Hello darlings! It's Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood pink tutu-wearing ballerina and time-travelling fashionista! It's the 4th of April, 1858 today, and as usual, I've been on another breathtaking trip back in time, armed with my trusty rucksack and a head full of ballet dreams! This time, I'm straight back to the Victorian era, swirling in an era where dance was undergoing its own thrilling transformation, embracing grand theatrical ballets as well as intimate chamber works. But of course, nothing's more enchanting than a pink tutu, is it? It just makes the whole world sparkle!
Speaking of sparkling, I am absolutely smitten with my horse, Magic Meg! She’s a pink sparkling Shire horse, a real beauty with golden hooves, a white mane that looks like spun silk, and a tail that sweeps the ground like a silken brush. My absolute dream is to get her fitted out in a matching pink tutu! But I'll be saving that for a later adventure, as I suspect my horse's preferences lean more towards rolling in the fields and nibbling on clover rather than tutu twirls!
You might be wondering how I managed to land in this grand old time period. Well, let me tell you! Just like any true ballerinas do, I combined a spot of vigorous, tutu-wearing practice (we'll be discussing the latest dance moves later!), a touch of magic (who knew the right blend of stardust and rose petals would do the trick?), and, of course, Magic Meg, who’s just as enchanted as her owner! This magical pony of mine loves galloping through time as much as I do!
Speaking of adventures, I popped into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this afternoon in London, and oh, the excitement! They were in the middle of their season and what a grand spectacle it was! My eyes, usually searching for the perfect shade of pink, were quite captivated by the intricate costumes and the lavish scenery. The theatre itself was beautifully designed - all gilded gold and plush red velvet seats, just perfect for a theatrical performance, right?
Of course, one can't travel to 1858 and ignore the iconic ballets that had audiences mesmerized back then. We're talking the grandeur of the Parisian Ballet’s "Giselle" which, my darling readers, truly captivated the dance world with its haunting beauty and ethereal movements. Can you imagine twirling around like a wilting flower, as Giselle's tragic fate unfolded on stage? It’s certainly food for thought, and perhaps, even an inspiration for a new tutu design...
As if the ballets weren’t grand enough, let me tell you, dear readers, there's a flurry of talent emerging on the dance scene, such as Carlotta Grisi. I swear, I couldn't stop staring at the delicate grace of her ballet. It's easy to see why audiences are swept away by such a talent! Just imagine, she danced her heart out with such elegance and poise – oh, she was a vision! I even managed to sneak into the backstage area and got to peek at some of her costume designs. They were oh-so-beautiful! Now that's the inspiration I was looking for for my new line of pink tutus - that classic but contemporary feel, just with a sprinkle of my signature pink, of course!
Of course, all that ballet is thirsty work! As I sit in a bustling tea salon, in my perfectly tailored, pink tutu (the new design has a hint of lace! I can't share all the details, of course, as that's a trade secret!) and sipping a refreshing cup of Earl Grey, it’s time to dive into the latest trends. It seems 1858 has a whole lot of interest in the waltz! Not to be outdone, the ballet world has been twirling into some grand and graceful ballet waltzes.
It was all quite the whirl, wasn’t it? This trip has shown me just how far ballet has come and it fills me with joy to think about all the ballet adventures I still have to take in this timeline, all while I inspire every woman to twirl in their own signature pink tutu!
Now, excuse me while I rush off to design the latest edition of my ballet-inspired collection. Stay tuned for the latest updates and, of course, feel free to share your own time-travel stories! Don’t forget, dear readers, you can follow my ballet journeys over on www.pink-tutu.com and I’d be delighted to hear your thoughts on my ballet blog!
Until next month,
Keep your spirits high and twirling!
Love, Emma xx
