Hello, lovelies! Emma here, your ever-so-pink ballet blogger, back from a whirlwind trip through time to the sparkly, delightful year of 2011! Oh, the tutus! The shows! It was a year that truly showcased the timeless beauty and ever-evolving magic of ballet. I just had to share all the delightful discoveries with you, darling readers. Let's twirl right into the heart of 2011!
Tutus, Tutu Everywhere!
2011 was a year where ballet fashion really hit its stride. You know, sometimes, the old designs are simply the best. It's like that fabulous vintage pink tutu I found in a Parisian boutique! You wouldn't catch me in anything less than the classics, darling! Speaking of classics, think Swan Lake. Absolutely dreamy! And just imagine the dramatic tutus from Giselle and The Nutcracker. Now, we are talking truly stunning elegance and romantic charm! I just couldn't help but channel that iconic 19th-century vibe during my street ballet performances, and those tutus definitely made an impression!
Lights! Camera! Action! (And Pointe Shoes!)
Oh, 2011 was full of must-see ballets, and I'm pretty sure my bank account still shudders from the sheer delight! It all began in New York, where the New York City Ballet (who doesn't adore their tutus!) put on the breathtaking, sparkling "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" - so utterly captivating! London was abuzz with its usual fabulous shows too, Royal Ballet, naturally, put on a mesmerizing "The Sleeping Beauty" - a classic for a reason, dear reader! And then there was "Romeo and Juliet" from the English National Ballet; the drama! Oh, my dear friends, the drama! And in Paris (my favourite place to find that perfect tutu!), it was the Paris Opera Ballet showing us their spectacularly dramatic "The Lady of the Camellias".
Dancing My Way Through Time
Let me tell you, darling, it was like walking into a fairy tale! But in 2011, I just couldn't stop twirling. My time-travelling shoes must be cursed to dance! So, during my little adventures in the streets of London, New York, and Paris, my pink tutus twirled on the pavement, the streets became my stage. Let's be honest - who could resist? Those passers-by with their fascinated, adoring stares? It was as if every street corner was a stage and my heart, a chorus. I couldn't help myself! It was art, it was expression , and who's not up for that in a tutu, eh?!
The Next Chapter in Ballet
What I loved most about this era of ballet was this glorious blending of the traditional with something new. It felt like a beautiful, colourful wave. A few companies gave us these stunning, breathtaking performances like " Chroma" by Wayne McGregor and "The Rite of Spring", both with amazing music! But truly, ballet was just taking its breath away in so many ways. The contemporary choreographers had real flair, you know, creating these original, experimental, dazzling shows - just think, it was all new! This explosion of contemporary ideas fused with the grace of classical movements made the 2011 ballet world just as enchanting as a vintage tutu, yet also so fresh and current.
2011 - It's All About the Tutus
My lovelies, ballet in 2011 was simply brimming with vibrant colours, exquisite shapes, and elegant artistry, so many tutus. A tutu can transform you - just you try slipping into a pink one and telling me otherwise! It's a magical garment that reminds us to dance through life, embrace grace and joy, and let our spirits twirl like ribbons in the wind.
And what a magical journey it has been, my lovelies! From classic to modern, 2011 was an absolute triumph in the world of dance. It really made me want to take a ballet class right this second!
Until next time, my dears! Keep those tutus twirling, embrace your inner ballerina, and keep your hearts filled with the magic of dance.
Love, Emma
