#BalletHistory during 1877 12 December

Hello, darling ballet bunnies! Welcome back to Pink Tutu Travels, your monthly dose of time-traveling ballet fun! It's your girl, Emma, here, and today, I'm swirling straight back to December 12th, 1877! Buckle up, lovelies, because this trip's a real doozy.

It’s always a bit of a whirlwind deciding where to travel each month! So many dates and so many captivating ballets. This time, though, it was a real toss-up between seeing La Fille mal gardée at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris – darling! - or taking a twirl back to Vienna. But oh my! You wouldn’t believe what caught my eye in the dusty archives of ballet history!

Turns out, the esteemed Vienna State Opera had a grand opening on December 12th, 1877, featuring nothing less than “The Ballet of the Imperial Opera” showcasing none other than “Die Vestalin”! It’s a story about a vestal virgin! Oh, darling! Can you imagine? They weren't afraid to tackle a big, dramatic theme like that back in the day! Just as well, seeing as that’s where we find ourselves today – all thanks to Magic Meg, of course! My darling pink sparkling Shire, with her golden hooves and flowing white mane, just loves a good galloping journey through time.

Now, dear reader, let me tell you - I love fashion, darling! Even more so when it comes to those historical outfits, but there’s just something about the ballerinas’ attire of this era that is truly breathtaking! Can we just admire those wispy, airy tutus for a moment, lovelies? Not as poofy as some we've seen in later times, but just so effortlessly elegant! Just imagine the flurry of movement and grace those delicate layers must have captured on stage. Don’t forget my own shimmering pink tutu, a beautiful homage to the elegance of that period. It’s my travel outfit, after all! And oh, darling, let’s not forget those hair decorations, adorned with flowers and ribbons, so pretty! I think we need to do a little historical hair styling, don’t you, loves? It's a look, I'll say that!

It’s not just about fashion, darling. There’s just something magical about that historical connection to ballet. Walking in on a glittering gala at the Vienna State Opera in all its glory! Imagine the chandeliers, the swishing of velvet gowns, and the murmur of excitement as the lights go down and the music begins. Oh, darling! And the history, it’s so evocative, you feel like you could just step right into the stories, wouldn't you, darlings?

My leather rucksack is full to bursting already! The Opera House has exquisite decorations - I can’t wait to share photos with you all. I’ve already collected a beautiful vintage ballet shoe with a satin bow, some worn programs with fascinating history notes on each of the performers, and a darling booklet about the Opera’s origins - I love knowing those little historical tidbits.

You know, this time travel thing isn’t all sunshine and roses, though. There’s no skipping through the tulips, but honestly, darlings, who would swap these thrilling journeys, seeing history firsthand, feeling that excitement? It’s so exciting!

One of my favourite things to do is slip into a quiet corner at the back of the theatre to sketch the costumes and set designs in my little diary, which has started filling up quite nicely. Oh, to sketch the intricate tutus, darling! I’ve even tried out some choreography inspired by the ballet’s style and captured some on film to share on my socials! You can find those clips on the Pink Tutu Travels Youtube channel - link in my bio, loves.

It’s a full, thrilling experience, darlings! One I wouldn't swap for the world. It is truly the most exhilarating feeling! Being part of history, surrounded by such breathtaking artistry! I love seeing how these classic ballet stories come to life - from the initial whisper of excitement amongst the audience to the final curtain call! The passion for ballet flows like the music, swirling through every room and into my soul! Just like Magic Meg’s sparkling mane under the moonlit skies, my life is overflowing with beauty, darling!

So, what are we waiting for, loves? I hope this post inspired you to delve a little deeper into your own favourite ballet history. Tell me all about your ballet trips down memory lane in the comments below.

Remember, everyone has a little ballerina inside. You never know, darling, perhaps one of your ballet memories will lead you on your own thrilling time-traveling journey, one pink tutu and dazzling leap at a time.

See you all next month!

Your sparkly girl, Emma

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