Hello darling darlings, and welcome back to my little corner of the internet! Emma here, your ever-so-slightly obsessed, pink tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina. Now, grab a cuppa, settle into your comfiest chair and let me whisk you away to the fabulous world of ballet on this magical journey to 2nd February, 1994.
Remember those fabulous pink sparkles I found at the Vienna State Opera House in the 1800s? Well, they were just what Magic Meg needed to look her absolute best on our jaunt to... wait for it… New York City!
Yep, darlings, we touched down on American soil this time. As I said, my life is all about those incredible pink tulle and silk creations, but nothing beats an authentic, big-city American ballet show! Can you imagine? New York!
I'll be honest, there was a teensy-weensy bit of worry about the journey. Magic Meg, she's a star - my star - but there were a few moments, hovering over the Atlantic, where we nearly forgot our magical glitter. Phew! Thankfully, a gentle reminder (and a good old-fashioned sugar cube!) worked its magic. And just like that, we landed!
Now, as any good ballerina knows, the moment I disembark from a magical shire horse (all shimmery hooves and golden mane) in the middle of Central Park is all about fashion. You just have to dress the part, and luckily, I had my secret stash in my leather backpack ready. I popped on my trusty pink silk-chiffon scarf and a brand new feather boa in hot pink! Because you know, sometimes, you just have to channel a little Broadway sass, darling!
Our first stop had to be The Metropolitan Opera. If you think my favourite colour is pink, you've got to see this venue! Everything, even the staircase! But let's get down to business, shall we?
That evening, we were off to a gala, darling, the opening night of "La Sylphide", no less! I do love the Romantic Era, don’t I?
Now, imagine a glittering night in the city, and we're in a packed theatre, every seat taken, and those beautiful golden lights casting an ethereal glow on the stage! You could have heard a pin drop... right before the magnificent Tamara Rojo stole the show, with her stunning rendition of the titular La Sylphide, delicate yet captivating, all those enchanting moves, absolutely mesmerizing! A ballet must-see, for sure!
Now, my lovelies, for all you budding time-travelers and balletomanes, I've gathered some facts from my 1994 journey, which are stored in my trusty leather rucksack! You can find them on the www.pink-tutu.com website. What you need to know:
- 1994 saw a ballet revival in New York! It was so thrilling to see the city re-discovering its love of the classical arts! New York City Ballet had a fantastic year!
- The American Ballet Theatre was putting on a spectacular "Giselle", that you won’t find anywhere else.
Of course, a girl can't travel back in time without taking in the shops, especially if they're crammed with tutus! I mean, a pink tutu in the 1990s?! It was like finding a unicorn in a meadow. Just… delightful. And you know I always pick up a little something for my website. I found some pretty fantastic pink sequins, and oh my darling, those shoes!
Let’s not forget about the ballet class! Even with time travel, gotta keep those legs moving, you know? And you can believe that New Yorkers, back in the day, were all about the grace and precision. I had the absolute most amazing lesson from a retired prima ballerina, teaching a masterclass, where every plie and releve was just… exquisite. Talk about perfection, darling.
Honestly, this trip has really gotten me in the mood to pinkify the world with even more tutus! It's time for every girl and boy, grandma and grandpa, cat and dog... heck, every fluffy, feathered, and furry friend, to don their own pink tutus!
Until next month, darlings, remember:
Life is a dance, embrace every pirouette.
Your faithful ballet blogger,
Emma
PS: Let’s get this party started with the #pinktutuchallenge! Grab your fluffiest pink tutu and pose for the perfect picture - you could win a surprise gift on www.pink-tutu.com! And, be sure to follow me on social media for updates on my ballet adventures and more time travel trivia.
