Welcome back to Pink Tutu Time Travels, my fellow ballet enthusiasts! It's September, the air is crisp, and I'm feeling truly inspired. This month marks a special occasion – it's time to journey back to 1683, a pivotal year in ballet history. 🩰
As you all know, this is blog post number 273 on www.pink-tutu.com! This little corner of the internet is dedicated to all things pink tutu, time travel, and ballet history. My mission – to inspire the world to embrace the twirling, the grace, the fashion, the joy – yes, the sheer magic of ballet! And who better to join us on this adventure than me, your favourite tutu-wearing time traveler?
But let's get back to our voyage through time! My pink steed, Magic Meg – a sparkling shire horse with golden hooves and a mane like spun silk – is pawing at the bit. The leather rucksack strapped to my back, filled with shimmering costume remnants and faded stories from forgotten ballets, feels heavy but oh-so-worthwhile!
As I mentioned, September is brimming with history in the world of dance. It’s a time of celebration! It's the month the Royal Ballet was founded, 1683 being the pivotal year. Talk about a milestone, wouldn't you say? Think of it! All that stunning choreography, the masterful performance – and to think it all started this month! ✨
I can practically see the gilded theatre, the candlelight flickering across the painted faces of the performers, the gasp of the audience as the dancers move in elegant harmony! Every leap, every pirouette whispers tales of creativity, dedication, and passion.
Can you imagine the stories swirling within those theatre walls? How the music swelled, how the costuming shimmered, the excitement building with every beat of the drum? It's easy for me to get swept away by such rich history! But today, my focus is on the dance itself – that is the core of my being.
Speaking of core… this month's historical time travel finds us in Derbyshire, my home county! It was the home to many 17th-century ballet classes for those fortunate enough to be exposed to the delights of this new dance craze. Think of it, girls and boys pirouetting, plie-ing, even perhaps learning some of the earliest versions of bourrees or graceful pas de bourrees underneath Derbyshire skies! Isn't that just utterly charming? It makes you want to spin a perfect whirl yourself, doesn't it?
Now, let’s delve a little deeper into the ballet scene of 1683. Think grand, but not as we know it! Ballets were born out of the aristocratic court, a grand affair with intricate movements that spoke volumes in their grandeur! Ballet, in those days, wasn't just entertainment, it was a mirror of society. It whispered of social stature and of power, which to me is a wonderfully poetic juxtaposition against the graceful movement.
As I sit here, writing my blog post, I can almost hear the tinkling of courtly music, feel the anticipation, and smell the sweet scent of perfume from those long-ago ladies' gowns. Can you feel it too, fellow dancers?
A Fashionable Delectable But let's not forget the fabulous ballet fashion of 1683! Remember, this is the time of the elaborate, of the rich materials, of the vibrant colors! Just imagine – feathered headpieces, embroidered silk stockings, the whisper of taffeta on taffeta.
Yes, a ballet costume from that era wasn't just for covering the body, it was a statement of class, a theatrical extravaganza! Now that is a dance costume after my own heart. If you’ll forgive me a quick aside – you know I adore tutus of all shades – especially the bright, blushing pink tutus of this particular period, all the better when accessorized with real feathers! I can just see them, shimmering underneath the chandeliers, spinning to the rhythm of a courtly song.
And so we come full circle – the beauty, the magic, the story, and the spectacle are all intricately intertwined in the world of ballet! But most importantly, it is a reminder that ballet is for everyone, no matter the century. I hope that my journey has inspired you all to wear a tutu and make it part of your daily lives – whether that’s just an inspirational reminder or even in your dancing classes or street performances.
Don't forget to leave your thoughts and comments in the section below! If you have your own favourite ballerina story to tell – do share!
Until next month, I bid you all adieu! Happy twirling, and always wear pink! 💕
P.S. Be sure to check out my upcoming performances, coming to your town soon! I'd be delighted to meet some of you and hear your ballet stories too! ✨
