Darling dears,
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, Pink Tutu! This month, I'm absolutely positively positively thrilled to take you on a journey back to the sparkling, glorious year of 2012! Oh, the excitement! The memories! And of course, the absolutely fabulous ballet performances!
As usual, I’m sitting here in my dressing room (you know the one, complete with its very own pink sparkly mirror and the fluffy lilac carpet!) writing this post after my very last class this morning. My legs are a bit wobbly, but the endorphin rush has my heart all aflutter. That’s how it always is – ballet gives me energy, makes me feel unstoppable. Especially before a time travel escapade!
So, darling readers, have you got your pink tutus on? Magic Meg is already pawing at the stable door – ready to whisk us away! We’ll be leaving from my quaint cottage in Derbyshire, just before the snowdrops begin to bloom. We're headed for February 2012 - such a glorious time for a trip back through time. Just try to imagine – all those magical ballets, glittering costumes, and all those incredible ballerinas in their graceful movements. It's all waiting for us!
My vintage leather rucksack is packed and ready, bursting with my ballet diaries, my sketchbooks, and of course, my absolutely essential pair of pink ballet slippers. Oh, how I love the smell of leather and the gentle thud of my slippers as I walk, preparing to witness the wonders of this enchanting era.
But enough about me and my travelling paraphernalia. Let's delve into the heart of this magnificent year! What was the world of ballet buzzing about in February 2012?
The Royal Ballet in London, of course, was hosting a stunning program! The exquisite Natalia Osipova - I could watch her for hours, such graceful artistry - was dancing in Giselle and The Winter's Tale - oh, what a delight to see her onstage! My sketches are already beginning to thrum with excitement. Imagine, dear reader, the delicate elegance, the story woven in every step, every plié, every leap!
Then there was the American Ballet Theatre! They were showing Sleeping Beauty - with Diana Vishneva, the ballerina who dances as if the world were her stage. I can just imagine the fairyland of that ballet, the shimmering costumes and all the dazzling magical effects! It’s no wonder, it’s such an enchanting story, and she embodies it all with so much tenderness and artistry.
And speaking of enchantment, the Paris Opera Ballet was showing the breathtakingly beautiful The Nutcracker. Such festive magic, it would surely take my breath away. It is no wonder this ballet remains such a popular choice! My ballet scrapbook is positively bulging with ideas! I can see the Sugar Plum Fairy in my mind’s eye – the most delicate of pinks, a shimmering tulle gown, a perfectly formed ballerina, a little piece of perfection in motion!
Just the thought of it all fills me with so much happiness. My head spins with memories of past ballets. Remember those wonderful costumes of the dancers – swirling tulle, shimmering sequins, feathers that brushed against their fingertips - such perfection and grace!
But we mustn't forget about fashion, darling! In February 2012, I could be spotted in my best vintage 1920s look, just a touch of Gatsby glamour, if you will, to blend into the surroundings, of course! Perhaps a glamorous flapper dress or a delicate art deco evening gown. We can’t forget the most vital item - my sparkly pink headbands - they’re the epitome of chic! It’s amazing to think how timeless that style truly is!
Speaking of fashion, my current collection is full of gorgeous designs and details I hope will take me back to that time – an explosion of colours! It was so delightful – pink was already a huge part of the ballet world back then! My favourite pieces include a sequined tunic dress - all pink and rose gold! So stunning! The delicate embellishments really do set off the beauty of this graceful dress - all about those flowing fabrics, you know! And just like all things ballet, there’s that beautiful sense of lightness to them - I absolutely adore it.
Of course, as you well know, it's all about the tutus. In February 2012, we would see the perfect pink tutu with its full skirt, flowing down towards the floor in that gentle, dreamy shape we all know and love so much. We wouldn’t want a boring stiff skirt! The movement needs to be elegant, beautiful! It has to echo the movement of the ballerina's body.
Oh, my dears! I simply cannot wait to experience February 2012 with Magic Meg at my side! And please remember – let’s bring this pink tutu dream to reality! We all look fabulous in pink - just picture it! It's all about a celebration of everything beautiful – dancing, dreams, friendship!
Until next time, darling readers! May your steps be light and graceful, and remember - a life filled with dance is a life filled with joy.
With a whirl and a twirl,
Your Pink Tutu Blogger
