Hello my darling tutu-loving friends! 💖 It's Emma here, your time-travelling ballerina blogger, and I'm absolutely buzzing to whisk you back to the glamorous world of ballet in May 1975. Buckle up, because this journey takes us to New York City, the heart of the dance scene back then, where the air crackles with artistic energy!
It’s been a whirlwind month, fundraising for this trip. You wouldn't believe the sheer dedication of my audience! Last weekend, I performed 'The Sleeping Beauty' at the Derby Theatre, and the standing ovation felt like magic! The applause fuelled my pink-tutu-powered journey to New York.
Magic Meg, my dazzling pink Shire horse, with those golden hooves and white mane and tail, was ready for the adventure. She's a whiz with the time jumps! We soared across the Atlantic, her golden hooves shimmering beneath the moonlit sky, with me in my favourite pink tulle tutu, of course, and a new, vintage rucksack on my back. It’s filled with treasures I’ll tell you about later.
Our destination: the majestic New York City Center, a theatre brimming with life and pulsating with ballet passion. May 1975 saw two ballets I just had to see, and I am so delighted I brought you along for the ride!
First up: 'Giselle'. Oh, this was a truly breathtaking performance by the New York City Ballet. The delicate movements, the tragic tale of love and betrayal, the stunning choreography – everything was so captivating. This story resonates with every ballerina's heart; I just had to snap a few photos with my new, vintage, pocket camera - my pink tutus wouldn’t let me be without it!
Imagine this, darling, the iconic scene where Giselle’s ghostly presence becomes visible. I saw such sheer elegance and grace from the corps de ballet – it just blew me away! They were exquisite in their white tutus. Sadly, mine wouldn’t have worked – I might have blended right into the background! Oh, darling, I'm positively shimmering thinking about it.
Then came the treat of seeing Mikhail Baryshnikov dance ‘Theme and Variations’. This man, darling, was a ballet legend then! This performance was absolutely dazzling - his moves were fluid, effortless, and mesmerising, it’s the sort of experience that stays with you forever. The power and precision, oh my, he was incredible! The NYC Ballet's dancers moved in perfect harmony, like shimmering stars.
It's true what they say - the spirit of ballet truly shines in this magnificent city. But there was so much more than ballet to inspire me. I absolutely adore fashion - you already know I love a fabulous, girly pink tutu! The vintage stores of Greenwich Village were like a dream come true. I managed to find some lovely pink feather boas to match my favourite tulle skirt - I've got a thing for feather boas, you know? And just the other day, a fabulous shop owner gifted me a pink velvet dress, perfectly matched with a fluffy pink pom-pom - what luck!
This isn't just about shopping, darling, it's about understanding the story of how dance, fashion and culture intertwined during this era. I’m absolutely besotted by the ‘70s retro vibe. Just imagining those legendary dancers – like Baryshnikov and Martha Graham, both in their prime - was so inspirational! I just adore the elegance and artistic expression.
This was a fantastic, soul-stirring experience. New York City in 1975, filled with the sounds of honking cabs and the energy of artists, poets, and dancers! Oh, it truly inspired me. You see, it wasn’t all just tutus and shopping!
This trip has reignited my passion to inspire every ballerina, or anyone with a heart for dance, to step into their own power and spread joy with every pirouette. My favourite mantra: ‘Wear it with confidence and be the pink ballerina you were born to be!'
And remember my darlings: it’s never too late to embrace your inner pink tutu.
Until next time, I’m signing off…
Your darling Pink Tutu Emma, with Love
P.S Stay tuned for a blog post soon with all my vintage treasures from this journey – oh the things I’ve found! They might even inspire you to start a collection of your own. 💖
P.P.S. Be sure to head over to www.pink-tutu.com to browse my collection of amazing pink tutus! 💖
