Hello my darling darlings! It's Emma here, your favourite time travelling ballerina! November, my dears, the time for bonfires, warm mugs of cocoa, and... drumroll a trip through the swirling mists of time! As always, my trusty companion, the magnificent Meg, our very own pink shimmering Shire horse, was saddled up and ready for the grand adventure. She prances so magnificently with her golden hooves and cascading mane.
This month, our pink tutus transported us to a world where ballet was just finding its footing... pun intended, my lovelies! It's November 2035, and it feels utterly charming to be experiencing the early stages of ballet's blossoming popularity, all thanks to our fabulous pink tutus, which of course, are always the key to time travel.
So let's pop our pink tutus on and explore the wonders of ballet back in 2035!
A Ballet Feast for the Senses
You know me, my darlings, I simply adore a good ballet show! Back in 2035, things were rather different. They still hadn't figured out how to travel through time with the aid of a pink tutu, so most shows involved, well, you know... actual, real people, performing with passion and precision. Gasp! Can you imagine!
It seems a ballet named "Swan Lake" was the main event. My little heart just melted at the elegance of the swans, the noble prince, the fiery villain... Oh, how romantic! I gathered up the most lovely programme with a delicate hand-painted image of a swan in flight. It now has pride of place in my ever-growing rucksack!
As for the costumes? They weren't as fantastical as we see them nowadays. There was a certain elegance to them, a sense of classical simplicity, though some pieces featured the most spectacularly hand-sewn detailing! And can we talk about the pointe shoes? Just a tad less magical, with none of our sparkly, twinkle-toed technology! But I do applaud the artistry and craftmanship, so essential to bringing each role to life!
A World on Pointe
While we were visiting, we took a delightful spin around London's bustling Covent Garden, the heart of all things ballet back then. Imagine! We spotted young ladies practicing with incredible enthusiasm in dusty little studios, ready to be the ballerinas of tomorrow. Oh, the inspiration!
And as we sauntered along, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation for upcoming ballet galas, performances and events. A big one in Paris was a real draw, and, my lovelies, what’s a ballerina like myself without a spot of shopping in Paris? We explored its charming cobbled streets and soaked up the Parisian fashion scene. Ballet costumes were still in their infancy back then. The beautiful tutus were hand-crafted creations, with exquisite lace and satin, crafted with passion and precision! Each garment was an artwork!
The Pink Tutu: An International Powerhouse
This trip took us to Rome, too, oh darling. Imagine: ballet at the glorious Colosseum! It was magnificent. There's a reason they say Roman people adore a good dance - those dramatic movements! And then the dancing on stage, so graceful, so powerful - truly captivating!
The ballet world in 2035 was an international affair, full of artistic exchange and vibrant expression. As always, the most incredible part of this whole adventure? Seeing so many souls embrace ballet with passion and fire!
* Ballet and Beyond: My Darling, a Peek at the Past!*
Did you know the world was gripped with a frenzy for historical dramas and television shows in 2035? You simply can't separate ballet from history! A new film had just come out about the rise of ballet back in the early days. You should see the extravagant sets and costumes, simply gorgeous! And the drama, the romance... pure delight, my lovelies!
Emma's Fashion Focus
You're all so stylish! Now let's get a peek at the ballet fashion scene back in 2035. I’ll be honest, it was much more simple compared to our sparkly, shimmering tutu styles. I've added several delightful photos from our shopping expedition to my Instagram page! My top 5 fashion picks from back then, oh darling:
Romantic tulle skirts: These flowing layers were so elegant, twirling perfectly.
Embroidered bodice tops: Elegant, romantic, oh my, such dainty designs!
Satin pumps: Just like modern dancers, but not quite the magical shoes that sparkle under our twirling tutus!
Graceful hairstyles: Beautiful buns, braids and elegant curls. A little simpler than our current ballet styles, don't you think?
*And my personal favourite, the classic, elegant bun. *Oh how charming, held with dainty hair combs or ribbons.
Final Thoughts from Emma
This time-traveling ballet odyssey to November 2035 was so, so special. There’s so much magic in ballet history, and in each decade, the artistry and passion remain the same! I do so hope, darling dears, you have taken a fancy to pink tutus in all their wonderfulness. And don't forget, spread the love of ballet everywhere you go, in 2035 or any other time period.
Until next month my darlings! Remember to check out our exclusive behind the scenes video of Meg, and be sure to get your tickets to the annual Pink Tutu Charity Ballet gala – every penny helps bring our time travelling dream closer!
Stay fabulous, darlings, and keep dancing!
Emma xo
