Hello darlings! It's Emma here, your pink tutu-wearing time-travelling blogger, back with another fabulous journey through ballet history. This month, we're swirling back to the 5th of May, 1804! Grab your champagne, darlings, and your favourite pink tutu – we're off to a spectacularly exciting era!
Remember to head over to www.pink-tutu.com to find all my posts, darling! I’m always delighted to hear your comments and thoughts - what ballet events have YOU got planned this month?
Now, let me tell you all about this month’s amazing time-travel adventure! My trusty steed, Magic Meg, a stunning pink-sparkling Shire horse with golden hooves, neigh-neigh-ed eagerly as I climbed onto her back, ready to prance through history. Her white mane and tail fluttered behind us as we galloped off into the past!
We’re landing in the heart of Vienna this month, and boy, are we in for a treat! It’s the height of the Romantic Era, and ballet is absolutely flourishing. Can you believe they were doing six nights of performances for each ballet back then? Oh, my dear darlings, can you imagine? Six whole nights of watching some of the most beautiful dances in history - sheer decadence! The stage is just brimming with breathtaking performances that will be gracing stages for generations to come.
Let's hop off Magic Meg and dive straight into the heart of Vienna, shall we?
First stop? The Theater an der Wien, which just feels bursting with artistic creativity. I’m positively itching to peek through the curtains. There’s a performance of "La Sylphide", a ballet with a dramatic tale of love, sorrow and mystery! I’ve been saving up for a beautiful, flowing chiffon tutu all month and this will be the perfect place to try it out - imagine my pink silk against the bright lights of the stage! It’s almost too exciting!
Just the mere mention of this piece of ballet history has me fluttering with excitement! This performance, this whole evening, feels as magical as fairy dust! What makes it all the more exciting is that this is the ballet’s debut! This very night, audiences will witness a performance of pure elegance and brilliance that will leave them awestruck!
After taking in the artistry of the "La Sylphide" debut, we are simply obliged to hop into a beautiful carriage and go straight to the Imperial Opera House in Vienna. This magnificent theatre is where we’ll be attending the Vienna Ballet Academy – Vienna's renowned training ground for its brightest ballet stars, with performances and instruction under the celebrated Antonie Bernouilli. The entire theatre seems to hum with creativity and a sense of pure wonder.
Just as I’m dreaming of all those amazing dances, the most delicate scent of pink lilies and peonies wafts through the air. It's like someone has taken a piece of heaven and brought it down to earth. Could this scent possibly belong to the ballet's greatest and most beautiful ballerina, Marie Taglioni? It’s rumored she wore only pale pink in the era of the Romantic ballets, her costumes shimmering with delicate silks and feathers. She’s already famous for her delicate movements, like a fairy skipping through a garden of wildflowers – it makes me blush just to think about her artistry.
The sound of music – a gentle waltz, full of passion and excitement - wafts from the theatre. And wouldn't you know it, they’re all dancing with joy in a celebration of love and friendship! I’ve brought my camera (thank goodness for time-travel technology, eh?) to capture the breathtaking movements of these ballet legends and their delightful performances!
Of course, no trip to Vienna would be complete without some luxurious shopping! So, naturally, we are popping into some of the most delightful stores to hunt for the perfect pink tutu for my collection! I just love those frilly pink tulle tutus with slight ruffles on the hemline and delicate white floral embellishments on the bodice - such pure delight!
After a wonderful day filled with elegance and beautiful dances, it's time to enjoy some fabulous Austrian cuisine - just wait until I tell you all about the exquisite dumplings and the apple strudel that I just devoured! After such a full day of pink-tutu-themed adventures, Magic Meg and I have decided that we’ve earned a delicious nightcap at the Grand Hotel, before heading off to a quiet corner of Derbyshire and my cozy bed for a lovely night's sleep.
That’s it from me, darlings. Remember to follow me on www.pink-tutu.com and come on this incredible time travel journey with me - I'm going to make sure you look absolutely exquisite in a pink tutu!
Now, it's your turn, dear readers! What do you think about our travels to the enchanting era of 1804? Where would you like me to time travel next month?
I'm absolutely dying to hear your ideas and recommendations. Leave your comments below! Until next month, remember to keep twirling, darling!
All my love, Emma, Your pink tutu-loving, time-travelling ballerina!
