Hello my lovely ballerina bunnies! Welcome back to my blog, Pink Tutu Travels! It's Emma here, your resident tutu-wearing, time-travelling ballet fanatic, and it's December 2042, which means…you guessed it…it’s time to dust off Magic Meg’s sparkly saddle and journey through the annals of ballet history! This month, we're dipping our toes into the dazzling world of ballet in…hold onto your tiaras…December 2042!
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Emma, 2042? What could possibly be happening in ballet then?" Trust me, darling, the world of ballet is as vibrant and exciting as ever! Let me whisk you away to a whirlwind adventure through the ballet world in 2042.
As I always say, every new month brings a new ballet adventure. So buckle up and prepare to be dazzled as I pull back the curtain on what makes this time in ballet so fabulous!
First things first, darling, I couldn’t have possibly started this journey without a new outfit. And you know I love my tutus! Now, I can't divulge all the secrets of my wardrobe just yet - those are for future posts! But let me tell you, for this trip, I'm sporting a delicate pink tutu with soft, flowing layers and just the right amount of shimmer. I can’t tell you exactly which shop in the future I bought it at, I might have to erase my memory with my time-travel charm to keep it a secret! The look is complete with my trademark, a pair of elegant ballet pumps (also in pink, of course!) and a shimmering pink headband to tie it all together.
My loyal readers know, one can’t time-travel without trusty Magic Meg, so she is fully prepared, her gleaming coat is washed and polished, her mane is looking like silk and her hooves are as polished as they get. Now I need a spot of tea. I do adore a good cup of Darjeeling while preparing for an exciting time-travelling trip. Oh and one of Mum’s delectable Bakewell tarts. That’s how you have to do it my lovely bunnies, a delicious afternoon tea to begin a delightful ballet adventure.
I just LOVE the way this particular era feels; so much has evolved from where I am now in Derbyshire, it’s almost futuristic. What is absolutely magical about my time-travelling adventures is seeing how ballet changes with the times. Sometimes we find an echo of what came before, but sometimes, darling, we’re surprised by just how different things have become. And what I really, REALLY love about my travels, my dears, is seeing that ballet never really goes out of fashion - the graceful leaps, the fluid movements, the passion and beauty - it's a timeless language.
As I mount Magic Meg, she sparkles under the early December sun, and I set my sights on a place where ballet history is written and performed on the grandest stage – Paris. There is always something exciting happening there in ballet and December is no different, it seems there is a premiere that everyone is buzzing about, so I have booked seats in the Grand Opera House for this exciting show - ‘La danse de l'univers’, by the celebrated choreographic genius Jean-Luc Delacroix. Now, there are some rumours going around about what to expect in this ballet but let's just say the word 'celestial' comes up a lot! I can’t wait! I know this is going to be one to write home about - oh wait, I literally DO write home about it... squeals with glee
Once the curtain comes down on this captivating performance, my adventure won’t stop there. There is another big date on my ballet calendar: The annual Dance World Awards ceremony, a celebration of ballet across the world with an incredible amount of glitter, glitz and gorgeous ballet outfits. There are whispers about innovative productions, boundary-pushing contemporary dances, and even the occasional groundbreaking musical theatre performance! I'm dying to know which rising stars are winning accolades!
For all the excitement of this era of ballet and this December, darling, my true purpose here isn't about glittering awards ceremonies, lavish premieres, or even seeing the world's most talented dancers. What brings me here, really, are the whispers of stories waiting to be unearthed - tales about dancers who shaped this era. This month I've been learning so much about Anna Dubois, the French ballerina who revolutionised dance by bringing an entirely new element of 'futuristic expression’ to classical ballet. I'm told her performance in La danse de l'univers will take breath away - apparently she performs using high tech clothing that makes it appear like she’s gliding through space. The word around the ballet world is that Anna is not just dancing with her body but with her emotions and 'quantum' thinking, now isn’t that something! I shall report back in detail with all my thoughts on her performances next month in my post for you.
Now for all of you dear ballerina bunnies back in Derbyshire, who wish you could see ballet’s future, just know this: every year, new trends and incredible ideas emerge from all over the world, keeping ballet fresh, relevant, and dynamic.
For all of my fellow ballerina bunnies who wish you could travel through time, let me say, darling, it's worth remembering that it's not always the most glamorous adventures that have the most impact. It's the little stories, the stories of passion and hard work and perseverance - these are the tales that truly inspire me, and hopefully, you too.
So next time you put on your favourite pink tutu and spin around the dance studio, imagine yourself time-traveling to the grand ballet world of December 2042, filled with inspiring performances and glittering awards ceremonies, or perhaps, just as importantly, imagine those small but extraordinary stories of resilience and passion, those untold narratives waiting to be discovered!
As always, dear ballerina bunnies, I hope you'll continue to join me on this magical journey through time. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section and of course, do tag #pinktututravels in your ballerina pics on social media, I adore seeing all the ballerina bunny outfits out there! And for your shopping needs, don’t forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com.
Until next time, keep dancing!
Love and sparkles,
Emma xx
