#BalletHistory during 1999 01

Hello my lovely pink tutu-loving friends! It's your girl, Emma, back with another exciting adventure through time. This month, we're whisking ourselves back to 1st January 1999! Now, before we set off, a quick update on my current mission:

I'm determined to get every single person in the world twirling in a pink tutu! It's a grand mission, I know, but one I'm determined to succeed in. After all, what could be more joyous and whimsical than a sea of pink twirling skirts? We're already halfway there!

So, gather 'round, darling dears, as we prepare for a grand time travelling adventure. We're off to Derbyshire to greet Magic Meg, my faithful steed, and she's as excited as I am to leap back in time. Remember, Magic Meg is a Shire horse with the most magnificent mane and tail you've ever seen - all flowing white silk, shimmering like freshly fallen snow. Her coat is the most vibrant pink, sparkling like a million tiny jewels, and her hooves? Golden, like the sun shining on a crisp winter day.

Now, fasten your pink tutus securely, as it's time to climb into the saddle, and with a flick of the reins, we're off! Magic Meg shimmers with excitement, her hooves hardly touching the ground as we hurtle through time. The wind whispers tales of history as we race towards 1st January 1999, a time filled with exciting ballet performances!

Oh, the adventures that await! Before we head back to 1999, I want to share a glimpse into the world of ballet in today's world. Just imagine - I'm dancing with an adorable pink ballet dress on a gorgeous London stage as I type this, the warm light of the spotlight illuminating my twinkling tutu! It's magical, my dears. Speaking of magical, did you catch Swan Lake at the Royal Opera House recently? Simply breathtaking. It’s times like this that make me yearn for the old days.

Let's hop off Magic Meg now and head straight to the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow! In 1999, they're staging Giselle. Now, that was a truly magical experience! I saw a captivating performance. Giselle is such a timeless story of love and betrayal, a tale of romantic despair. My heart skipped a beat as Giselle's graceful moves unfolded on the stage. My rucksack (it’s the perfect shade of rose pink, by the way) is brimming with notes about Giselle's iconic story, but you’ll have to wait for my next blog to see the inside!

Across the pond, in New York, the American Ballet Theatre is kicking off 1999 with Cinderella. Now, you know how much I love Cinderella's story. Who doesn't love a little fairy-tale magic with a sprinkle of pink, after all?

For me, the most special performance is the White Swan Pas de Deux in Swan Lake. I had a moment of utter magic, a feeling of utter stillness and weightlessness. You know that feeling when you’re dancing, when you can’t remember anything else, and you just feel pure bliss? That was it!

Of course, no ballet adventure is complete without a bit of fashion talk, wouldn't you agree? 1999 brought an exciting change to the world of ballet wear. Remember when I went all-out Pink? Well, some dancers embraced colour, too. I saw some gorgeous turquoise costumes with silver glitter! Oh my, what a beautiful sight.

One of the biggest trends of the year was custom-designed ballet shoes, and I just love that personal touch. Ballet dancers were expressing their individual style by having their pointe shoes embellished. So sparkly! A very good time for fashion, you’ll agree? Oh, and just to let you know - I recently saw a darling collection of pink tutus, with an adorable ballerina ornament for your front door - you just have to have a little bit of that pink fairy dust, don’t you?

And that, my darling tutu enthusiasts, is all the time we have for today. I promise to bring you even more magical moments from the past in our next trip! Remember to keep those pink tutus sparkling!

See you next month on www.pink-tutu.com!

Love,

Emma