Hello lovelies! 💖
Welcome to my ballet blog, Pink Tutu Travels! I’m Emma, and today I’m whisking you off to Paris, France, to the 11th November 1823! It’s post number 1955 for your favourite pink tutu wearing ballerina time traveller, and this time I’m all about the magical world of Parisian ballet in the 1820s. Buckle up, darlings!
My Magical Journey with Magic Meg ✨
I woke up in my little Derbyshire cottage this morning to a symphony of chirping birds, bright sunshine, and the comforting clip clop of Magic Meg’s hooves in the yard. Oh, if you haven’t met Magic Meg, she’s a true superstar. Imagine a majestic shire horse, her coat the most sparkling, beautiful pink you've ever seen, her hooves like polished gold, and a flowing white mane and tail that catches the light like moonlight – that’s Meg! She’s my faithful companion, my ride through time.
She snorted, whinnied, and with a gentle nudge, reminded me it was time to get on and head back to the past, to Paris in 1823 to be precise. Magic Meg and I adore time travel, and today, it was ballet I was craving, Parisian ballet in its prime!
Paris, City of Love and Dance 🗼
Now, you know I love pink and everything fabulous, and this time, my ballet heart was set on a pink extravaganza. Stepping off Magic Meg in the heart of Paris, I inhaled the intoxicating mix of café scents and the buzz of Parisian life. It was a wonderland!
A Look at the Parisian Ballet Scene
The Opera House, oh my! This grand building is an architectural masterpiece, and I swear the walls are just dripping with elegance and ballet history. The world’s greatest dancers were all in Paris then, captivating audiences with their grace, passion and drama!
The big names of the time were Carlotta Grisi, who became famous in 1832 for her revolutionary leaps, and Marie Taglioni, renowned for her light and airy steps, famously gracing the stage in the ballet La Sylphide, a breathtaking fairytale ballet, where ballerinas twirled in white and green, symbolizing the ethereal nature of a sylph. Now, don’t let that all-white outfit distract you! The colours may have been a bit subdued, but those Parisian costumes were as intricate as can be, and absolutely ravishing.
My Parisian Ballet Fashion Finds
You bet I raided my rucksack, my trusty time travelling companion! I grabbed my sketchbook and scribbled down the latest trends in 1820s Parisian ballet.
- The Ballerina’s Bun : A beautiful, high bun was the ballerina's signature hairstyle. To complete the look, they wore ribbons, jewels, and a touch of feminine elegance to frame the face.
- * Romantic Elegance:* There was a sense of flowing, ethereal movements in 1820s Parisian ballet - delicate floral decorations adorning costumes, lace, gauze and tulle were popular, along with those adorable ankle length white ballet shoes.
* My Thoughts: Parisian Ballet - A Blast From The Past!*
Paris in 1823 was a revelation. A magical whirlwind of dance, romance and artistry that makes me love pink tutus even more! I feel so lucky to witness these amazing performances and bask in the beauty of ballet history.
Don't forget, my loves! My blog posts and pink tutu photos go live every month, I'll keep sharing all my amazing adventures and, of course, try my best to inspire every ballerina to embrace the glorious pink tutu, and step into their own ballet magic!
Now, before I go, what about your favourite ballet outfits, dear readers? Let's talk in the comments!
I’m Emma, and I'm off to conquer the world, one pink tutu at a time! 💖
