Hello my lovely tutus! 👋 It’s your favourite pink-tutu-wearing blogger, Emma, here, back again with another spectacular #TutuTuesday history post, just for you! This week we're dipping into the romantic period of ballet history – you know, that beautiful era where ethereal tutus really started to twirl their way onto the stage! 🤩
Now, as always, my darling tutus, I'm writing this blog post from a rather swanky train carriage hurtling through Europe. You see, after a fantastic weekend watching La Sylphide in Vienna, I’m off to Paris! 🗼 Who knows what fashion treasures and enchanting dance performances await me there? whispers excitedly I can’t wait! ✨
But let’s get back to our fabulously feminine history lesson, shall we? It's October 26th, 1841, and our dear Paris is abuzz with anticipation. The Palais Garnier, that grand old lady of opera houses, is practically bursting with exciting performances and the Parisian ladies are showing off their most dazzling dresses and bonnets. 💖
Now, the real question is - what was happening in the world of ballet that day? 🤔
Well, my little pink loves, 1841 is all about Romanticism, remember? This beautiful style swept through art, music, and naturally, ballet, just as it does in fashion today. 🥰 And who can blame it? We're talking ethereal fairies, dreamy characters, and - most importantly - floating, gossamer tutus! 🤩
And believe me, ladies, these early tutus were something else! They were all about airy, delicate fabrics, flowing lines, and that romantic look! Imagine yards of billowing silk, soft tulle, and – the highlight – those graceful little ribbons dancing and twirling at the waist! It truly was the dawn of chic on stage. 🤩
Let me tell you, there was nothing quite as magical as seeing a ballerina like Carlotta Grisi - you know, the legendary Italian beauty with that divine twinkle in her eye - glide across the stage in a beautiful Romantic-era tutu! 👑 The combination of ethereal grace and technical skill - well, it practically sent the audience to heaven, just like a beautifully performed grand jeté! ✨
I bet you're dying to see a glimpse of this Romantic-era wonder, eh? Don’t worry, darlings, I've got you covered. You just gotta head over to [insert museum link], or better yet, try a wonderful online library – the Metropolitan Museum in New York has some brilliant collections - to see the Romantic ballet costumes, and you’ll get a glimpse into the exquisite fabrics, dresses, silhouettes, and that dreamy sense of movement! 🤩 And of course, darling, I wouldn’t miss the chance to tell you that the colour pink was very much in fashion at that time, so I just know our lovely ballet ladies had those pink whisps of tutu flowing around their beautiful legs as they glided across the stage. 💖 How very dreamy! ✨
Oh, and by the way, darling tutus, did you know that around 1841, a talented French designer called M. Guillaume, the man behind many an incredible costume creation, revolutionized the ballerina’s shoes? It's true, he started to use satine and other fancy materials, even using pointe shoes, giving those ballerinas an enchanted ability to practically float through the air! 👠 Now that is something worth dancing about!
Speaking of dancing, this week’s magical post is dedicated to the unforgettable French dancer Marie Taglioni, the queen of Romanticism. It’s true, this delicate beauty and a trailblazing ballerina made the dream of the Romantic tutu happen - she literally helped to shape the future of dance and the iconic ballet costume! 🙌 You gotta love the power of a ballet tutu to spark revolution! 💖
Anyway, darlings, as my fabulous journey to Paris continues, and we head into a world of art and dancing in a breathtaking era of romantic ballets and dancing costumes, don't forget to check in for #TutuTuesday every Tuesday! Let's spread the love of dancing and pink tutues around the world! 🌍 💕
Until next Tuesday, darlings. You know where to find me! ✨ 💖
And, as always, spread the tutu love - we are #PinkTutuLovers ! 💖
See you next week! 💖
(P.S., I may be picking up a fabulous Parisian tutu or two for next week's post - fingers crossed! 💖 )
