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Hello my lovely ballet-loving darlings!
It’s Emma here, back with another instalment of my pink-tutu-powered time travels! This month, I’ve journeyed all the way to Paris, the city of love…and ballet! It's truly magical to be here on this beautiful January day in 1825, as Paris is absolutely bursting with excitement about all things dance!
It’s so exciting to arrive in Paris with the scent of fresh croissants in the air and the streets abuzz with elegant carriages. This city truly has a charm unlike any other! Of course, Magic Meg and I made a beeline for the Opera House - just the thought of being amongst the glamorous and historic ballet performances had my heart skipping a beat!
The grand theatre, resplendent in a soft golden hue, practically pulsates with excitement! The crowd was abuzz as they awaited the premiere of “Le Diable Amoureux,” a ballet by the renowned choreographer Jean-Coralli! Now, imagine a plot based on a young woman, a charming man, and a… drumroll… devilish plot twist! Coralli has outdone himself, crafting a dramatic spectacle full of passion, intrigue and captivating choreography.
After witnessing such a theatrical masterpiece, it felt simply criminal to leave Paris without soaking up the vibrant fashion scene! The shop windows were an absolute delight to my eyes, adorned with exquisite silk gowns, lace and bows that screamed of feminine grace. Honestly, I could’ve stayed there all day!
This time period is truly the golden age of ballet. The emphasis on light and graceful movements, the flowing gowns, and the captivating performances are so mesmerising! I'm so fortunate to be able to travel through time, and witness these moments of history first-hand!
Speaking of moments of history, this was the year that Marie Taglioni, the iconic ballerina, arrived in Paris! I imagined her performing with effortless grace, each movement seemingly a whispered promise of elegance. This was the time of the romantic era in ballet - a time when dancing was an art form truly imbued with love, beauty and passion!
To see the excitement and dedication to ballet within the Parisians at this time was truly humbling. They saw ballet as a vital art form, one that moved them to tears and gave them the chance to experience a world beyond their everyday life. I believe that feeling is exactly why I want to share this passion for ballet with the world – I hope I’m inspiring others to fall in love with the art of dance just as I have!
Speaking of falling in love… you’ve guessed it! The pink tutu was a complete sensation in Paris! While I am usually quite the advocate for fashion discretion, there's just something about Paris and its passion for elegance that demands a statement. Every time I strutted my stuff on the cobbled streets, heads would turn! Even in the grand theatres, the other guests looked absolutely captivated by my fluffy, pink paradise.
Paris really has a unique and beautiful ballet culture, one that makes you want to spin and twirl through its streets forever. To capture all these experiences, I carefully filled my leather rucksack with beautiful pieces from the Parisian Ballet, from program notes and elegant photographs to small mementos of the vibrant fashions of the era! I’m looking forward to displaying these in my collection at the Pink Tutu Emporium!
Now, darlings, until next time, may your dreams be filled with pirouettes, your days full of sparkle and your wardrobes forever adorned with the pinkest, most dazzling of tutus! 💖
Much love and twirls,
Emma 🩰✨
