Hello dears! It's your favourite pink-loving ballerina blogger, Emma, here, and welcome back to #TutuTuesday! I'm so excited to take you on a whirl through ballet history today, because, as you know, it's all about the tutu!
Today marks Post #732 on my pink-tutu.com website, a milestone! Thank you to all my fabulous readers! This week, we're going back in time to January 6th, 1846. Grab your favourite pink tulle and join me for a dance through history!
Now, back in 1846, let's face it, tutus were just starting to find their feet. Marie Taglioni's famous debut in the La Sylphide ballet just over 10 years prior in 1832, sparked the era of the Romantic tutu, where ballerinas were finally given some much-needed freedom in their attire. You know I adore freedom in dress! But even then, they weren't quite the glorious, billowing pink wonders we know and love today. Think short, knee-length, very, very airy tulle with plenty of space to fly – and trust me, these early ballerinas were flying!
Now, picture me travelling through time by train to Paris, that magnificent city, for a magical night at the theatre. (I must say, it is quite difficult to travel through time with my vast collection of pink tutus, especially when you are only allowed a limited baggage allowance on the train). But back in 1846, Parisian fashion was already embracing the Romantic spirit. Imagine flowing silks, pastel colours, and yes, you guessed it - those whimsical tulle tutus! And as you probably know, fashion and ballet go hand in hand - they are sisters separated at birth, I tell you!
Today on this January 6th, I could practically hear the ahhs and ohhs from the audience, mesmerized by the artistry of the dancers as they twirled on stage in their frothy tutus. You know I couldn’t miss it! After all, a good ballet performance is an excellent way to add to my time travel funds!
And you know what else was making its way to the scene? Ballet shoes! But not the lovely pink satin beauties we know and love, dear reader. No, imagine dainty white canvas shoes. A world away from our current ballet shoes that just cry out to be accessorized with sparkling ribbons. I think the 19th-century ballerinas just need a good dose of pink-tutu inspiration!
But even without the sparkle, those early ballet shoes were all about allowing the ballerinas to be graceful and nimble on stage. You know, showing off their incredible skills with a little help from beautiful, swirling tutus. It's all about the movement, darling!
Just think, darling readers! It all began in those airy, frothy tutus of the Romantic era. That little wisp of tulle opened up a whole new world of expression and movement for the ballerinas. They could now leap and bound with an incredible grace that mesmerised the audiences! Talk about a fabulous fashion moment! And it was all thanks to the tutu, which paved the way for the stunning pink creations we adore today.
I have to tell you, I think back to those first ballerinas, and just seeing the beginnings of the tutu makes me even more in awe of its incredible journey. Let’s give a round of applause for those pioneers of graceful movement and daring style!
While those early tutus may not have had the sparkle and glamour of today, I can just picture them fluttering around on stage, creating an aura of light and delicate beauty. Such grace and artistry! Now, wouldn’t that look lovely in pink?
Just think, what started as a little piece of tulle is now a symbol of artistry and elegance around the world. Now THAT is a real fashion statement! So darling readers, let's all give a cheer for the tutu – a beautiful creation that keeps inspiring and dazzling audiences generation after generation!
And don't forget, this #TutuTuesday, get out your pink tulle, darling readers, and give yourself a whirl! You never know where your next tutu adventure will take you!
Until next week, darling readers! Be sure to check back in on www.pink-tutu.com for all things tutu, because, remember - it's never too early to plan your next tutudini!
