Hello lovelies! It's your favourite pink-loving, tutu-wearing, time-travelling blogger, Emma, back again with another exciting journey through the history of the ballet tutu!
This week, we're travelling all the way back to November 12th, 1844, just before the Christmas season! You can imagine how exciting things are for me! I love everything about the Victorian Era. The fashion, the balls, the operas… and the ballet!
You know me, I can't help myself when it comes to ballet performances! This time I found myself in the heart of Paris and you know what? It's not just the gorgeous buildings and beautiful people that have me swooning. I just popped along to the Paris Opera Ballet and darling, let me tell you… these performances were revolutionary!
So, what was going on in the world of ballet around this time, you ask? Well, it was the Romantic Era, a period when dance was starting to express deep emotions and tell dramatic stories.
And believe me, it was quite the spectacle! No longer the strict, controlled steps of the Baroque Era. No, this era was about freedom and expression, long flowing skirts, swirling in the air like magical fairies, and the beautiful, delicate steps that could bring a tear to your eye.
The women were captivating in their tutus, so light and breezy. Imagine the delicate white chiffon, swirling around your legs as you take your first steps. The perfect look for showcasing those lovely leaps and fast-paced, intricate footwork.
Remember the famous La Sylphide, by August Bournonville? Sigh, just thinking about the exquisite costumes and the ethereal storytelling makes me want to don a pink tutu myself and swirl about! I wouldn't have dared to travel to the stage and show them how it's really done, though, ha!
But there was something truly extraordinary about this era – a fascination with the supernatural and the magical. It was so dreamy, it felt almost like it had sprung from a fairytale!
You see, these tutus were no longer just simple dance wear. They were artistic masterpieces, each one expressing a unique mood and character. They told a story through the length, the volume, and the fabrics.
There's something truly magical about witnessing the power of the dance in this way. It's a language that transcends all barriers. A language that even the simplest tutu can speak.
It's truly amazing how much has changed since then. From the length and fullness of the tutus, the fabric choices, the choreography - even the audience's reaction has evolved. Yet, one thing that hasn't changed is the joy and artistry of the ballet, and the magic that it continues to create.
And remember lovelies, my biggest dream? For every woman in the world to wear a pink tutu!
Until next week, don't forget to dance like no one's watching (though maybe watch out for the train!), and let your imagination fly like a pink, fluffy cloud. See you next week for another Tutu Tuesday on pink-tutu.com!
Love,
Emma 💖💕✨
