Hello lovelies!
It's Emma here, back with another installment of your favourite #TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History! This week, we're taking a little trip back to June 24th, 1851, a very special date in history! Did you know, darlings, that it was the very day that the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, later simply called the Great Exhibition, opened its doors in London? Can you imagine, over 13,000 exhibits! 🤯 It was an absolute spectacle of engineering and design, from around the globe!
Now, why am I talking about a big international fair, you ask? Well, my darlings, this grand occasion holds a very special place in our beloved ballet tutu history! 🤫 This dazzling event, featuring such wonders as the Crystal Palace, a truly stunning piece of glass architecture, sparked a revolutionary change in fashion! Yes, you heard me right! 📣 The Great Exhibition ignited a passion for all things *feminine and *elegant in clothing design, which meant a big boom for ballet tutus! 💖
Think about it, darlings. A gorgeous glass building filled with creations from all over the world... what could be a more fabulous setting for some truly enchanting ballerina fashion? 💖💃✨ It wasn't just the dresses, either! The fabrics themselves were a spectacle, silk shimmering under the vast glass roof, tulle billowing like clouds. This entire affair was basically a dream for every ballerina heart! 😍
Imagine a pink tulle tutu fluttering in the sunshine streaming through the Crystal Palace, paired with a delicate silk bodice, it’s practically poetry in motion, isn't it? 🥰 This period saw the development of lightweight tulle, which, oh my, changed the very fabric of ballet! 🤯 Previously, tutus had been more robust and restricting, making it harder for ballerinas to move with the graceful lightness we love today. This revolutionary fabric truly liberated the movement and artistry of dance! ✨
I simply adore how this era embraced the female form! From the romantic and flowing skirts to the delicate tulle of the ballet tutus, fashion was truly celebrating femininity! It's this spirit that we continue to cherish in the ballet world today. 😊
Now, while the Great Exhibition certainly celebrated all nations coming together, let's not forget the incredible female artistry showcased in the ballets that were performed at the time! Think of the legendary Fanny Cerrito, a breathtaking Italian ballerina who charmed audiences with her talent. She embodied the spirit of grace and beauty that was truly captured in those flowing tutus! 🙌 She, and so many other amazing female artists, pushed the boundaries of ballet and femininity! 🤩
I simply can't leave you without my top tutu picks from this fabulous era, darling! 😍 Let's just say, fashion history buffs, there were some truly fabulous designs! 🤩
The Romantic era Tutu: It’s the tutu we all love! The flowing, fluttering, almost-ghostly beauty! Imagine billowing tiers of soft tulle in pastel hues, the silhouette flowing as effortlessly as the ballet itself! This romantic silhouette was perfect for showcasing those mesmerizing pirouettes! 💖
The *Pointe Shoe:* This remarkable innovation allowed ballerinas to elevate their art, to literally soar through the air! What an astounding achievement, my dear readers! This moment transformed the very foundations of ballet and launched a new era of daring artistry and beautiful performance! 🩰 The perfect complement to the Romantic era tutu, it's no wonder we still admire these ballet shoes today!
So, there you have it, darlings! The Great Exhibition was a fabulous moment in history, one that not only brought nations together but sparked a revolution in ballet tutu fashion! We see the legacy of this time period every time we step onto the dance floor in our pink tulle dreams, my loves! 💕
I've absolutely adored bringing you this #TutuTuesday! 💖 I’ll leave you to go and find your perfect pink tutu, darling!
See you next Tuesday, for a new instalment of Ballet Tutu History on www.pink-tutu.com! 💋
Yours in tulle and dreams, Emma
**(Emma is a bit obsessed with pink, don't judge!)
**(Remember, this is fictional! There isn’t actual evidence of Emma the blogger travelling through time and being there in 1851 but you can still enjoy her fictional musings! )
