#BalletHistory during 1785 05 May

Hello darling tutu lovers! 🩰✨

Welcome back to my monthly pink-tutu-filled time travel adventures. This month, I'm whisking you away to the charmingly elegant year of 1785! Picture it: powdered wigs, extravagant gowns, and oh, the gossip! But before we delve into the fashion of the time, let's gather around Meg - my stunning, shimmering pink shire horse, with her golden hooves and white mane and tail – and head off on a dazzling journey!

This month, we're setting our hooves for a gallop to the heart of Parisian dance! After all, 1785 is the year that Jean-Georges Noverre, a pivotal figure in ballet's history, launched his "Lettres sur la Danse" – letters filled with passionate pleas for more dramatic, emotionally charged ballet. We're talking innovative storytelling on stage, with movement as the leading language!

As for my travelling attire – well, of course, I’m wearing my go-to pink tutu. It's the perfect colour for this era, don’t you think? The pastels of the time are simply divine! It's all about ethereal beauty and flowing, light fabrics, very much like my trusty tutu, if I do say so myself! To match the graceful style, I’ve added a silky, ivory top and a flowing ribbon in my hair.

Magic Meg trotted through the French countryside like a ballerina on four legs, reaching Paris by midday. There was so much happening! Shops bustled with lace and ribbons, the air hummed with carriages, and elegant women graced the boulevards. A wave of Parisian magic was definitely in the air, and it wasn’t just the perfumed scent of floral waters.

The first stop was the Theatre Royale. This was a real theatre for the arts, showcasing not only ballet but also plays and operas! After a swift costume change – let’s face it, tutu girl never travels light! – we settled into a theatre box to enjoy the show. The dancers wore elegant dresses that danced around their bodies, and the choreography had so much finesse! I jotted down notes on the steps and costumes for my blog – this historical detail is so important to preserve our ballerina legacy, darling! You wouldn’t believe the sheer range of intricate ballet steps! And those poses? Well, simply picture the grace of a blooming rose!

The dancing wasn't the only showstopper, the opera singer’s voice, soaring to impossible heights, was breathtaking! And can we talk about the costumes? All frills and flounces – oh, the glamour!

As the last notes faded, I knew I had to find some elegant Parisian lace for my ballet rucksack. You never know when you’ll need some shimmering detail back home!

As I skipped through the boutiques with a flurry of my pink tulle, I found the most wonderful fabric shop tucked away on a side street. I swear, it looked like a secret portal to a world of dreams. The shop assistant even recommended some perfect ribbon trims for my collection! It was sheer fashion bliss! I could have easily stayed lost in the shimmering lace and velvet ribbons for hours.

The beauty of Parisian style back in 1785 is so captivating! Imagine pastel-coloured silks in airy fabrics and gowns delicately trimmed with feathers! Talk about timeless! I can already see myself adding a touch of Parisian glamour to my next tutu design. I even snagged a piece of Parisian embroidery - oh, it’s just exquisite, darling! The finer details in life, am I right?

Once my ballet shopping bag was packed and I’d treated Magic Meg to a lovely stack of fresh hay, we headed off on a romantic stroll through the city under the starry Parisian night sky. This was definitely the era of love affairs and hidden glances, as well as charming Parisian music! I could imagine waltzing with the handsome French gentleman behind a crystal glass chandelier – oh, the dream!

It was as if Paris had captured me in its alluring beauty.

As I wrote my journal, sipping a freshly brewed French coffee, I felt an incredible wave of inspiration, just like a perfect twirl! The world of ballet is simply bursting with untold stories.

And that brings us to you, my fellow tutu lovers! Let’s dance to a beat that embraces our own imagination and creativity. Just like our journey back to 1785 has shown us – it's not just about ballet shoes and ribbons, it's about celebrating the history, the magic, and the joy that this incredible art form brings us.

So, let's wear our tutus loud and proud! Share your pink tutu tales in the comments below! Let’s keep dancing into a future filled with more inspiration, grace, and beauty – all while making our mark on the world, one fabulous twirl at a time.

Until next time, darling!

See you back on the website for Post 1494 on www.pink-tutu.com! ✨💖🩰

Remember - I’m on a mission! Every month I’m working on getting the whole world wearing a pink tutu! To make it a reality I’m funding my time travel journeys through ballet performance tours. Do you know what else – I’ve got a super amazing plan that'll hopefully have all you gorgeous gals twirling in tutus very soon!

But, I need your help! Let's make this world a pink tutu haven, one sparkly, magical performance at a time! Just picture it - every ballet dancer on stage, with a shimmering, pink tutu! Doesn’t it make your heart flutter? We’ve got to make the world twirl in style! ✨