Hello darlings! Welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things pink and twirly! I'm Emma, your time-travelling tutu enthusiast, and this month we're soaring back to 1780! Get ready for a whirl through the world of ballet as it was – can you believe it, this year marked the beginning of a ballet revolution!
Pink Paradise with Magic Meg
Of course, before we travel back to 1780, a little pink moment is necessary, right? I’ve been indulging in some very glamorous fashion this month! A glorious new pair of pink ballet shoes with sparkling embellishments, absolutely perfect for swirling through time! And I have to tell you, Magic Meg is looking equally resplendent – I treated her to a new pink saddle cloth, adorned with shimmering stars! Her golden hooves just shine so brightly as we prepare to embark on this extraordinary journey. She's really a beauty, my shire mare, isn’t she?
A Glimpse into Ballet's Past
Right, let’s grab my leather rucksack and take a look at what was happening in the world of ballet in 1780:
Firstly, it's fascinating to know that during this era, ballet was evolving from an elite court performance into a more public spectacle. Ballet steps were becoming more athletic, lighter, and faster, moving away from the grand gestures of the courtly past. This change opened up the world of ballet to a wider audience, paving the way for its popularity and accessibility today!
We know there are ballet schools and teachers popping up all over Paris – in fact, the city is rapidly becoming a hub for ballet training. Isn’t that fantastic? They are already making some remarkable innovations in technique, like leaps and turns we see used today – we’re truly looking at the foundations of what we see and enjoy on stage today!
Of course, my leather rucksack is filled with some incredible ballet fashions from this era. I absolutely love how ballerinas in 1780 moved away from stiff, heavy costumes towards light, flowing dresses, allowing for greater flexibility and expression in their movements. Imagine it – they started to look a little more like modern-day ballet dancers!
A Glimpse of a Royal Ball
I've just visited the grandest royal ball in Vienna – oh, it was utterly magnificent! They danced, they laughed, they waltzed – everything was so grand and lavish!
Imagine, this was the height of ballroom dance! Ladies swirled and twirled, adorned in silks and velvets, gentlemen were so dapper in their powdered wigs and embroidered waistcoats! It was simply delightful to see the beauty and grace that took place. Of course, there wasn’t a single pink tutu in sight (although I am starting to wonder how a dash of pink could have changed things) But just imagine, imagine all the graceful elegance paired with my favorite shade! My imagination is already working overtime…
Fashion Inspiration and Fun Times
In the 1780s, I hear ballet fashion started taking a whimsical, Romantic turn. Delicate flower arrangements and feathery embellishments were all the rage, bringing an air of romance and fragility to the stage. Oh, I can just picture myself on stage wearing a delicate pink tutu, with petals twirling around my ankles as I move! It’s utterly delightful to imagine.
Back in Derbyshire, the latest ballet shoes have been arriving in shops and I’m so thrilled! You know how much I love pink shoes. So much fun to be had – you know what I love most, my darlings? I adore the way the pink satin ribbons* cascade down the instep, a glorious burst of color against the blush pink of the shoe! I just want to wear them for every dance! I have also heard rumors about a delightful pink ballet studio opening in town next month – and I shall be first through the door, I am telling you. Oh, to teach those budding ballerinas some truly fabulous steps!
Remember to Stay Pink!
So there you have it, my darlings – the ballet world of 1780 was a world of elegant transformation and a growing love of dance! Now, before you go, remember: Stay Pink! Keep dancing, keep twirling, keep spreading the joy of ballet and a bit of pink wherever you go!
Oh, and if you happen to find a vintage ballet dress from 1780 with a faint, yet perfectly gorgeous, pink hue - be sure to let me know! Magic Meg and I might be planning a very special trip.
Until next month, stay glamorous!
XOXO Emma
