Hey darlings! Emma here, back with another whirl through the history of our beloved ballet. Today, we’re time-travelling all the way to the future! Yep, that’s right, 2062! 🩰 I’m so excited to tell you all about this amazing year for ballet - prepare to be whisked away on a tutu-ful adventure.
As always, my darling time travel is funded by the generosity of those who appreciate my street performances – I just can’t get enough of seeing the smiles on faces when I twirl through the cobblestones of Derby. There’s something so captivating about ballet that it transcends time. It really is magical. ✨
So, 2062... a time where we see some real ground-breaking ballet. First things first – what was I wearing? A magnificent magenta silk tutu with pink sequin embellishments, naturally! Just a little sparkle to take me through a very glamorous year indeed. The pink tutu is really catching on – we've got some stunning creations, and so many of you are taking to the streets! We’re making ballet more accessible to all – something I’m super passionate about, especially because in this time period the theatre itself is going through an amazing transformation.
The biggest change we saw in 2062 was the development of ‘Holo-Stage’. This amazing innovation brought a whole new dimension to ballet. Using holographic technology, audiences are truly immersed in the world of the performance, the theatre transformed with stunning, realistic landscapes projected all around them. It felt as if we were all dancing on stage, transported by magical light!
It’s no surprise that a ballet with a futuristic theme – ‘Quantum Leap’, created by a dynamic choreographer named Sergei – became the hottest ticket in town! It was like being launched into a world of intergalactic journeys, dancing on swirling galaxies, with spectacular space-themed costumes! And it wasn't just the performance that wowed – even the audience dress code took things to a new level of fantastic! We’re talking about iridescent, glittering tutus inspired by celestial bodies. They really took "sparkling like stars" to a whole new dimension! 💫
I have to say, ‘Quantum Leap’ left me feeling inspired. I found myself experimenting with my own street choreography – throwing in a few twirls and leaps that mimicked a rocket-launch – always safe and well-rehearsed, of course.
But 2062 wasn’t all about intergalactic ballet. The traditional style of ballet continued to shine through, especially in the revivals of some true classics! One I was especially looking forward to was a production of Swan Lake set on an elegant ship! A graceful tribute to a beautiful era. The costumes – beautifully designed in luxurious creams and delicate blush tones – made the graceful ballerinas shimmer like swans, gliding through the theatre space in an ethereal choreography that almost made me cry! 😭
My shopping escapades took me to the most exciting ballet fashion house – Tutu Chic, a haven of everything tutu and pretty. They had a line dedicated to Holo-Stage ballet costumes, shimmering and futuristic. The whole range was perfect for my favourite pink tutu wearer – a pink velvet design, with dazzling pink, purple and holographic silver embellishments that reflected the Holo-Stage light beautifully.
There were tutus in so many stunning new designs in 2062! It truly felt like everyone was falling in love with tutus. Even the ballet shops on Oxford Street were offering some real statement tutus, from extravagant sequined designs, to those in bright, fun patterns. TutuChic also started doing workshops to teach everyone how to create their own custom tutus, with tutorials available in English, French, and even Russian! It's been wonderful seeing the whole world get in touch with their inner tutu enthusiast. ❤️
I also found a very special, antique ballerina doll in an enchanting vintage store on Bond Street. A hand-painted, beautiful ceramic doll in a pink tutu! Now that doll is pride of place in my dressing table.
You know how I feel about pink tutus. I always love the chance to go on the hunt for some new tutu designs to add to my collection, but what I really loved about the designs I found in 2062 were the stories behind them. They were inspired by a beautiful diversity of cultures and traditions. From vibrant South American tutus to those drawing inspiration from ancient Chinese dancers. This beautiful global spread was so exciting to see.
Looking back, 2062 was an absolutely captivating year for ballet – and of course for my tutu collection. It was such a brilliant year that it inspires me to keep going, to encourage all of you to keep wearing pink tutus, to create your own dance styles, and most importantly to spread the joy of dance to everyone! It's the perfect time to pick up a tutu, and if it's not pink already, I say, let's add some colour to it! Until next time, my lovely dancers – let's keep spreading the tutu-love! 💗
