Greetings, fellow tutophiles! Itās Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood time-travelling tutu enthusiast, bringing you another instalment of #TutuTuesday from the past, a glorious era filled with whimsy, beauty, and, yes, some delightful dance trends too!
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This week we're whisked away on a trip toā¦ wait for itā¦ Paris! Oh lĆ lĆ ! š¼The city of love, romance, fashion, and (as Iām sure you know, dearies) ballet! The ballet scene here is positively thrilling - the grand, majestic stages, the elegant performers, the shimmering gowns of the ladiesā¦ Paris really knows how to throw a good dance party. š©° And for me, that means a fabulous wardrobe for a delightful week! š
On this very day, 1844-09-17, a new ballet called āThe Corsaireā debuted, and wow! It was a dazzling display of technical skill and artistry. You wouldn't believe the leaps and pirouettes! The costume design, however, had a subtle nod towards realismā¦ imagine that! No frothy, billowing skirts just yet! The ladies danced in snug-fitting, floor-length gowns that flowed beautifully as they moved. This, of course, gave me plenty of opportunity to enjoy the elaborate hair styles ā and donāt even get me started on the sparkling jewelry!š
Now, don't be thinking I wasn't indulging in the shopping opportunities, darling! The boulevards were teeming with fashionable boutiques, selling exquisite silks, laces, and feathers - just the thing to inspire my tutu creations! And speaking of my tutuā¦ today, it's a soft blush pink, with a delicate tulle layer flowing from my hips to the floor. It complements my ivory silk dress perfectly ā a little hint of my signature pink.
*Time travelling to see ballet is my passionā¦ *
My adventures are, of course, all made possible thanks to my performances - I've found my niche doing "period-specific" performances, which allows me to fund my fabulous, tutu-clad travels. I canāt believe how popular my last "Edwardian Tea-Time Ballet" performance was - people are truly fascinated by my travels! And I love seeing my travels bring such delight and joy to audiences, especially the younger generation who find inspiration in my stories.
You know I simply cannot let a week go by without some good news for the tutu world ā so here it is, a special treat for you my dearest #PinkTutu readers! There's a brand new Parisian theatre opening just across the road! A small, intimate space with charming dĆ©cor ā a haven for new ballet talent and innovative pieces. It's all set to become the spot for up-and-coming dancers ā I hear thereās an exceptional company of young, talented women, all bursting with creativity. The world is on the cusp of a ballet renaissance, my dears! Just thinkā¦ in the near future, these daring young ladies might just become the inspiration for the first ever tutus! Itās exciting to think about!
So, my darlings, I'm off to explore this enchanting city. I've a feeling this trip might just change everything! And who knows, I might just find the very inspiration for my next tutu design. Donāt forget, if you fancy a dose of Parisian culture ā a dash of history with a sprinkle of romance ā come find me at my latest performances. Let's raise a glass of champagne to the beauty of dance and all things fabulous. Until next time, be happy, be healthy, and wear your tutus with pride!
Your eternally-pink-clad ballerina blogger,
Emma
*P.S. * I'll be posting a series of exclusive images and reviews of "The Corsaire" on my social media channels later this week! Make sure you're following @pinktutu_emma so you donāt miss out. š
