Hello, my darlings! It's Emma, your resident tutu-twirling, time-traveling enthusiast, back again with a delightful trip through the magical realm of ballet history!
This month, my lovely Meg and I galloped through the glittering pages of December 12th, 1988, landing right in the heart of the dance world, and let me tell you, it was simply fabulous.
Now, I'm a true believer that pink is the colour of joy, creativity, and of course, the perfect tutu! So, imagine my absolute delight at finding that the Bolshoi Ballet, in Moscow, were performing "Swan Lake" - a true classic, and it's not hard to imagine the swan queen in a dazzling pink tutu, right?! This was a dream come true!
Meg and I trotted straight to the Bolshoi Theatre, where the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing. There was an excitement in the air that was truly electric, a passion for dance that was contagious. We mingled with the audience, so excited to soak up the energy and enthusiasm of everyone, dressed in their most fabulous outfits for the occasion, ooh-ing and aah-ing over every dancer's move. The costumes, the music, the incredible choreography - oh, the beauty!
After a breathtaking performance, I even had the pleasure of speaking to a lovely ballerina who was so kind to let me browse through her ballet bag. Imagine my joy when I found a beautiful programme, dated December 12th, 1988, and tucked inside was a delicate feather from one of the swan's costumes. I carefully placed them in my rucksack – precious memories for a pink tutu-clad traveller!
Speaking of memories, have you seen the new ballet fashion emerging this season? Oh, it’s divine! So many exciting developments, from delicate chiffon to sparkly fabrics, a flurry of stunning designs and colour palettes that would make a pink flamingo jealous!
But December 12th wasn't just about the Bolshoi, darling!
Across the pond in the vibrant New York City, the New York City Ballet were dazzling audiences with "The Nutcracker", an enchanting winter wonderland story. And across the channel, in London's charming Sadler's Wells, the Rambert Dance Company were showing off their dynamic contemporary works. Oh, how I long to go and dance myself!
The world was filled with the enchanting world of ballet, and all I could think was, how do we make this incredible art form accessible to everyone? That's why I started www.pink-tutu.com! My hope is to spread the joy and passion for ballet far and wide, making every day feel like December 12th, 1988, a day full of magical memories, vibrant dance, and shimmering tutus.
Let’s take a moment, ladies, to embrace the pink! Put on your most elegant tutu and twirl with joy! Let's celebrate ballet’s enduring grace and magic, spreading the pink across the world with every graceful step and joyous pirouette.
I’m already eagerly planning our next time-travel adventure. Until then, dance on, my dears!
With love, twirls and tutus galore,
Emma.
