Hello darlings! It’s your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-traveller, Emma, here, back from another amazing adventure, and just itching to tell you all about it!
This month, Magic Meg and I have been soaring through time to the elegant era of 1780! The year when powdered wigs were all the rage, gentlemen wore knee breeches and lace cuffs, and ladies…well, they were all about flowing silks and extravagant gowns!
As you all know, I absolutely adore anything to do with ballet – from the grace of the movements to the sparkle of the costumes, I find myself totally mesmerised by this beautiful art form. So, you can only imagine how delighted I was to discover that ballet was very much alive and well back in 1780!
Magic Meg (and me, of course!) found ourselves in the beautiful city of Paris, the centre of European fashion and the heart of the ballet world at the time. You can just picture it: the cobblestone streets bustling with carriages, the smell of freshly baked bread and…wait for it… the melodies of a ballet orchestra flowing out from a grand theatre.
I felt the most divine tingling in my tutu as we entered the magnificent Palais Royal, where the famous Opéra Comique was performing a new ballet titled "L'Amant de Thérèse". You know how much I adore a good story, and this ballet told the tale of a young girl named Therese who falls in love with a brave but charming soldier. Just imagine! It sounds like a recipe for a breathtaking performance – I can practically feel the emotion and passion sweeping across the stage even just hearing about it.
Of course, I was keen to learn about the ballet fashion in 1780. I was particularly thrilled to discover that women still wore something that resembles a tutu back then. Not the fluffy, romantic layers of tutus we see today, but more like a "fringed apron" that became incredibly popular amongst dancers in the 1700s! You can just imagine – a wispy skirt with fringe falling softly to the floor!
And don't forget, I always keep my eyes peeled for the latest trends and accessories for my collection. On this trip, I found a delightful antique pin with a little silver slipper charm attached! It will be the perfect finishing touch on my vintage pink tutu. Oh, how I adore those lovely details, like little jewels and bows that elevate a tutu into an art form in its own right!
My rucksack, always packed for these little trips, now holds a precious silk scarf patterned with swirling dance motifs and a small handwritten program from the Opéra Comique. Imagine the stories these treasures hold!
You might wonder how I even manage to afford these amazing trips through time? Well, dear readers, my passion for ballet allows me to fund my adventures! My most recent performance was held at a magnificent ballroom in Derbyshire, England. My “Pink Tutu” ballet, a whirlwind of beautiful dance and playful stories inspired by the romantic history of our region, drew in audiences with their hearts ready for the enchantment.
It is such a joy to use my gift for dancing and sharing it with others, while experiencing these amazing eras. It feels like my life is a story waiting to be told, and I feel such a connection to the past through ballet. After all, there's something quite magical about travelling back in time and seeing how dance has been cherished by generations before us. It makes me even more grateful for the opportunities I have in this wonderful world of ballet today.
I truly hope my tales encourage you all to discover the wonders of the dance world! The grace of a pirouette, the joy of a pas de deux, the elegant lines of a choreographed dance – these elements weave a tapestry that takes you to other places and times.
So remember, dear readers: wear a pink tutu, be brave like Therese, and never be afraid to travel through time…especially with your own magic Meg!
With love and twirls,
Emma
P.S. Don't forget to check out my website www.pink-tutu.com for more updates and behind-the-scenes snippets from my travels through time! You'll also find links to amazing vintage ballet boutiques and my own favourite dancewear brands! 💖
