Hello darlings! Welcome back to Pink Tutu, your one-stop shop for all things ballet-beautiful! I'm your resident tutu enthusiast, Emma, ready to whisk you back in time for another dose of ballet history. Today we're diving into the shimmering year of 1847, a time when the graceful art form was taking exciting strides – think of it like a pirouette towards even more spectacular artistry!
As a Derbyshire girl, I love seeing history come alive in my own backyard. So you can imagine my excitement to tell you that the Royal Ballet was founded in this very year, 1847, as the Royal Italian Opera Ballet Company! Think about that – our heritage, making a global impact!
I know you’re dying to know, so let’s jump straight into the fabulous fashion of this period!
1847: Fashion & Fabulousness
Now, let’s chat about ballet fashion in 1847. Think graceful, flowing lines – you know, the perfect base for twirling! The tutu is going strong, but evolving, much like we should always be aiming to do, dear readers! There’s a distinct move towards the "Romantic" tutu, which meant light, flowing tulle with a little more coverage around the bottom, a definite contrast to the earlier, very short “classic” style. I've been dying to see the romantic tutu in my local theatre productions.
For me, the romantic tutu is simply elegant. Imagine the delight of twirling with graceful layers and that light, billowy movement. Chef's Kiss
Oh, and did I mention that a big deal in 1847 was the arrival of the pointed shoe? Oh, how I adore pointed shoes. They just scream sophistication and grace. So, those dancers were able to perform in much more dynamic and fluid ways! A true turning point for the art form. Take a bow, dancers of 1847!
Performances and Passion: What to See
You simply can't talk about 1847 without talking about ballet's iconic figures.
You've got Carlotta Grisi, the queen of Romantic ballet! Just picturing her dancing those famous "Giselle" pas de deux makes me want to break out into a Grand jeté. Now, this wouldn’t be a Pink Tutu post without a quick shopping spree, and Carlotta's exquisite "Giselle" dress has become my most sought after piece of vintage ballet fashion! If anyone's got a lead, let a girl know!
Then, of course, there was the mesmerizing Marie Taglioni. If we're thinking ethereal elegance, her performances are pure magic!
Speaking of shows, imagine being present in London in 1847 for a ballet performance! Talk about a magical experience! Imagine the vibrant colours of the costumes and the excitement building in the air! Those ballerinas, gliding across the stage, a kaleidoscope of light and grace. My head spins thinking about it!
Street Performance and My Travels
To fund my journeys through time and spread the joy of pink tutus, I’ve been incorporating more and more street performance into my daily routine. Imagine seeing me pirouette past the fishmongers of Derby Market Square, or dancing with shoppers on the cobbled streets of Matlock Bath – pure delight!
My aim is to have everyone sporting pink tutus! What better way than to show them how much fun it can be! Maybe the folks in the past would have been receptive too!
My Thoughts
Overall, 1847 was a fascinating year for ballet. Imagine how much the art form would progress even further over the coming years! I hope I can get back in time and see more for myself!
Oh, and you know, a few more historical pink tutus would definitely add that extra dash of fabulousness to my collection! So, keep your eyes peeled, my dears!
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Until next time, keep twirling!
Much love,
Emma
