Hey Tutu Lovers!
It's Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad time traveller, back with another peek into the world of ballet's past! This month, we're waltzing our way back to August 8th, 1715, and believe me, it's a time period that truly shines!
My trusty steed, the glorious Magic Meg ā with her shimmering pink coat, golden hooves, and flowing white mane and tail ā has deposited me right in the heart of London, in the midst of the glorious Georgian era. Fashion was at its peak, with exquisite gowns, powdered wigs, andā¦ well, the men might have been sporting elaborate clothing, but the women? The women had some seriously incredible styles!
Speaking of style, you know my rucksack on my back is bursting with treasures Iāve collected from the past! This time, I managed to snag a tiny pamphlet advertising a "Ballet dāAction" by John Weaver. Talk about early forms of ballet! It was basically a "story-telling ballet", much like the early ballets we studied in our history lessons! The most fascinating bit? The pamphlet promises some breathtaking "Machines and Flying Scenes," oh how I long to have seen them! It was clearly not enough to just dance; they had to have impressive stage design and theatrical elements back then, just like us modern dancers.
Anyway, back to this beautiful cityā¦ London in 1715, buzzing with life. And I? Of course, Iām decked out in my signature pink tutu, naturally. As always, I aim to spread the pink tutu love, because everyone, in every era, deserves a splash of vibrant joy!
*What's in store for the world of ballet? *
Firstly, let's delve into the 1715 theatrical scene:
- Ballet dāAction: It was all the rage back then. Think captivating stories told through movement and dance, sometimes with impressive stage props. The āmachine scenesā promised in the pamphlet would have been absolutely incredible. Imagine a giant moving stage that transported the characters ā wow!
- John Weaver: This guy was the āITā choreographer! He's all over the 1715 ballet scene. Apparently, he wanted to create "dramatic dances" with emotional impact ā a big shift from what we would call courtly dance back then.
So, even though the Paris Opera Ballet (founded in 1669) was making a big impact, England had its own exciting developments happening. Ballet wasn't just in one place back then. The world was truly becoming a stage for all!
But my trip isn't just about ballet, itās about experiencing the era. This trip is definitely all about the elegance and refinement of 1715. Can you imagine strolling around in this time period, dressed in a beautiful satin ballgown and my signature pink tutu?
Imagine...:
- Taking a carriage ride through London, my pink tutu swirling in the wind (and, of course, strategically tucked within my ballgown) as we pass Buckingham Palace.
- Sipping a cup of fragrant tea, admiring the intricate craftsmanship of the elegant ladies around me. I might try to teach them how to twirl. After all, a pink tutu needs to be twirled!
- Enjoying a performance at the King's Theatre - and secretly dreaming of seeing one of Weaver's breathtaking "machine scenes!"
But, you know me, my loves. It wouldnāt be a proper pink-tutu time travel blog if I wasnāt out spreading the pink tutu love, right?
So, guess what Iām doing? I'm going to organize a āPink Tutu Tea Party!ā Just imagine all these ladies, decked out in their most fashionable outfits, all sporting beautiful pink tutus. Think laughter, music, delicious tea and a celebration of feminine grace. Now, wouldnāt that be something special?!
Well, off I go! Stay tuned for updates on the Pink Tutu Tea Party and don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com! You can always find me there, posting once a month and always ready to discuss ballet with my beloved readers! I canāt wait to take you on another adventure through time next month. Until then, remember to twirl and stay beautiful! š©° š
Love,
Emma x
