Hey everyone! Emma here, your resident pink tutu-wearing time traveller! As December rolls in, my mind is already flitting towards festive celebrations, glittering lights, and the joy of twinkling tutus - but first, let's take a trip back in time to a very special date, December 12th, 1737.
Hold onto your tutus, ladies! Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of 18th-century ballet and I can already feel the elegant flourishes of powdered wigs and the graceful swaying of silk gowns. But first, I must introduce you to my trusted steed - my darling Meg! She's a sparkling shire with a mane and tail the colour of fresh snow and hooves gleaming like golden nuggets. We're a match made in time-travelling heaven, all thanks to my secret stash of sparkling pink tulle. Meg just loves my pink tutu!
Now, let's unpack what's going on in the world of ballet on December 12th, 1737! As a fellow Derbyshire girl myself, you can bet my heart fluttered a bit when I found out this date was marked by a particularly notable ballet performance - "Les Fêtes de Thalie" in the English countryside! A little something for a little something! Imagine, glimmering costumes, elegant dancers, and an audience brimming with excitement.
My trusty rucksack is already bursting with bits and bobs from this historical visit! A faded playbill detailing the performance, a worn-out ballet slipper (yes, even ballerinas had flat feet back then!), and even a miniature figurine of Thalia, the muse of comedy.
1737 - An Era of Elegance and Revolution!
In the ballet world, 1737 saw a shift towards a more refined, even regal, style. We’re talking ballet as a royal entertainment - think stately waltzes, delicate gestures, and costumes dripping in elegant fabrics!
For me, 1737’s ballet was all about detail - intricately embroidered shoes, delicate headdresses, and layers upon layers of fine fabrics. This was an era where ballet really became a serious art form! Even the music was moving beyond its initial Baroque influence, weaving in more lyrical and dramatic styles!
This is all making me crave a visit to the theatre. Now that I think of it, I believe they have a delightful production of Swan Lake happening in Derbyshire later this month. I always find it fascinating to watch a performance and imagine what the dancers from earlier eras would have thought!
Speaking of "Swan Lake," can we talk about tutu design? 1737's tutus were a far cry from our modern ones - they were often more about elegance than height! Think beautiful fabric, less of a ballerina's floating cloud, and more of a stylish adornment to their already flowing gowns.
That's what makes this job so much fun! Not only can I meet ballerinas throughout history but I get to compare and contrast their clothing choices, the choreography they created, and the music that shaped the dancing world!
Embracing the Pink!
On this journey through time, it seems like the world embraced ballet as a whole, and the passion was contagious! Ballet wasn't just for the upper classes – everyone was enraptured by its beauty, the storytelling it contained, and the powerful emotions it could evoke.
And guess what? In my travels, I discovered this love for ballet had even reached fashion! Dresses were beginning to echo the elegance and flow of a ballerina's movements! Why, they even started experimenting with pink and all its glorious shades! The tutus might be different but the passion and creativity are just as bright as the glitter that adorns my favourite ones.
So, as we wind down my travel report, don't forget that on December 12th, 1737, ballet was flourishing. The stage was abuzz with life and dance, and its energy was taking the world by storm! If you want to explore more of the incredible world of ballet through time, don't forget to pop over to www.pink-tutu.com!
And who knows? Maybe, one day, you'll join me in my pink tutu, exploring a time in history that just might capture your heart! Until then, happy dancing, and remember, keep those tutus twirling!
Emma's Pink Tutu Fashion Tip!
If you’re feeling bold, experiment with bold pinks - fuchsia or hot pink might be right up your alley!
See you on my next time travel adventure!
