Hello, lovelies! Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your go-to destination for all things twirling, sparkly and utterly delightful! This month, my trusty steed, Magic Meg (the most fabulous pink Shire with golden hooves you've ever seen!) and I are galloping back to August 8th, 1781. And trust me, this trip is full of charming discoveries, fabulous fashion, and of course, an abundance of dance!
Before we dive into the glittering world of 18th-century ballet, let me just tell you – the time travel budget has been boosted lately thanks to a smashing performance I gave last week. Those shimmering diamond embellishments on my new pink tutu, my darlings? They're practically a royal jewel box when they catch the stage lights! I have to say, a sparkling outfit goes a long way when funding those magical time travel adventures, you know what I mean? 😉
But back to our voyage through the ages. Now, August 8th, 1781 was a real turning point for ballet history. Picture it, darlings – we're in Paris! It was the opening night of a brand new theatre, the Salle du Théâtre du Palais Royal! I must have popped over to a petit shopping spree in Paris at some point, as you all know, I simply adore fashion, and of course, a vintage ballet shoe or two was a must for my rucksack. You just never know when an outfit requires a dash of the past, don’t you know?!
The new theatre was all the rage, darlings, all the rage! It's said that King Louis XVI was delighted and I can imagine him sitting there in his regal finest, enjoying the show. Oh, the stories we could tell about those glamorous courts, don’t you think? Now, the very first piece performed in this grand new theatre? Why, a charming little ballet by one Monsieur Noverre, La Fête du Dieu, (God’s Day – how divinely elegant, right?!). Imagine – a divine petit ballet spectacle with gorgeous costumes, intricate music, et voilà! Another memory for my collection.
And you know what makes this date even more spectacular, darlings? Just five days later – gasp! – another important ballet opening night happened, just down the road in Bordeaux! That was for a new theatre called Le Grand Théâtre – fancy that! They premiered The King and the Shepherdess – how absolutely charming and absolutely French, don’t you think?! The world was really enjoying a grand dose of balletic magic and a petit explosion of theatrical excitement during that week!
Of course, my rucksack is always brimming with discoveries and stories, you see. This month, I also stumbled upon some truly interesting details about ballet fashion during that period. It seems a simple white, white silk tutu was the norm, with lots of ribbons, lace, and oh so much pompom, and a touch of gold embroidery. I can imagine how stunning it must have been! It makes you long for the days of the grand ballroom, doesn't it? I'm almost tempted to make myself a vintage white silk tutu myself. Just imagine, darlings!
To keep my inspiration flowing for my own modern-day dance interpretations, I must visit historical performances occasionally, but also, the world of modern ballet never fails to fascinate me, you know! Just a few days ago I attended a show where the entire cast wore sparkling, pink, pink tutus! I have to admit, it just brought a smile to my face, made me realise the magic of colour. And the beauty of pink in all its glory.
Remember, my dears, it's never too late to start wearing a pink tutu. And as for me? I'm just a little Derbyshire girl with a big dream - to spread the joy of ballet, and, you know, to get everyone wearing a pink tutu, naturally.
Until next time, darling,
Emma
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