#BalletHistory during 1728 02 February

Hello darlings! It’s Emma, your Pink Tutu time-travelling blogger, ready to whisk you away on another adventure! This month, I’m dipping my toes in the history of ballet, 1728 to be precise – a date you might want to pop into your diary. Why? Because, oh my sweet heavens, on the 2nd of February, a world of wonders unfolded in the dazzling theatre of ballet!

My time-travel outfit this month, of course, had to be a pink, shimmering tulle dream, perfect for twirling in the past. And my trusty sidekick? Magic Meg, my beautiful pink shire with a white mane and tail, and those golden hooves that glint like coins under the historical moonlight. Her saddle is the most fabulous fuchsia satin, and my leather rucksack is brimming with enough historical treasures to fill a museum, or perhaps a grand shop on London's Bond Street!

We've galloped through time before, you see, and you wouldn't believe some of the wonders we've found tucked away in dusty historical corners! This month, my lovelies, it’s not just a historic dance event we’ve found. It’s a revelation!

Let’s go back in time to Paris. The date? 2nd of February, 1728. The place? The majestic Opera House – oh, the gilded grandeur! The very air buzzes with the excitement of a new ballet debut: "L'Amour Vengeur" by the extraordinary Monsieur Antoine de Favart.

Monsieur Favart, you see, was a pioneer. Not just in his delightful and dramatic writing, but in introducing elements we all take for granted today – think pantomimes, and those captivating ballets we just have to see! He blended dance with stories and oh so much charming theatricality. Can you imagine, my darlings, how sensational this must have been? The stage was alight with emotion!

It’s not just the show itself, though, that fascinates. You know how much I adore my ballet fashion, and let me tell you, this ballet costume – it's utterly stunning. There's something truly magical about the ballet dress – so beautifully crafted. It had those delicate frills, all the movement of swirling satin and ruffles, like a dream caught in a whirlwind! Oh, darling, I felt like I had stepped straight into a fairytale!

I must mention the dancing, oh darling, what a sight for sore eyes! A masterpiece of beauty. Monsieur Favart – a true artist, an innovative visionnaire who pushed the boundaries, created such drama and beauty, all at the same time. I feel a tad bit of a kinship to this brilliant Monsieur!

Oh darling, this historical journey filled me with inspiration. Just imagining those delicate tutus twirling, those movements and emotions on display, that combination of storytelling and artistry – it’s just too fabulous! It really reminded me of how far we've come. Think about how ballet evolved from court dances and how Monsieur Favart put the heart of theatre onto the stage.

Remember what I’ve said, darling, it’s time we bring that pink-tutu magic into the 21st century, take inspiration from Monsieur Favart. Imagine a ballet world where all these things come together. A mix of pantomime, storytelling and a dash of that magic pink tulle we love! Imagine that – all the worlds I love, coming together!

Monsieur Favart's world of ballet was quite different from ours today. It's like comparing a beautifully crafted antique teacup with a gleaming modern espresso machine! The fashions are different – think big skirts and elaborate wigs – but oh, what an elegant style! And, oh darlings, let's talk about those wigs. They just beg for an extravagant fashion spread! A pink tutu with a bouffant wig? That's an image that makes my heart skip a beat!

Don't forget those incredible costumes – the craftsmanship that went into making them, oh darling! Those corsets – cinched in tight – and the long, flowy skirts… It's like stepping out of a painting! I wonder if we can incorporate those elements – with a little bit of modern twist!

And don’t forget, darlings, my trusty steed Magic Meg brought home not only stories of the past but also little treasures for my ballet collection: a fragment of the original script for "L'Amour Vengeur" and a hand-painted illustration of one of the costumes. I'll put them in my private gallery – they'll sit beside those exquisite ballet posters I've collected from the great, great ballet icons from history – oh, you just wouldn't believe some of the things I've found in those historical corners.

This journey was about more than just a pretty ballet dress or even a wonderful performance. It was about remembering that ballet, with its passion and grace, is about bringing people together, creating memories, and evoking joy and wonder – and oh, my darling, that's something that time can never take away.

Speaking of evoking joy, my darlings, don’t forget to tune in next month for another wonderful Pink Tutu journey through time! Who knows what wonderful ballets await us in those historical mists? But wherever our travels take us, my aim is always the same: to show the world just how wonderful ballet is, and inspire everyone to slip on a pink tutu. That’s how we’ll dance into a beautiful tomorrow – together! And remember, my darlings, if you ever feel a bit low or uncertain, just take a moment, spin a twirl, and channel your inner ballet star – with or without a tutu!