Hello my dearest ballet-loving lovelies! Welcome back to Pink Tutu Time Travels - your one-stop shop for all things pink, twirly, and historically fabulous! Today we're taking a leap back in time to March 3rd, 1758. Grab your pink tutus, polish those pointe shoes, and saddle up for a truly exciting adventure with Magic Meg!
As usual, the glorious sun is shining in beautiful Derbyshire. Magic Meg, my pink-sparkling Shire horse with those glorious golden hooves, was waiting for me as I hopped out of bed. Today we're off to the Continent, the very centre of ballet! My trusty rucksack, which is filled with ballet trinkets and stories from my time travelling adventures, is ready and I'm so excited! I can’t wait to tell you all about my latest discoveries.
Our destination is Paris, the city that breathes, dreams and dances! And on March 3rd, 1758, Paris was the heart of ballet, the place where everyone was watching and listening to ballet, even those who had never seen a ballet! In this year, we can truly talk about the golden age of ballet. Everyone was obsessed with dancing, with pirouettes and leaps and with ballerinas. All I could think of was which incredible theatre we would visit! There were so many to choose from: The Palais-Royal Theatre, which I hear has wonderful elaborate settings and costuming, the Opera of Paris or the theatre of the Théâtre de l'Hôtel de Bourgogne. Every theatre had an atmosphere of its own; a unique ambiance for each one.
Let's head to the heart of the Palais-Royal theatre to see a show on this magical day! I can hear the bustle of excited Parisian society as they enter, all in their most beautiful and elegant attire, shimmering with pearls, with gentlemen in powdered wigs and lace shirts. As I weave through the crowd, the air crackles with excitement! Oh, what is this?! The Royal Ballet of Paris is about to take the stage. I'm giddy with excitement. The programme tells us that the featured ballerina is Madame Camargo! Her pink satin tutu, perfectly balanced, flutters in the breeze and her movements, both strong and elegant, were so beautiful, you could feel her joy dancing throughout the theatre. Madame Camargo, whose style, daring and strong, was revolutionising the dance world, was an idol to ballerinas everywhere, especially a certain ballerina time-travelling with a pink-sparkling Shire horse! Oh, how she inspires me to perfect my own twirls and grand jetés.
On this evening, it isn't just a show. The excitement of the crowd reaches fever pitch when the Prince of Wales himself joins the audience, along with the Countess of Richmond! He arrived late and so I, too, entered late. I made my way to the back of the auditorium, finding a comfortable corner and, as the curtain rose and Madame Camargo entered, I knew this was an evening I would never forget.
As the night wore on, the whole audience was spellbound, holding their breath as they watched Madame Camargo execute her grand leaps and intricate turns. All the lights, candles flickering and dancing, played across the silk fabrics and feathered boas of her costumes, adding to the drama.
Finally, as the curtains drew close and the theatre erupted with applause, I couldn't help but feel like I was part of something truly special. I'd stumbled upon a pivotal moment in ballet history! This night felt more magical than any other! What's next in my time-travelling adventure? I’m on the hunt for ballet performances from around the world. Can you help? If you are travelling to a show that I might be able to reach with my wonderful Magic Meg and her amazing galloping abilities, then please get in touch! We all love to share our adventures and it would be a real joy to have a fellow ballet-lover in my corner. Don’t forget, Pink-Tutu.com is here every month. Join me next month for a new exciting adventure into ballet history! Until then, keep dancing and wear pink tutus with pride! Happy Dancing,
Emma
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As always, here is some additional reading for you so you can further discover ballet's incredible history and what a glorious history it has, just like our adventures together in Pink Tutu Time Travels!
Ballet History: A little read on this incredible, long history and how it spans from the courts of Renaissance Europe to modern-day ballets - and the brilliant choreographers and ballerinas who gave us these brilliant dances that are just beautiful. This website covers it all, including how, even as we discover modern dancers like Michael Flatley, tap dance and ballet are still influenced by these dances we’re exploring in this post! [Include relevant link]
Madame Camargo: For the real scoop on Madame Camargo, you have to head to the National Portrait Gallery’s archives! You will find incredible pictures and details about her revolutionary life! We just touched on her incredible work today, but, you know me, I’m on a mission for knowledge! And Madame Camargo was way ahead of her time, and in my humble opinion a great example of why ballet is all about breaking down barriers, about embracing freedom and dancing to our hearts content. That's why she inspires me so much!
[Include relevant link]- The Ballet of the Palais-Royal: It's more than just an elegant theatre and this website helps tell the whole story of what’s behind the Royal Ballet's amazing performance we watched together today. What we can’t see when we’re at the performance is the work, the years of practise, the endless energy it takes to be in such an amazing troupe. I can’t wait to add to my collection of beautiful costumes! What's on your wish list? [Include relevant link]
If you are travelling to see ballet, don’t forget to leave a comment below, letting us all know where you're off to and what’s on. Until then, remember that no matter where you are, every place has an amazing ballet history that deserves to be explored and loved. The ballet world is truly an international community. Let's keep sharing, and make a beautiful pink tutu world for everyone, and celebrate this wonderful dance tradition.
And for next month's trip? Watch out for my latest Pink Tutu time-travelling adventures on Pink Tutu Time Travels! Remember, Pink Tutu time travels once a month to a magical world. Let’s get travelling! And wear that pink tutu with pride! Happy Dancing,
Emma
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