#BalletHistory during 1813 09 September

Hello darlings, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com! As September nips at the heels of summer, it's time for another thrilling journey back through ballet history. This month, we're setting our sights on 1813, a year bursting with fascinating happenings in the world of dance.

Remember how I told you about my beloved steed, Magic Meg? She's a pink sparkling Shire horse, you know, with golden hooves and a mane and tail like spun moonlight. Well, Meg and I have been busy! We’ve been hopping about in time, exploring the vibrant world of ballet throughout history, and let me tell you, darling, there's never a dull moment.

So, put on your most fetching pink tutu (did you see that gorgeous new design from that little shop in Covent Garden?), grab a cup of tea, and let's step into the dazzling world of 1813!

The year 1813 was a particularly captivating time in ballet history. It's like stepping into a charming Jane Austen novel, wouldn't you say? We’ve just landed back in Paris, the cradle of so much exquisite ballet. The world is on tenterhooks with Napoleon Bonaparte’s Napoleonic Wars in full swing. Yet, amidst all the drama, ballet was thriving, a beacon of artistry and elegance in a chaotic world.

The most fashionable theaters were overflowing with dance fans. The Parisian Opera Ballet was in full swing, with brilliant ballerinas twirling across the stage. It's simply delightful to think of all the fabulous dresses, extravagant wigs, and elegant gentlemen.

Imagine this: The Theatre de l'Opéra, resplendent with elaborate ornamentation, the stage aglow with flickering gaslight. A murmur of anticipation sweeps the crowd as a ballerina, radiant in a beautiful white tutu, takes her place at the center stage. The music swells, a delicate melody played by the orchestra, and she begins her movements. Every pirouette, every leap is a moment of pure beauty. A little more flourishes here, a bit of romance there, all perfectly combined into a masterpiece of graceful movement. This, darling, is what it was like to experience ballet in 1813!

During our visit, I collected a few delightful ballet items for my "Pink-Tutu" Time Travel Collection. From the bustling streets of Paris, I managed to find the most precious miniature hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting elegant dancers. The costumes, so meticulously detailed, give a perfect glimpse into the fashion of the day. And of course, I couldn't leave Paris without visiting L'Opéra Garnier. Just imagine, my dears, the breathtaking architecture, the stories it whispered from its every gilded detail. I added a program from the theatre that night - it has a beautiful embossed cover and still smells a little of musk and powder, simply heavenly!

Now, onto England. Oh, wouldn't it be a grand idea to visit our royal theatre at Covent Garden in the spring? My collection wouldn’t be complete without a touch of London. After Paris, there was a noticeable shift in ballet. The "British School of Ballet," which flourished around 1810-1840, became the center of the dancing world, creating innovative ballet routines and costumes that inspired a whole generation of ballerinas.

Speaking of Covent Garden, the dance scene was just beginning to pick up! Can you imagine it? The Covent Garden Theatre, brimming with the buzz of eager audiences. And, oh, the costumes, so bold and striking! They loved their silks, satins, and velvets - such an array of colours!

Of course, our trip wouldn't be complete without our Pink-Tutu dance performances! We're getting some excellent footage for my channel on www.pink-tutu.com. Our journey started in a French Salon, where we waltzed, chatted, and performed to the melodious notes of a harpsichord. Our second show, oh, it was simply magical! We had the joy of performing a "pas de deux" in the ballroom of a beautiful manor, with glittering chandeliers twinkling above and the scent of lavender in the air. The elegant gentlemen present, dressed in their finest suits, applauded us heartily.

It's such an incredible experience to share our love of ballet and our pink tutus across time! Remember, our motto at Pink-Tutu is: "Sharing the magic of ballet, one pink tutu at a time."

Now, darlings, I must bid you farewell. My dear Meg is impatiently whinnying, ready to whisk us off on another adventure. Remember to visit our site for all the latest on the ballet world, for your chance to win a fabulous pink tutu, and, of course, for our next exciting ballet journey! Until then, remember: Dance, twirl, and be dazzling!

Warmly, Emma,

Founder and Editor-in-Chief, www.pink-tutu.com