Hello lovelies! Emma here, your favourite Derbyshire ballerina blogger, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be taking you back to a fantastic year in ballet history: 1983! Put on your most fabulous pink tutu and get ready to spin through the most enchanting decade.
This year was like a beautifully crafted ballet itself, filled with both powerful stories and stunning, artistic movements. And what better way to celebrate this incredible year than with a blog post? 💖
This week, as usual, I've been hopping around the world through my special little secret: street performances! This week it was all about the bright lights of New York, a city that definitely has a magical, almost fairytale quality about it. They adore a pink tutu over there, just like my dear Derbyshire darlings.
But enough about me – let's dive into the fascinating world of 1983 and its captivating ballet history!
A Royal Celebration 👑1983 was the year that Princess Diana joined the Royal Ballet as a Patron! Can you imagine the buzz that must have generated? 👑 The media was going wild and the Royal Opera House was probably just as abuzz with all the excitement! You bet she made it a highlight on the royal agenda!
We all know the ballet is a grand and sophisticated world, but Princess Diana, well, she brought a touch of playful sparkle. She totally understood the elegance and grace of the ballet and brought this same sparkle and grace to all her Royal events. It’s no surprise that her own grace inspired many aspiring young dancers!
New Beginnings ✨1983 saw the launch of several exciting ballets! The legendary American choreographer Jerome Robbins unveiled a stunning masterpiece called “The Four Seasons” at the New York City Ballet. This beautiful production captivated audiences with its powerful themes of life and love - absolutely captivating!
The Royal Ballet also had a major hit with David Bintley's production of "The Still Point," showcasing stunning choreography and powerful performances. Both Bintley and Robbins helped create a real buzz in the ballet world, it was so inspiring!
But there was so much more to 1983, including several new dance companies finding their place on the stage. The dance scene was brimming with creativity.
Fashion & Grace 💖This era is simply glorious for ballet fashion! Remember those wonderfully voluminous tutus with their shimmering layers of tulle? They are like beautiful clouds floating in a beautiful dance. I love them, you love them! In 1983, these gorgeous tutus had everyone talking!
We were also seeing new trends in balletwear - tights in dazzling colours, and bodices in beautiful, romantic lace. There's a reason the iconic style of "Dance with Wolves" from the late '80s looks so familiar - the fashion of 1983 inspired these styles, which in turn brought in an entirely new generation of dancers to the artform!
The vibrant dance fashion of this era really added to the magic. Can’t you imagine dancing across the stage in these gorgeous ensembles? Oh, to turn back the clock! 💖
What was happening in 1983? ✨- In the realm of music, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” still rules the charts. 🎤🕺 The world can't seem to get enough of its danceable beats, catchy lyrics, and unforgettable music videos.
- Films like “Flashdance” took the world by storm, showing off the energetic world of dance and captivating people with a story that felt both real and fantastical, a little bit of magic with real emotions!
Now, if you can picture me, whirling through the 1983 world in my bright pink tutu dancing through a sea of those iconic leather jackets, you'd be right! It was the ultimate look!
This era was brimming with colour and movement, and I hope that it’s given you a bit of ballet magic to enjoy. It truly makes you wonder about what beautiful stories ballet will be telling and what stunning new trends will be unveiling over the next years - I can't wait to see it for myself, maybe in another time travelling adventure. 😉
That's it for this week. Don't forget to subscribe to Pink Tutu, for weekly posts. Share your thoughts in the comments, I’d love to hear from you, darling.
Love,
Emma xx 💖
