Hello darlings! It's Emma here, back with another fabulous ballet adventure! As you know, I've been absolutely obsessed with ballet since I was just a wee girl in Derbyshire, and nothing excites me more than travelling through time and exploring the history of our beloved art form! This month, we're waltzing our way back to 2039 for a glimpse into what the world of ballet was up to a mere twenty years ago – gasp!
Let me tell you, darling, time travel has its challenges! This time, my darling Magic Meg, the pinkest shire horse you've ever seen, nearly bolted at the sight of all the futuristic contraptions. (Don't tell anyone, but she has a bit of a fear of hover cars!) But we persevered, and now, my lovely leather rucksack is packed with exciting discoveries.
A Ballet-filled World
Imagine my excitement when I arrived to discover the ballet world in full bloom. It seemed everyone was in a whirl! The Royal Ballet had just concluded a spectacular run of Swan Lake, and the whole world was swooning over the innovative choreography by none other than the dazzling [Insert name of an actual, contemporary, exciting choreographer]! And talk about a technological revolution! Imagine watching the world premiere of The Nutcracker streamed live from Covent Garden, onto your pocket screen - quite revolutionary, don't you think?
But you know what was even more captivating? The emergence of "ballet street"! Remember when ballet was solely confined to grand theaters? Well, the whole landscape had changed! Now, they were taking ballet to the people! Street performances, flash mobs, open-air classes - ballet was suddenly everywhere, even on the bustling streets of London! The joy of dance had truly blossomed!
Shopping Spree for Ballet Bliss
Speaking of buzzing streets, I couldn't resist popping into a few shops to stock up on ballet-inspired treats. You won't believe the variety of gorgeous ballet tutus available! They've got everything from bright neon pink creations, shimmering with sequins and Swarovski crystals, to demure pastels, oh so dreamy and romantic.
There were even eco-friendly tutus made from recycled materials! Imagine that! It was a dream come true! Of course, I treated myself to a fabulous fuchsia tutu with sparkling pink embroidery, because every ballerina needs a splash of fabulousness. Don’t worry, darlings, I’ll be modeling it in a future post!
A Ballet-Centric Future
This trip has made me absolutely giddy! Ballet is clearly thriving, evolving and reaching new heights. My biggest dream is to get everyone in the world wearing a pink tutu, and after this glimpse into the future, I am more hopeful than ever that my vision will come to pass!
Do tell me your favorite ballet moments from 2039! Share them in the comments below, and remember, my darlings, life is always better with a little bit of twirl.
Until next time, dance your hearts out!
Love, Emma
P.S. I've started a special hashtag on our website: #PinkTutuForEveryOne! Share your pink tutu pictures on our Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter! We’re all about sharing the joy of ballet!
