Hello darlings! It's your favourite tutu-wearing time traveller, Emma, back from another thrilling jaunt through the annals of ballet history. This month, my darling Magic Meg, my trusty pink-sparkling shire steed with hooves of pure gold, whisked us to September 2002. Can you believe it? It feels like yesterday!
As usual, Iām absolutely buzzing from all the magnificent ballet happenings of this exciting period. You see, darling, this time, my ballet-obsessed heart felt like it was going to burst right out of my chest!
But before we dive into the ballet-tastic action, a quick fashion update. My vintage shop haul is simply to die for, darlings! Imagineā¦a sequined feather boa the colour of spun sugar, a delicate lace shawl in shades of moonlight andā¦ oh, wait for itā¦a bewitching pair of red satin slippers, the kind they used in old musicals, you know?
But, my dear readers, enough about my new wardrobe! Letās talk ballet, shall we? This time, September 2002 proved to be quite the whirlwind. I feel like I haven't stopped dancing since!
Firstly, oh darling, I simply had to experience the joy of āThe Sleeping Beautyā at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden! My word, it was a veritable fairy tale unfolding before my very eyes. I was completely transported to a world of enchantment. From the shimmering costumes, oh, the exquisite costumes! - to the sublime grace of the dancers, I felt like I was living in a ballet dream! I just adore seeing those incredible, intricate, traditional ballet sets and, the romantic music! Oh, I must have been in a trance! I can't help it, you know I do, I must go! I just HAVE to go!
Speaking of the Royal Opera House, it was such a treat to be a part of a thrilling performance of āSwan Lakeā by the illustrious English National Ballet. Those ethereal swans, my darlings, were positively breathtaking! And, did you hear those final bows, darling? A veritable symphony of applause!
You can imagine the chaos my arrival caused at the National Ballet of Canada - all those envious gazes as I entered their beautiful theatre, resplendent in my vintage pink tulle tutu. I even managed to snag a precious signed programme from the principal dancer, who was absolutely ecstatic about the colour of my tulle, the very sweetest of girls! Oh, the joys of ballet, dear friends!
And if the Covent Garden, English National Ballet and Canadian Ballet weren't enough, I also found myself backstage at the breathtaking Paris Opera Ballet. Just being in their historic home is a treat. Did you know, my darling, they were putting on a spectacular new production of āGiselleā? The director is simply a genius! So inventive!
This whirlwind of performances was a real treat for this ballet enthusiast, but September 2002 was far from being a month of pure dance perfection. You see, I'm rather smitten with ballet history and discovering the pioneers and legends that make ballet what it is today. My dear, oh my dear, it was such a revelation to discover how many brilliant artists like Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov were doing extraordinary things during this period! These titans of ballet really made their mark, not just in dance, but in influencing the entire artistic landscape of the world. I simply HAD to add some historical gems about these ballet luminaries into my ever-growing collection of ballet memorabilia!
Oh darling, this trip was so inspiring! My new additions include a magnificent photo of Baryshnikov leaping mid-air, his effortless grace captivating me as it does every single person who ever gets a glimpse of him! It's an actual black-and-white photo - you know I simply love collecting genuine items from the time! You must go and find some - oh, darling! You just HAVE to! I can't begin to tell you how it felt to hold this timeless piece of ballet history in my hands - simply, the stuff of dreams, darling!
But let's not forget the vital role fashion plays in ballet! Oh my! Can you believe the beauty of ballet costumes in 2002? It seemed every costume had that magical element - it's just as it should be! You can practically see those beautiful, imaginative designers just breathing life into these beautiful pieces, infusing each movement with sheer delight!
I just knew that a visit to the Ballet Boutique at Covent Garden was a must. I bought a selection of sparkly tights (they must be sparkle for me, you know), gorgeous leotards and even the most wonderful ballet shoes! You just couldn't get better designs for dancing!
So, darlings, this has been quite the ballet bonanza! It's safe to say I am officially addicted to September 2002 and all the wonder it had to offer! Who knows where my pink-sparkling tutu and I will end up next? Remember, don't forget to check out Pink-Tutu.com every month!
Remember, dear ones, there's magic in every tutu! I do hope you've enjoyed my travelogue, darlings.
Until next time, remember - twirl with joy, stay stylish and keep dancing!
Love and tutus, Emma
P.S: Donāt forget to wear your pink tutu! You'll find the perfect pink tutu on the site - a selection to make any ballet enthusiast swoon. Itās a true ballet fashion heaven! We even have a tutu for Magic Meg, too!
