Post #210: A Pink-tastic Journey Through Time
Hey, you beautiful dancers! Emma here, your Pink Tutu correspondent, ready to whisk you back to 1782! As you know, I’m a big fan of all things pink and pretty, especially when it comes to tutus. This year, we’re going to be travelling through time to discover just how ballet fashion has evolved over the centuries, all from the comfort of your own dressing room, so put your pinkest tutu on and grab your tiaras, girls, we’re about to get a little bit of history!
Now, 1782, this was a whimsical year for ballet! We saw the first glimpses of romanticism blossoming in dance, leaving behind the heavier, more structured style of the Baroque period. Just like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, ballet was embracing a more delicate and expressive way of moving. The focus now shifted to elegance and emotion. I’m all for that, you know!
We're looking at costumes getting lighter and flowier. Goodbye to those heavy skirts and corsets! Ladies were starting to embrace soft, billowing silks and flowing lines, creating that magical airy sensation that I simply adore. Imagine that, tutus made of delicate silk! They sound simply divine.
I've heard tell of a brilliant choreographer named Jean Georges Noverre, who is a bit of a darling. He’s known as the ‘father of modern ballet’. Can you imagine how much he's inspiring this new era of grace and emotion in dance? Imagine those heartfelt leaps! Noverre wanted ballet to tell stories and express real emotions. Imagine a tutu with a story! How exciting!
What shows could you have seen in 1782?
While tutus might not have been the central theme, imagine this: There were spectacular ballet shows happening all over the continent. Let's think France! Oh my, wouldn't it be wonderful to be in Paris right now! Ballet lovers were going wild for pieces like "Psyche" (oh, so poetic!). The Paris Opera, that most elegant venue! What would the gowns look like? I wonder if they'd be slightly reminiscent of tutus.
Speaking of France, in this time, ballet truly bloomed! Imagine waltzing down the Champs-Elysees in a beautiful pastel-hued tutu! Ballet became the social it-girl in Paris and beyond. And don’t even get me started on the beautiful shoes! Ballet was the hot fashion statement, so prepare to twirl!
I love that the ballet world back then was filled with intrigue - ballerinas competing, stories being told in dance, and new, breathtaking movements that captured everyone's hearts! We definitely wouldn’t have to wait to see tutus in full swing for much longer, just wait!
The Future of Pink (and Tutu!) Fashion
I’ve said it before, and I'll say it again: tutus will be everything soon. In 1782, the seeds of what we call modern ballet were being sown. Ballet’s fashion evolution just takes time, and we're in it for the long haul. And imagine how spectacular the futuristic-styled, pink tutu looks in just a couple of centuries! Oh my! Think of the sequins and glitter we’ll be rocking!
The point is, folks, ballet fashion and ballet itself is a beautiful story in the making, and I’m here to take you on a gorgeous ride. Remember: Life's better in a tutu! And always embrace your inner pinkness. Don't forget to comment below, telling me what you think about this trip back in time! You’d look fab in that time, my dearest! I hope you have enjoyed my little journey through history! I'm heading off for some street ballet to save up for more beautiful, historical outfits! Bye for now!
Love and Pink Glitter,
Emma xx
