Hello my lovely Tutu-lovers! Emma here, back again for another exciting time-travelling adventure! This month we're going to whizz back to 7th July 1765 - buckle up! Magic Meg is all sparkly and ready to take us on a whirl through the history of ballet, and let's be honest, you can never have enough of a good old dose of ballet history, can you?
As I saddle up Magic Meg, her pink shimmer catches the light and it fills my heart with joy - nothing says "Time to Dance!" better than a pink sparkly horse with golden hooves!
Now, as we gallop through the shimmering portal to 1765, I'm looking for a little inspiration for my latest pink tutu design! I have to admit, that when you time travel with Magic Meg, you've always got to be prepared - in 1765, things were a little less, erm... sparkly, let's say! I mean, you don't see tutus made with feathers and beads popping up everywhere in a 1765 court scene. Luckily, I've packed my leather rucksack, so I'm always ready to jot down notes about my fashion findings from whatever era I end up in! Speaking of which, my recent fascination with ribbons - particularly pink ones - will no doubt come in handy in this time period.
Ah, look! A grand theatre building - how exciting! As we approach the entrance, I catch a glimpse of a charming sign that reads "Royal Opera House, Covent Garden"! This is absolutely perfect, just the place for a history lesson about ballet. The 7th of July 1765 was, by pure coincidence, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, a dancer, choreographer and ballet master considered a crucial figure in ballet history! You might recognise his name if you've seen his book Letters on Dancing, considered to be one of the most important texts in ballet literature.
Inside, I catch a glimpse of the performance. From the glimpse I got, there were many courtly dances. Imagine: minuet, gavotte, sarabande. So beautiful, so graceful, I can feel the rhythm pulsating through my veins! I wonder how my beloved tutu would have been received!
As I stroll through the dimly lit halls, my eyes wander over beautifully preserved historical artifacts and costumes. I spot a shimmering gold embroidery and even a feathered fan from a 1700s court dancer. The silk fabrics are stunningly detailed, so exquisite that I almost faint from sheer aesthetic joy! Just imagining a 1765 version of the tutu, with all the historical flair. It's definitely giving me inspiration for a new piece!
Now, it's not just all about the dancing! I have to tell you all about the Covent Garden in 1765. There were little cobbled streets lined with bustling shops. A fragrant bakery with fresh loaves oozing their delicious aromas into the air, oh, how I crave a warm loaf right now. Then there's a sweet stall overflowing with tempting sweets, and even a silk shop with bolts of pink! Can you imagine? I mean, pink isn't always an obvious choice back in the day, so I couldn't help myself!
This trip to Covent Garden was all about the joy of ballet and discovering the history of dance in its full glory! While I love the dazzling glitz of the 21st Century, there's something special about taking a trip into the past, donning my leather rucksack, and learning about ballet's history. It fills my soul with pure inspiration.
Speaking of inspiration... I am absolutely itching to whip up a 1765-themed tutu design. Imagine flowing silk ribbons, soft, subtle detailing, perhaps some delicate beadwork? Just think how charming a pink tutu would have looked back then! My mission is clear: I want every ballerina, past and present, to twirl in a beautiful pink tutu.
Well, I've got a whole load of historical ballet facts bubbling in my brain. I just had to share the joy of my trip back to 1765. My rucksack is bursting with ideas. Make sure you join me next month on www.pink-tutu.com for the next time travel adventure, and you'll have to wait and see where Magic Meg whisks us to!
Until next time, my Tutu-lovers! Dance your heart out!
