Oh darling, prepare to be swept away on a journey back in time, back to the captivating year of 1832! As a ballerina, my heart beats for history, and this year holds a special place in my tutu-clad memories. Grab your teacups, dearest readers, and let's dive into a whirlwind of tutus, twirls, and tantalising performances!
Now, imagine, if you will, stepping into a world of gaslight-lit theaters, the soft flutter of silk skirts and the whispers of anticipation building as the curtain rises. In 1832, ballet wasn't just a performance; it was an event, a spectacle to behold.
This was a year of change in the world of dance. The Romantic era, brimming with emotion and expression, was making its grand entrance! Remember those sweeping leaps and those dreamy, expressive poses we all adore? Well, thank goodness, 1832 was when these started to come to the fore. Imagine dancers expressing their innermost feelings through graceful, heart-melting movements - it was a glorious era for ballet to be blossoming!
And let's talk about the fashion, my dears! I just swoon over those costumes from the 1830s! Picture a symphony of shimmering satin and billowing tulle, accented with the most intricate embroidery – oh, to twirl in such beauty! We may not have had the stretchy, form-fitting spandex we have today, but oh my, those billowing skirts! Those swirling fabrics? Pure magic!
As I mentioned earlier, London was the ballet centre of the world at the time! It's where the talented ballerinas like Fanny Cerrito, a favourite of mine for her enchanting artistry, stole the stage!
Fancy an exciting adventure? You could even find the world’s first "ballet on ice" shows happening in 1832! I'm not entirely sure what those looks like, but imagine, skating and ballet! Talk about combining grace and athleticism, darling! I can't wait to learn more about this in my next journey.
1832 was an extraordinary year in ballet, a year that marked the beginnings of what we cherish today. It was a year when ballet was taking daring steps forward, embracing new styles and expressing the human experience in ways never seen before. And while our dance world today looks very different, the essence, the raw emotion and graceful beauty, has remained the same, reminding us all that the love of ballet is timeless.
*What are you wearing to see your next ballet show? *
Remember, darling, my goal is to have everyone wear a pink tutu, at least once in their lives! Until then, I'll keep posting, share my love for all things ballet, and hopefully, inspire you all to embrace the wonder of ballet and perhaps even wear a touch of pink. Let’s dance!
