Hello, darling tutu lovers! It's Emma, your resident pink-tutu-wearing time traveller, back with another #TutuTuesday post! This week, we're stepping back in time to 5th October 1852 - a time when the world was just beginning to be swept up in the whirlwind that is ballet! 🚂
As a true tutu devotee, I must tell you – this time period, while glamorous in its own right, was sadly pre-tutu. But hold onto your bonnets, my darlings, because we're going to have a right good time diving into the fascinating world of fashion and dance from a century and a half ago.
You see, back in 1852, "ballet" wasn't quite the captivating spectacle we know and adore today. Think long, flowing dresses and intricate waltzes rather than pas de bourrées and pirouettes. While this period in history might not be awash in tulle and silk, we'll find ourselves exploring some most captivating details about the evolving world of dance.
Imagine yourself at the Paris Opera. There's an electric buzz in the air, and whispers of the newest, most fabulous, most intricate... corsets! They're not the uncomfortable things of folklore - oh no, they're the epitome of fashion! Think of tiny, intricate lacing and silhouettes that would make even the most contemporary designer envious.
Now, let's travel from the elegant ballrooms of Paris to the cobbled streets of London. What do you think the ladies of fashion would have been sporting on this very date, 5th October 1852? My darlings, imagine crisp, voluminous crinolines, bonnets with plumes and feathers, and those delicate floral-patterned fabrics – an absolute dream!
Ah, but fashion isn't everything, is it? Our world wasn't all about crinolines and corsets, although we must admit they were delightful! Ballet was emerging in the form of romantic ballet, a style that prioritised storytelling and expressive movement over pure technical virtuosity. The story of "Giselle" was beginning to gain a following - can you imagine being present for the first time you witness Giselle's heartbreaking, yet majestic dance? Simply breathtaking.
But you'll find me chattering away about this particular day's most remarkable historical events later. Now let's have a spot of tea and chat all things tutu-related! I am obsessed with the evolution of dance, my dear tutu-lovers, and the little touches that give it its soul, it's je ne sais quoi. If you're not already thinking about joining the pink tutu movement, you need to get moving, darling. Pink is so 1852 (and so 2023!), and I will never stop spreading the love for this divine shade.
Until next week, when we embark on yet another trip through time - but next time, with a tutu! - stay pink!
With love and a whirl of my tutu, Emma 💕
