Hello my darlings, and welcome back to another monthly adventure on the Pink Tutu! This time we’re taking a leap to 2040, the future, and I must tell you, it's utterly delightful! Now, imagine my excitement, arriving in 2040 on Magic Meg, my beautiful pink sparkly Shire, all decked out in my signature pink tutu, of course. You know me, always gotta be glamorous!
As usual, Magic Meg’s hooves, a stunning golden colour, practically danced their way across the shimmering green meadow we landed in. The air, tinged with the gentle scent of blossom and spring, was truly exhilarating.
First things first: let’s talk fashion! Oh, my dears, it seems the fashion in 2040 has a whimsical and joyous air. Lots of shimmering fabrics, with shades of coral, lilac, and a beautiful baby pink, much like my tutu! There are these glorious skirts that have feathers attached and shimmer as you move - simply fabulous! And, oh darling, imagine - ballet flats are absolutely everywhere, perfect for pirouette-ing around town. It’s clear that everyone in 2040 wants to move with a little bit of grace and elegance!
But let's get to the ballet, the real reason I came to 2040! I headed to London, where, bless your little hearts, they had not one, but two breathtaking ballet theatres! They were both beautifully modern and had the most vibrant colours! Imagine this, my darling: one theatre had a ceiling that resembled a shimmering night sky, complete with twinkling stars. Oh, and the Royal Ballet's newest production is titled 'Future Dance,' a delightful story about a group of futuristic dancers who travel through time (sound familiar?!)
You just have to see it. They dance with a new, electrifying kind of energy and fluidity that just makes you want to pirouette with them! They incorporate acrobatics, laser shows, and technology in such clever ways! Imagine a dance that starts with the dancers appearing on a stage that actually rises into the sky! It is absolutely magical! And speaking of magic, there is an intriguing dance troupe based in London that uses augmented reality (you know, digital imagery), holographic projections, and robotic costumes to tell their stories. Talk about groundbreaking! It was, simply put, an experience to cherish! You really have to go and see this when you get a chance, you won't be disappointed, trust me. Oh, I collected a few pieces from their costumes - can’t reveal too much!
After London, my darling, I made a dash to Paris! Can you believe, I visited the Louvre and saw an exhibition on ‘Dance Through The Ages,’ featuring tutus from every decade! It was utterly magnificent! They had an absolutely glorious emerald green tulle tutu from the 1800s and, can you imagine, a gorgeous hot pink tulle from the 1930s that reminded me so much of my own! Of course, I had to purchase a few beautiful tutus for my collection! And speaking of collections, I was delighted to visit the Opera Garnier! Did you know it holds an astonishing collection of historical costumes from famous ballets? The stories those costumes tell...simply divine. The grandeur and magnificence of the Garnier filled me with inspiration! And imagine, my darlings, in this Parisian balletic haven, there was even an opera house dedicated entirely to dance! There, they are exploring innovative techniques to move away from more traditional productions by incorporating dance from every culture - what a brilliant idea!
Then, it was back to the green meadow on the outskirts of Derbyshire where we’d arrived, and my wonderful Meg was ready to carry us home! I'd managed to fill my leather backpack with a wealth of inspiring information, ballet memorabilia and new ideas to share with all of you! And of course, I am determined to have my pink tutus made up to resemble those glorious futuristic fabrics of 2040! It's simply too exquisite not to try! And remember my lovelies, as you go out there, spinning and pirouette-ing to your heart’s content, never forget that ballet is for everyone! So embrace your inner dancer and never stop dreaming!
Remember, my loves, you can visit my site - www.pink-tutu.com - to find my latest fashion inspirations! Now, excuse me, my darling, but I must away, I am busy with my newest ballet choreography: an original story of a ballerina and her horse, that travel through time in a pink tutu and ballet slippers - it’s sure to be divine! I must also be working on the most magnificent tutus I've ever imagined! Until next month, remember, wear pink, tutu your way!
Love and Twirls,
Emma x
