Helloooo beautiful ballet bunnies! It’s Emma here, and as you all know, this little bunny just loves a good ballet adventure, whether it's spinning in the studio, admiring a dazzling performance, or - my personal favourite - zipping through time!
This month, we're galloping back to the 1780s with my gorgeous steed, Magic Meg - she's a dazzling pink Shire with sparkling gold hooves and a flowing white mane, just divine! Our destination? June 6th, 1787 - and you wouldn’t believe the fashion trends I've uncovered. It's everything a ballerina could dream of, from exquisite ruffles to flamboyant panniers - and they are positively begging to be incorporated into a pink tutu!
Let's get to the exciting part, my dearest readers. Today, June 6th, 1787, we're stepping into the heart of the Parisian ballet world. Oh, the glamour! The swirling gowns! The excitement!
Back in the 18th century, the Palais Royal, just across the Seine from the Louvre, was a major hub of theatrical life - and ballet was just as popular then as it is now. We're in the middle of the golden age of ballet, a time of great change and exciting innovation. Imagine a time where you could see legendary dancers like Mademoiselle Camargo or Mademoiselle Sallé gracing the stage. Ah! What I wouldn’t give to dance alongside them, with our pink tutus fluttering together!
Today's highlight? It's all about Mademoiselle Camargo. Now, this lady wasn’t afraid to push boundaries! She was known for her revolutionary dancing, which involved leaps, pirouettes, and dramatic stage presence that audiences went wild for. I have it on good authority, from a delightful French nobleman I met during a picnic under the shade of the Eiffel Tower (thank you, time travel!), that Mademoiselle Camargo wore a stunning silk skirt, almost as pink as my own! This groundbreaking lady introduced lighter, more mobile costumes, making for far more daring choreography. Imagine her, light on her feet, performing those daring feats - truly inspiring, wouldn't you agree?
Today, I’m just getting a taste of what makes this era so special. I’ve seen a dazzling display of French court life and the sheer magnificence of ballet at its height. Oh, it’s so beautiful, it's brought a teardrop to this ballerina's eye. Oh my - and speaking of beauty, can we talk about the fashion?
Remember the days when ballerinas were all about practicality? Not these ladies, they were all about exquisite ruffles, lavish fabrics, and, yes, pink - oh, there's even a beautiful pink pannier sitting on a bench in my rucksack right now, perfect for giving any pink tutu a little extra poof. I’m on the lookout for even more incredible treasures to take home. Just picture this pink tutu, adorned with an 18th century ribbon, or a flowing train. Just divine.
For my ballet lovers, today has been a revelation. The ballet tradition of the 18th century is as strong and inspiring as ever. But what about tomorrow, you ask? Well, we're heading towards Italy. Oh, darling, Italy! And the adventures are just getting started.
Stay tuned for more fabulous ballet time-travel chronicles, from Emma and Magic Meg!
In the world of ballet this month in 1787…
The ballet scene is *electric this June. The French ballet has really started taking its shape and audiences are enthralled by the spectacle of dance. You see it everywhere - from the ornate theatres of the city centre to the private court performances. What is not to love? Ballet is the very essence of elegance.
Now that you have tasted the pink delights of 1787, don’t forget to visit **www.pink-tutu.com to learn more about my journey through time. See you all in the next chapter of this glamorous tale, darling readers!
(Emma has just discovered the pink pannier, and, oh my, how gorgeous! Her heart is overflowing with ideas to bring the ballet fashion of this time period into a fabulous pink tutu. She’ll be posting a video later today of the perfect 18th Century pink tutu design, for all the lovely ballet enthusiasts out there who can’t wait to see how to put these gorgeous historical treasures into their own outfits. ) *
