Hello darlings! Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com for another glorious #TutuTuesday delve into the history of ballet. It's been such a busy week for this ballerina, full of swirling skirts and graceful leaps, so it's simply divine to be back in my comfy chair with a cuppa and sharing our journey together. I was recently at a most glamorous production of Giselle - I simply adored the fluttery white tutus the corps de ballet wore! I had the absolute pleasure of taking my niece, Amelia, and we simply loved the way they twirled. Isn't it wonderful how these designs captivate us? We'll explore more on that later!
Now, as promised, our time travel has landed us on 7 June, 1836, and darling, let me tell you, the world is buzzing! We’re right in the midst of Victorian London, where everything is getting ready for a royal celebration – Queen Victoria’s coronation! It’s all very grand, you know? Such excitement for all things elegant. We might even see some dancing – maybe a fancy quadrille! Imagine how exciting that would be!
Talking of elegance, now let's get back to the main point: the tutu. The year is 1836, which means we're getting close to the dawn of the iconic tutu as we know it. Right now, the ballet world is in the midst of a fashion revolution, and the tutu is becoming the go-to attire for dancers! Think layered, billowing skirts made of lightweight materials - and a lot of it! Imagine layers of soft tulle that flow as a dancer takes their pliés - oh the absolute wonder!
We need to talk about Marie Taglioni. Oh, darling! She’s a darling of the stage - imagine dancing on the balls of your feet and gliding across the stage like she did! Now, she wasn’t just a gifted dancer, oh no, she also played a big part in how ballerinas dress. Her famous role in La Sylphide involved a simple white costume with a delicate, flowing skirt. This iconic dance changed everything, bringing the "Romantic tutu" to life! It was shorter and lighter, perfect for showcasing the ethereal grace of the dance. Talk about a revolution!
Now, my sweet loves, here’s the exciting part! In 1836, the ballerina look was still evolving! They didn't yet wear tutus in the same way we do today! Back then, these billowy creations weren’t called "tutus" yet! They were just fancy skirts - lovely, layered fabric that gave the dancers freedom to move. It’s like seeing a seed grow, waiting for it to become the exquisite ballerina we all know and adore today.
While the tutus are becoming lighter, think delicate muslin or silk that drapes like clouds. We haven’t quite hit the short, puffy tulle creations that make our hearts race today, but those are coming - I can’t wait!
Just picture, a beautiful young woman in a delicate skirt, perhaps some lovely pink ribbons and embellishments, gliding effortlessly across the stage - how utterly divine! Now, that’s what makes ballet such a mesmerising artform.
What a fun week it's been in 1836! And remember, my lovelies, in a week's time, we'll continue our #TutuTuesday journey, stepping forward in time. Let’s go back and imagine this exciting era in ballet history! I can already picture a dainty skirt, all swishy and romantic. Don’t forget to tell your friends about #TutuTuesday – let's spread the love for ballet! Until next time, stay fashionable and, of course, keep twirling!
