History of Ballet in 2093

Hello lovelies,

Welcome back to Pink Tutu, where we're all about celebrating the exquisite art of ballet and of course, embracing the fabulousness of a pink tutu!

This week I’m thrilled to be sharing a glimpse into the past – way, way back to the year 2093.

Can you imagine? 2093! Back when humans were just starting to get their heads around truly sustainable technology, and fashion had just begun its grand journey into using recycled materials. What a time to be alive! I can’t help but wonder what our costumes were made from back then? Were we still using traditional materials, or had the evolution of sustainability finally reached the ballet world?

Now, as you know, my heart belongs to ballet – and a good trip in time is always an excuse to catch a few shows and take in some of the ballet fashions that graced the stages back then.

First, let’s talk shows. 2093 was a fantastic year for ballet, offering a vibrant and diverse range of productions. I was lucky enough to see the revival of “The Nutcracker” – which was set on a dazzlingly futuristic Christmas in a magical London.

The choreography had taken the original and really reimagined it for the 21st century! We saw stunning projection mapping that brought the snowflakes to life, and the sugarplum fairies truly sparkled under a magical winter wonderland scene!

But, it wasn't all about traditional ballets. A cutting edge piece by the legendary French choreographer, Isabelle Leveau, debuted – she really took us on an incredible journey of emotions, weaving themes of love, loss, and resilience into a captivatingly dynamic performance. And the costumes, my darlings, were incredible. Imagine, sleek and futuristic, using only recycled materials. Just thinking about them now, I’m feeling all kinds of envious of the dancers.

And speaking of international ballet, a piece by the Russian choreographer Mikhail Tchaikovsky, was premiered, that truly blew me away! He infused classic ballets like Giselle, with elements of a vibrant street-style dance. The use of urban spaces within the traditional context, was a modern touch.

Speaking of urban ballet, my trips in time always have a bit of street dance to round it out, right? That’s just me – a good mix of both high culture and street life. 2093 did not disappoint in that regard, either! I popped into one of the many outdoor urban ballet performance spots near Tower Bridge and got swept away by some incredibly talented street dancers.

One troupe even had an ensemble that looked almost like a shimmering ballet corps, decked out in pink, of course – with some of the most captivating movement sequences I’ve ever seen. They even incorporated props into their routine. Imagine a dance of glowing hoops!

Of course, my trip wouldn’t be complete without some shopping, so naturally I had to hit the stores and see what kind of tutu heaven awaited me.

2093 fashion definitely took sustainability seriously. I found beautiful tutus crafted from innovative materials that were totally chic, but without harming the planet! Some of the materials were crafted from seaweed fibres! The tutus themselves were a beautiful array of colours, textures, and fabrics. Some were silky smooth, shimmering like stars, and others had interesting texture from things like sustainable lace.

While we certainly embraced our usual styles like the traditional ballerina tutu, it was delightful to see many designs with more contemporary flair, and we even had some awesome “upcycled” tutu designs created from repurposed clothing. The ballet designers back then clearly knew what they were doing when it came to blending high fashion with sustainable practices!

Remember, lovelies, our ballet looks should always celebrate beauty, elegance, and the spirit of artistry – and doing so in an eco-conscious manner. Let's be conscious about what we wear and wear pink!

Now I can't wait to show you some amazing pictures and tell you more about my adventures in 2093, and maybe even give you some pointers on creating your own sustainable tutus! Stay tuned to Pink Tutu for my next post!