Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-loving, tutu-obsessed time-travelling blogger Emma here, back for another instalment of my #TutuTuesday ballet history series! This week, we're waltzing back to 2nd May 1843. Oh, the excitement!
You might think a time machine powered by pirouettes and fuelled by sheer, frothy tulle is a bit out there, but trust me, darlings, this pink-clad traveller has seen it all! You know how I love to travel by train? Well, a fancy frock and a first-class carriage always feel much grander when you're transported to a time where everyone dresses like they're on their way to a grand ball. Just be careful not to accidentally get swept away in the excitement of it all - the fashions are even more extravagant than our modern frocks.
But enough about the fabulous garments! Let's dive into the real meat of this week's tutu tale. On this very date in 1843, dear Queen Victoria's daughter, the future Queen Victoria, the Empress Frederick, was born. That's right, my fellow tutu-lovers, we are celebrating the arrival of a princess who, despite never becoming a dancer herself, would be an important figure in ballet's growth!
Think of all the stunning costumes, the fluttering tulle and satin! My heart simply melts for it all. While this princess wasn't waltzing the night away in a tutu, her influence on the ballet world cannot be understated! You see, as the princess of Britain, the daughter of our beloved queen, Victoria had the opportunity to impact fashion trends. This young princess set the tone for fashionable silhouettes that were to dominate the Victorian era.
Of course, back in 1843, there wasn't much talk of “tutus” yet. But the stage was being set for a more structured, feminine style, especially when it came to dress. That meant dancers were shifting away from the billowing gowns of previous eras and embracing skirts that would later inspire the tutu.
It's funny, though, looking back on these days and imagining those dancers twirling on stage in what we might call 'pre-tutus'. I bet the ladies would find it quite amusing. But if you ask me, dear readers, that early love for feminine silhouettes - the focus on beautiful fabrics and shapes - that's what paved the way for the elegant tutus we know and adore today!
As much as I love a good history lesson, it's always the visual spectacle of ballet that truly captures my imagination! To honour this grand occasion, I've got a truly scrumptious plan: This week, my dear readers, I’m going to experience the world of ballet the Victorian way. That means putting on my fanciest petticoats, my fluffiest skirts, and venturing out to one of the ballet performances that would have captivated those watching in 1843!
We’ll talk all about it in next week's #TutuTuesday! Oh, don’t forget to tell your fellow ballet lovers about this fantastic website - www.pink-tutu.com – It’s the ultimate spot to keep up-to-date with my travels through time. Until then, wear your pink tutus proudly, and keep twirling!
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