Hello darlings! It's your favourite tutu-clad time traveller, Emma, here with blog post number 3919 from www.pink-tutu.com. This month, Magic Meg, my dazzling pink shire horse with golden hooves, took me all the way back to July 1987. Honestly, you wouldn't believe what we found!
First off, I'm officially smitten with the 80s! Think neon pink leotards, leg warmers galore, and those amazing big hairdos - it was absolutely fabulous! It's funny, we think fashion has changed so much, but even then, they were playing with trends from the past! And don't get me started on the tutus, darling - there was this beautiful sense of experimentation! Imagine shimmering metallic fabrics, flowing tulle and more tulle, and bold geometric shapes - it was a tutu lover's dream! I must confess, I did succumb to the urge to try a few things on in the vintage shop we stumbled upon - can't share pictures just yet, but you can just imagine! 😉
Now, on the 7th of July 1987, the ballet world was buzzing with a glorious blend of classic and contemporary. I had the joy of attending a truly dazzling performance of the timeless "Giselle" by the Bolshoi Ballet. Oh my word, darling, the energy was electric! The performance itself was absolutely captivating - those masterful leaps, the graceful extensions, and the sheer dramatic force - simply breathtaking! The sheer scale of the Bolshoi theatre left me speechless - just the grandeur of the setting amplified the performance tenfold.
But hold onto your pink tulle, darling, because this wasn't the only exciting ballet happening that day! In the world of modern dance, Twyla Tharp was debuting "The Catherine Wheel," and the world of ballet was on the edge of their pointe shoes, waiting to see what this phenomenal choreographer had to offer. I confess, I managed to get a sneak peek at the rehearsals, and let me tell you - this was groundbreaking work! Bold, exciting, and innovative! It definitely set the tone for a new wave of contemporary ballet.
After the show, I did what every true ballet aficionado does after a grand performance - I headed for the nearest tea shop, tucked away on a charming side street in London, where we'd arrived on Magic Meg, of course. Now, don't let anyone tell you that time travel is boring, darlings - I just enjoyed a glorious afternoon tea with three generations of dancers! It was a beautiful story about the love of ballet, passed from grandmother to daughter to granddaughter - a true legacy of passion! They talked about seeing "The Catherine Wheel" opening night, and even had photos with the stars.
Before we departed for Derbyshire that evening, I slipped a few treasured items from 1987 into my leather rucksack - a tiny piece of the Bolshoi "Giselle" curtain, a newspaper review of Twyla Tharp's show, and even a worn but cherished "Swan Lake" ballet slipper owned by one of the tea shop dancers - I'm just itching to put these precious treasures into my ballet museum one day.
Until next time, remember, my dears, to always wear a pink tutu with confidence! Spread the pink tulle, and make every day a ballet!
Warmly,
Emma
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