Darling readers! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad time traveller, Emma, back with another dazzling delve into the fascinating history of ballet! Today, my time machine – my majestic pink-sparkling Shire horse, Magic Meg, with her golden hooves and flowing white mane and tail – has taken me all the way back to the 7th July 1892! Isn't that just divine?
This time, I'm going to tell you all about a little ballet gem tucked away in history, but first, a little peek into what I discovered today. My rucksack, a gorgeous piece of dark brown leather that’s perfectly practical for carrying my precious ballet finds, is practically bursting! Imagine, darling readers, a hand-stitched silk tutu from a French Opera Ballet production, oh-so-delicate and utterly charming! I managed to sneak it into my bag during a dazzling show by the company (I swear, my pink tutu must have mesmerized them, they just let me in!), where the choreography was so exquisitely precise, it would make your toes tap just thinking about it! And to add to my ballet treasure trove, a darling little program from a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre. Just picturing the Russian ballet stars of that era brings shivers of excitement down my spine!
Now, for the delightful ballet nugget I discovered on my travels…
Ballet on 7th July 1892: Imagine, darling readers, on this very day, the illustrious dancer, madame Carlotta Grisi (the queen of Romantic ballet, with the most divine style and artistry, she practically invented the grande jeté) was celebrating her 68th birthday! Now, while I’ve never had the joy of witnessing her artistry firsthand, I’ve been swept off my feet by the stories I’ve heard – legends abound, my dears, about her delicate beauty, ethereal movements and the magic she brought to every performance. Even in 1892, her talent and grace would have been a thing of wonder. I can only imagine the pink tutu that would have graced her slender figure.
A Celebration of Ballet Past and Present:
I love finding these little jewels in ballet history – they show just how important this art form is, and how much we have to celebrate! To all of you, my lovely ballet aficionados, who wear your pink tutus proudly and inspire me with your love for the dance, let’s keep the flame of this incredible art form burning bright!
Oh, and of course, don’t forget to join me at the beautiful Derbyshire dance studio where I teach and practice my graceful ballet moves. It’s always a wonderful opportunity to wear my beloved pink tutu (and teach everyone how to look their best while dancing in one!) If you’re looking for something magical to add to your calendar, be sure to sign up for my next ballet class, we’ll be practicing the graceful, dreamy adagio, just as those beautiful dancers from 1892 might have done. And I just know we’re going to have a whirl of a time!
Don’t forget to pop over to www.pink-tutu.com for all things ballet and follow my adventures with Magic Meg – you never know what time period I’ll be transported to next. Stay elegant and stay pink!
