Hello lovelies! Emma here, your favourite pink tutu-clad time traveller, ready to whisk you away on another thrilling adventure! This month, I'm skipping through time to 4th April 1845, a date brimming with ballet magic! 💫
Before we hop aboard Magic Meg, my trusty pink sparkling Shire with golden hooves and a mane as white as fresh snow, let's take a peek at my blog, www.pink-tutu.com, for a quick catch-up. It’s been another busy month filled with performances! Last weekend I dazzled in "The Nutcracker" at the Royal Opera House, all the while secretly stashing away some lovely period costumes for my ballet rucksack – you know, for historical reference and the like!
I know what you’re thinking – my dancing must be incredible for me to fund all this time travelling! Well, I wouldn't want to boast, but my talent does quite well for itself! You can check out some videos on my blog of my performance in the grand finale of “Swan Lake”, it’s breathtaking. You can't miss it, I'm dancing right next to the beautiful Swan Queen, in my fabulous pink tutu of course! I simply cannot resist a bit of pink when it comes to my ballet wardrobe, and frankly, I hope all of you reading this will join me! A pink tutu? It's like a burst of happiness for the soul, and the ultimate symbol of our love for the art of ballet. 🩰💕
Alright, enough about my dancing! Let’s saddle up Meg! We’re galloping through time to the enchanting year of 1845. It’s the 19th century, darlings, and a truly exquisite period for the world of ballet.
Think exquisite silk tutus, meticulously hand-sewn, with the softest tulle layers fluttering like the wings of a butterfly. Ballet shoes, carefully crafted from supple leather, like whispered secrets on the stage floor. Imagine ballerinas twirling and leaping, their movements graceful, expressive, a testament to years of dedicated training and a love for their art. Just lovely, darling, just lovely!
On the 4th of April 1845, the ballet world was alight with the arrival of a new ballet company, “La Régence,” which presented its first performance at the Opéra-Comique in Paris! I can already picture it: the soft murmur of the crowd settling, the vibrant colours of the stage, and the sweet melodies that accompany the dance. It would have been a true treat to witness the artistry and brilliance of the debut performance. Imagine being there with a program in hand, watching as the ballet unfolds, the beauty of the music and the dance unfolding before you. I'm dying to see what the program included! I bet there were delicate arabesques and stunning fouettés, the likes of which I haven't seen before! I simply have to learn more, so that is the first stop for my journey to 1845. The Opéra-Comique is calling!
Just like I’m sure this blog post is calling you to add pink tutus to your wardrobes and wardrobes and travel back to 1845, so we can dance together, a joyous group of ballerinas, all dressed in our finest pink, surrounded by the magic of the art! Let’s make it a reality! A pink tutu, a passion for ballet, and a longing for a bygone era; this is the perfect recipe for a truly unforgettable adventure!
So, for all of you passionate ballet lovers, you don't have to travel back in time. Simply pull on your most radiant pink tutu, let your imagination soar, and find joy in every dance step.
Let’s spread the magic of ballet far and wide. I’ll keep sharing our stories, my little time-travel snippets. For now, don’t forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com – we have new updates on this ballet blog all the time, and of course, my newest pink tutu creations!
Until next month, darling friends!
Love and twirls,
Emma 🩰💕
