Ballet Tutu News 67

Oh, darling! It's August 29th, 1996, and I'm practically giddy with anticipation! This is the day the Royal Ballet opens its doors to a new season, and I'm positively trembling with excitement! The anticipation has been building for weeks, whispers of new interpretations, stunning new costumes, and, of course, the inevitable elegance and grace we expect from the Royal Ballet. This year, there's a particularly delicious air of anticipation - rumours have been swirling about a brand-new ballet, with an avant-garde twist on a classic! But first, let’s indulge in some truly exquisite news!

My dear, the tutus! One simply *has* to start there! For Swan Lake, they've completely re-imagined the iconic white tutus, with the most exquisite detail! Gone is the pristine white, replaced by a cascading series of soft, shimmering hues. Think pearl grey to ivory, with hints of silvery lilac – so elegant and ethereal! You can almost imagine the graceful, fluid movements of the dancers as the colours dance and swirl beneath the stage lights. And those bodices! It’s pure Victoriana darling, with beautifully boned corsets, adorned with delicate embroidery and crystal accents, just the tiniest hint of sparkle, you know, like the shimmer of a summer’s moon.

And let's not forget the Giselle costumes! It's all about a modern interpretation of romanticism, darling! The classic Romantic tutu remains, but the dancers are going to be showcasing exquisitely textured layers, in dreamy shades of cream, with accents of charcoal and slate grey – divine! Their ethereal look is amplified by a truly unique fabric choice. It's this incredibly soft, sheer, almost diaphanous fabric, that flows and whispers around their bodies – a beautiful contrast to the strong lines of the dance itself. This isn’t just about costumes, dear, it's about a narrative told in fabric, light, and the sheer talent of these dancers.

But what about that mysterious new ballet? The one that has everyone whispering and fluttering their eyelashes in anticipation? Well, I have it on good authority that it’s a modern reinterpretation of 'The Sleeping Beauty', but with a decidedly darker, more sinister twist. Apparently, it's set in an unsettling, almost ethereal landscape with fantastical costumes - just picture layers upon layers of flowing black velvet and opulent silver. The details are scant, of course, the mystique is part of the appeal. It’s the unknown, the anticipation, the air of intrigue that keeps us captivated.

What I do know, though, is that it features some breathtaking new costumes that defy the traditional concept of the tutu. Think swirling, organic shapes that seem to take inspiration from the natural world. I'm hearing whispers of feathers, a hint of feathers and, and – my goodness – what sounds like silvered branches, forming a magnificent silhouette that would surely make Aurora's sleep even more mesmerizing. Oh, to see those exquisite shapes come alive under the stage lights.

Anyway, my dear, the Royal Ballet always delivers, and I’m certain this season won't disappoint! Oh, and I’m positively swooning for a pair of opera glasses this year, something sleek and stylish to bring out the details. Let's get out those sparkly fascinators and prepare for an utterly divine display of elegance and artistry! And darling, keep those gossip mills churning, the suspense is absolutely killing me.