Hello, darling ballet enthusiasts! It’s your favourite pink-tutu-wearing time traveller, Emma, here, ready to whisk you off to another incredible ballet adventure. This month, Magic Meg (my magnificent pink shire horse with those gorgeous golden hooves and dazzling white mane and tail – you just can’t beat a good pink horse!) galloped us straight to 3rd March, 1965. Can you imagine?!
Imagine this: The Beatles are rocking the airwaves, everyone’s got a bob haircut, and the fashion is all about sleek lines, bold colours and – my absolute favourite! – the Mini skirt. And guess what? Ballet was all about change, too. We're talking new choreography, experimental dance styles, and the emergence of ballet’s own brand of counterculture – simply wonderful!
But let's get into it! First stop, the Royal Ballet in London. It was a momentous occasion – a glittering, jewel-encrusted performance of the iconic "Giselle". Can you even imagine dancing like a woodland sprite in that stunning first act, complete with ethereal white tulle and flower crowns? Absolutely magical! My favourite ballerina was Margot Fonteyn; she absolutely captivated the audience with her graceful performance. And you know what? It totally got me inspired. We actually ended up having a lovely afternoon tea in a fancy little tea shop on Bond Street with a real-life ballerina from the company – you can see her fabulous pink satin shoes in the photo! It’s all about connecting with the magic, isn’t it?
Across the pond in the US was something truly exciting: "La Bayadère" danced by the incomparable New York City Ballet. I adore that beautiful and romantic work, and to be able to see it with this legendary company – truly, an unforgettable experience.
But my journey didn't end there! Back to the Royal Ballet in London for their incredible new production, “Le Carnaval des Animaux,” – how charming and creative! We were absolutely swept away with this fantastical journey through the animal kingdom – imagine a ballet about a parade of penguins! A real gem! The entire theatre buzzed with the excitement of this new and innovative creation.
Remember, darling, I like to mix a little ballet shopping into my time travel adventures! So naturally, I couldn’t leave London without popping into the famous Liberty's department store. Oh, the fabrics, the fashions! I found the perfect shade of pink silk, soft enough to make a cloud jealous. Can you imagine it in a beautiful swirling tutu? Dreamy!
As you know, ballet is so much more than just performances. We also explored the Royal Ballet School in London. Watching the students train – their focus, their dedication, it was truly inspiring. I saw a future “Giselle” in the making, right there before my eyes!
It's the history and traditions of ballet, along with the magic and joy it creates that brings me back time after time, my dears. So, how about a little #pinktutufashion for the week? Let's take a page from the 1960s style icons and make ballet chic. We're talking colour, we're talking statement accessories, we're talking fabulous, bold, beautiful YOU. Remember, it's all about how you wear it, darlings! You can make a pink tutu your own – trust me!
Until next month, darling,
Keep dancing and stay pink! Emma
P.S. You can find this photo on my pink-tutu.com page – let me know what you think! Also, check out the vintage ballet ephemera I added to my leather rucksack.
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