Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, darlings! I'm Emma, your resident time-travelling ballerina, and guess what? It's the 5th of May, and this time we're venturing to the turn of the century! We're hopping onto dear Magic Meg, my trusty pink-sparkling Shire with her golden hooves and glorious white mane and tail, for a trip back to the world of ballet in the year 1900. And let me tell you, it's a dream for a tutu-loving lass like me!
This is Blog Post #2873, my loves, and it’s another opportunity to share my adventures in the magical world of ballet across time! Remember, I fund my trips by performing - think sparkling costumes and dramatic leaps! This time, the earnings went towards a fabulously chic vintage-inspired tutu for a private engagement in Edwardian England. I love sharing my ballet passion with the world - it’s all thanks to the wonder of this magical time travelling horse of mine, Magic Meg. I love getting dressed up in pink, it’s truly magical!
1900? You know what that means? It’s the start of a new century and the height of the Golden Age of Ballet! We’re about to plunge into the world of breathtaking pointework, incredible costumes, and dazzling technique. And oh, the costumes! The women are sporting lavish tutus, full of lace, and flowing with exquisite silks. The men, well, they're rocking those crisp white tights, looking elegant and strong!
Let's take a peek at what the ballet world was offering on this very day:
Firstly, in Paris, we have Anna Pavlova , already a star, dancing her heart out at the Opéra Garnier. She's absolutely divine. Oh, how I would love to learn from her! I can only imagine how magnificent her leaps are, her technique, her artistry. She is a true ballerina, truly, I simply dream of one day achieving her grace and beauty. My pink leather rucksack is packed for the Paris opera, ready for some amazing treasures from the era - maybe even a lock of her hair? Who knows!
Meanwhile, across the Channel in London, The Royal Ballet, then still the Imperial Ballet, are hosting an enchanting programme at Covent Garden. They've got classics like “Swan Lake”, and I imagine, “La Sylphide” with that beautiful wispy tutu! I'd love to catch these shows, even if the dancing style would be a bit of a contrast to my usual jazz-influenced choreography. Just think of the inspiration, my loves, and I can practically see myself with the audience, the shimmering lights, the wonderful grandeur of the theater!
The St Petersburg Imperial Ballet, they were absolutely revolutionizing the ballet world at this time! This incredible school and company is the true heart of classical ballet, it is a dream I hold close, it’s on my to-do list! It’s certainly on my list of future time travels. This date may be about elegance and class but I believe it’s the start of incredible new artistic styles and innovations too!
As a ballerina in love with the history of our beautiful art form, the 5th of May 1900 is just a magnificent period! Not only was it a day filled with ballets showcasing the technical prowess and elegant beauty of the time, but it was a day where the seeds of ballet's future innovations were being sown!
My darlings, it’s amazing what is happening in the world of ballet! The dance is alive and vibrant. It's constantly evolving. And honestly, isn't that something to celebrate? This month, I hope you’ve enjoyed joining me on my ballet trip back in time to May the 5th, 1900. There is no day when my rucksack isn't filled with new inspiration, so please keep your eyes on the pink-tutu.com blog for my next adventures - maybe even a glimpse inside!
Until next month, darling friends! Remember, it’s never too late to chase your dreams and dance with your heart!
Yours truly, Emma
P.S.: What ballet dreams do you hold close? Tell me all about them in the comments below, my lovely friends. And, of course, don't forget to try on a pink tutu today! It’s what we're all about! 💕💖
