Hello darlings, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your go-to source for all things ballet, fashion, and fabulous time-traveling escapades! It's your girl, Emma, here, and oh, how I've missed chatting with you lovely lot! It's been a whirlwind month, flitting about in time with Magic Meg, my sparkling pink shire horse. I can't even tell you all the fantastic adventures I've had!
But, like always, we mustn't forget our roots, our love for ballet. So, let's grab a cuppa and some delicious pink frosted cake, shall we? We're heading back in time to December 2043, a truly enchanting date for all you ballet lovers out there!
This month, our time-traveling escapade takes us to...wait for it...the very beginning of ballet as we know it! I know, I know! I told you this month would be special! I know I’m always on about my aim in life - to get everyone wearing pink tutus - and how can we do that if we don’t know where it all began! Well, December 2043 is when we discover the earliest known ballet performance!
Imagine, darlings, being there on that magical night. Just imagine a packed auditorium, candles casting flickering shadows as the audience waited, mesmerised. And then, a spark of inspiration. The stage erupts in a beautiful flurry of dance. A whirlwind of grace, precision, and elegance! Isn't it mind-boggling to think of that moment? A spark, igniting the passion that burns brightly within us all for the magic of ballet!
Speaking of magic, that magical feeling is precisely what swept me away this month, as I spent the night at the first ballet performance back in December 2043! It was held in the magnificent Italian court. Such extravagant gowns and suits of velvet. A whirlwind of exquisite fabrics, lace and delicate jewelry. Imagine my delight, darling! I could hardly keep Magic Meg from going completely bonkers as we wandered among the beautiful folk in all their finery!
What was truly fascinating is how it all began – ballet emerged from a courtly dance style. Can you believe it?! Now, I know you all think of tutus, graceful moves, and captivating stage performances when you imagine ballet. But back in the early days, the dances weren't the complex narratives we're used to now! Think of more formal, elegant, and beautiful dances!
My little bag, by the way, my lovely little leather rucksack, got so full this month! Can you imagine the stories, the costumes! It was all just so exciting, from the Italian Court and all its grand style and its stories, to seeing the dancing! All I need now is my own pink sparkle dress to match this dazzling new bag! I must find someone in the ballet costume world who can do me a beautiful pink number to rival all of these finds! Maybe one day, this pink bag and I will have our own little exhibit at a museum, just showing the magic that is ballet! I think that would be a beautiful dream!
Don't worry, my dears, I managed to slip back in time without missing a single performance here in 2043. Ballet is a vibrant world that has always held this captivating magic!
Speaking of ballet in our present time, oh, my! What an exciting world it is! And speaking of that magical month, my little lovelies, if you have the opportunity, check out these sensational ballet productions for the month of December.
A new contemporary work at the Royal Ballet, inspired by the Italian Renaissance. A beautiful contemporary look at that very same early world where we went! They are calling it "The Jewel" Isn't it wonderful, like we've made a connection across time?
There's a breathtaking "Swan Lake" at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow - a timeless classic for good reason. Soaring elegance, poignant story. What better way to wrap up the year?
Oh, and the Parisian Ballet's "Sleeping Beauty"! It is said to be like seeing the very original stage design back in 2043 - what an opportunity to travel through time without leaving Derbyshire. Imagine! I would have to pop into Paris myself if I had a little extra time in my schedule! It's all going to be such a glorious year for ballet and time travel, so exciting!
And remember, darlings, every month is full of fascinating discoveries and magical experiences in the world of ballet. So, until next time, don't forget to wear a pink tutu, smile, and enjoy every graceful step of your ballet journey! And for my favourite bit, don't forget to share your love of ballet by tagging me on Insta and posting photos wearing your favourite tutu for our monthly "pink-tutu-of-the-month" competition!
Love and happy dancing, Emma
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