This semester I surprised myself by taking a class on the History of European Ballet, History being the main word. (As much as the Royal Danish Ballet wants me, I have not become a dancer.) Even more surprisingly, I am absolutely loving the class. My professor has been teaching at DIS for over 40 years and is the epitome of a little Danish grandfather who lives for European ballets; the joy he brings to the classroom is forever present. Last Thursday night my classmates and I went to our first ballet performance to see Swan Lake at the Opera House in Copenhagen. Having never been to a ballet before, I left speechless from not only the exquisite dancing, outstanding costumes and designs, but also the amazing symphony that left my head bobbing throughout the entire show. The pictures below begin with the walk and boat ride over to the Opera House, along with a stop to get pastries, and then they proceed to show the remarkable architecture of the Opera House. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take photos during the performance.
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