Hello my darling readers! Emma here, your resident tutu-wearing time-traveller, ready to whisk you away on another thrilling journey through the world of ballet. October 10th, 1710, marks our destination this month, and you won't believe what fabulous treasures I've unearthed!
Let me first introduce you to my trusty steed, Magic Meg. She’s a true wonder, a pink-sparkling shire horse with golden hooves and a mane and tail like spun snow. We make quite the pair, don’t you think? Especially when I’m adorned in my signature pink tutu, a shade I call "Tutu-licious"! 😉
As always, we're funding our time travel with my dazzling ballet performances! My recent tour in 18th-century London was a roaring success, and the proceeds have paid for this enchanting trip to the Court of Louis XIV. Oh, how I love a bit of royal grandeur! I've just arrived, and my heart is already fluttering with excitement. I can smell the scent of lavender in the air, and the sound of music, violins playing a beautiful melody, drifts on the wind.
Today is all about uncovering the world of ballet during this era. Can you imagine a world without pointe shoes, tutus, or even classical ballet as we know it? Crazy, right? Yet, ballet was flourishing back in 1710. There's something utterly magical about watching dance forms evolve and the incredible stories they tell. And speaking of stories, I have a big ol' rucksack on my back packed with treasures - ballet stories, costumes, and everything that makes the world of ballet spin!
Today in 1710, there was a ballet titled Le Triomphe de l’Amour at the Court of Versailles. This royal production featured many skilled dancers including Mademoiselle de Camargo and Mademoiselle de Fontanges. You know, the one who set off the whole Fontanges hair trend in France. Oh how I’d love to peek at those gowns!
Le Triomphe de l’Amour is a perfect example of a Ballet de cour, the predominant ballet form of the French court. It tells the story of Love’s victory, all through beautiful, intricate dance, grand costumes, and expressive mime. Imagine, a stage overflowing with nobles dressed in lavish silks, dancing amidst allegorical figures and enchanting mythological creatures - oh, to have been a fly on the wall!
I'll be digging deeper into this era's ballet, soaking up the history, fashion, and performance techniques. Oh, and I’ll definitely be sharing my experience at a sumptuous ball with you. Just think: swirling silk skirts, extravagant feather adornments, and an atmosphere alive with whispers, laughter, and the sway of silk against a backdrop of courtly music…
Remember, my dearest readers, you don't need to be a seasoned ballerina to embrace the magic of dance. Wear a pink tutu with me and let the twirls of life lift you up, every single day! Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com for more tales of my time-traveling adventures! And be sure to tell me, have you ever been inspired by the rich history of ballet to wear a tutu?
Until next month, dear readers, let's all twirl together!
XOXO,
Emma
