Creations & Captures.

Well as the season draws to a close here at Royal Danish Ballet we are preparing for the likes of our final program, All the Rage.

This particular evening will include works (both new and revived) by well known choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Yuri Possokhov,Patrick Delcroix, and Tina Tarpgaard. This diverse array of contemporary dance will be exhibited in the intimate ‘Playhouse’, home mostly to plays in a black box theater.

Over the past few weeks I’ve had the honor of working with Yuri Possokhov on a new creation which will premiere in this program on May 26th. I love being a part of the ‘building’ process of a ballet…Most ballets, as you can imagine, were created long ago with little room for revision, and while the history of a piece adds much to the experience of dancing it, there is something special about performing a piece that was specifically ‘choreographed’ on you. You can take more artistic liberty…creative ‘ownership’ if you will..

Here are a few shots captured during the ‘creation process’ which by now is nearly finished..Next week will take us down Nyhavn Canal to this beautiful theater, where we’ll put the finishing touches on what will soon be a new piece of dance history.

  

Contemporary Creations & Captures.

~p.e.

Very Berry Ice Cream

Do you know what I love about Sunny afternoons…? Strolling down Nyhavn to the buzz of café life, the smell of waffles & most importantly, the cones of ice-cream cradled indulgently by locals & tourists alike. If the weather is anywhere over 50 here in Copenhagen, it is reason enough to break out the scooper and head for the sun. Naturally, I have no objection.

What better way to prepare for summer’s finest then lovely bowls/cones of homemade Ice Cream in the Spring??

…my sentiments exactly.

So, now that my little ice cream machine is on a churning roll, I’ve decided to embrace fresh berries, cold cream, exotic spices & all of the freedoms that come with personal flavor favorites…This week’s Scoop du Jour? A Very Berry Ice Cream that I saw the likes of here ~ a twist of blackberries & raspberries did the trick for this roomie-approved recipe which brought back the sweetest memories of after school stops at Big Olaf Creamery…think blackberry sherbet and you’re right there with me ;) Ready for a visual…? I can personally tell you that one bowl is never enough.

Here’s to Sunlight Sweets & Cold Midnight Treats.

berries & bliss ~ p.e.

Versatile Blogger Award

     I am thrilled (and humbled) to announce that I’ve been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by a fellow dance/health enthusiast— whom I owe a major ‘Merci Beaucoup‘ over at  dance healthier!

A Versatile Blogger Award nomination is attained simply when one blog is nominated by another blog – Tutus&Tea was in fact nominated by dancehealthier, and is ever so grateful…This award does come with a set of rules which include nominating 15 other bloggers (of course, notifying them of their nomination) and listing 7 facts about yours truly.

  Alors, I would like to personally thank the following blogs for giving me every day inspiration to seek, savor & share my own experiences with all of you…

 

 

 

1. ElbowRoom

2. Cannelle et Vanille

3. Tartelette

4. A Cup of Jo

5. What Katie Ate

6. La Tartine Gourmande

7. Mowielicious

8. Mother Lovely

9. Roost

10. The Little Red House

11. My New Roots

12. Sprouted Kitchen

13. Tea Time Thoughts

14. Matchbook Mag

15. Oh Happy Day!

And as for my seven facts….well here you are:

1. I am a professional ballet dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen, Denmark

2. I am a culinary enthusiast at the highest, humblest degree….hence my nickname ‘p.e.’ (Petite Épicurienne)

3. I love traveling, photographing and journaling my experiences to share with others…

4. I am an admitted francophile…loving all things french, parisian, meringued….I think you see…

5. Must end my night with a bowl of ice cream…see here.

6. Love to stop and appreciate the little moments in life that keep us happy on a daily basis..

7. Forever inspired by my family, friends and mostly, my God.

A special thank you once again for receiving this award that not only recognizes my work, but celebrates the worthy inspiration of so many others as well…

Blueberry Sundays

There are times when cravings strike and are best not to be ignored…. I love when these particular cravings come on a Sunday…especially when I’m still in my pajamas, and happen to have all of the ingredients they may call for on hand..It’s like a spectacular twist of culinary fate.

As such…. Sunday morning I woke with the sun, joined some friends to see the worldly documentary, One Day on Earth, which was entirely worth a Sunday outing…and came home to make these cupfuls of joy…

These Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting that I originally saw here (exnay on the lemon curd…) decorated the windowsills of my apartment long enough for a quick photo-op, before mysteriously disappearing…I”m afraid this recipe is a new staple in my book of sweets.

Here’s to earthly perspective, Sundays to rest & cupcakes to create…

documentaries & blueberries~p.e.