella for the last time this year, thankfully though it will be back in February.  After months of rehearsals, the three shows we did went far to quickly and as I enjoy to dance it, I'll welcome more chances to perform this piece!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cinderella Premiere...

Finally, after months of hard work, last night we premiered our new ballet 'Cinderella'.

I absolutely adore this production...... the choreography, costumes and to boot..... an amazing partner to dance with (big bonus!!!)

There will always be blood, sweat and tears leading up to a world premiere...... and it can be easy to step off the path and lose track, but we have to remember we are all striving for the same thing - an incredible end result and I truly feel that yesterday evening we delivered just that!

Opening night jitters soon evaporated as we danced to a full house...... it's a nerving feeling to imagine that thousands of eyes are watching your every step, but the older (and wiser) I become, I have learnt to just enjoy the moment and feel lucky that I get to do something everyday that I truly love.

As life seems to be on high speed at present, it's hard to post to my blog daily :(  (big sad face)

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Being a swan...

Swan Lake is arguably one of the most beautiful ballets to watch...... to dance I find it one of the most taxing.  The famous first entrance for the swans is grand and impressive, but in your pink tights and white tutu you feel vulnerable and only hope that you are creating a 'good' first impression to those who are sat in the audience.  Throughout my career, so far, I have danced four different versions (I can't even hazard a guess to how many performances that would amount to!!!!).  But it is my first which was with English National Ballet that will always be my favourite.

Yesterday we performed our last Swan Lake of the year (it will return in the Spring).  The break will do us all good!!!!

I certainly need a lie down when it's all over!!!

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Love Charlie

xxx

just your average joe.....

Where does the time go????  It only feels two minutes ago that I was enjoying the summer and now all of a sudden autumn is here........  I don't want the time to fly, I want to enjoy moments more.... relish in happy spots and not watch it flash before my eyes.......

That is how it feels at the moment, as we jump from one ballet to another, you start to loose yourself as you (the 'normal' average joe).   Skipping from one fairy tale to another (quite literally), all it takes is one insignificant walk to work when the sun is caught in a beautiful line through the trees and you decide to stop and just enjoy something so simple but yet..... breath taking.

.....and then back to earth with a bump and on to stage for 'Coppelia'!

Love Charlie

xxx

Simple in the Sun...

I am taking full advantage of the beautiful weather and my free time whilst it lasts.  So why not to have a wander around in the sun, in my shorts and tee and discover more of the city where I have lived for the last year.  When work properly gets underway, free time like this is few and far between, so I'm going to make the most of it when I can!!!

xxx

A New Season...

Our summer holiday is over and it's back to work!  

Luckily after our 8 week break, we have an 'gentle' start to the season with our first week comprising of an hour and a quarter class each morning!  

That is soon to change, with the premiere of our new ballet 'Cinderella', and performances of 'Rosalinde', 'Swan Lake', 'Modigliani', 'Coppelia' and 'Manon' all on the horizon, it's certainly set to be a very busy few months.

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Stud love....

Is anybody else out there in love with all the studs that are adorning fashion at the moment?!

Here's my 'stud' wish list!!!

STUDDED LEATHER BIKER JACKET

Ragged Priest's Harley Biker Jacket

Available HERE AT TOPSHOP

 STUDDED CONVERSE

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STUDDED DENIM SHORTS

As seen on Rhianna

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xxx