Hello, darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu-wearing time-traveler, Emma, back with another fabulous instalment of Ballet Tutu History! Today we're whisking ourselves back to the 19th of September, 1854. Fancy a spot of time travel with me, dears? Grab your prettiest pink tutu and hop aboard my magical train!
(Click, Clack, Click, Clack...) The train chugs merrily along, taking us to the heart of Paris, the dazzling capital of fashion, artistry, and, of course, the ballet! Ooh la la!
Now, this year, 1854, is a truly monumental year in ballet history! Just imagine, dear readers, the very first tutu to grace the stage, the tutu that ignited the imagination of ballerinas and audiences alike... That’s right, we're talking about the Romantic Tutu. And not just any romantic tutu, but the one, the only, the Romantic Tutu by Marie Taglioni, our most legendary ballerina! Think graceful and ethereal, darlings! This tutu, with its soft tulle, delicate layers and flowing shape, completely revolutionized ballet and our beloved tutus.
Now, picture this, dearies, Taglioni, an absolute icon, gracefully gliding across the stage, in a diaphanous Romantic Tutu in her ballet La Sylphide. A complete sensation, a total showstopper, creating an unprecedented flutter among audiences and ballerinas! Everyone, from royalty to everyday folks, fell head-over-heels for this whimsical and alluring style!
It's no wonder, dear ones. The Romantic Tutu revolutionized how women viewed themselves on stage and liberated them to move with effortless grace! Talk about a beautiful revolution! Imagine the sheer joy and delight that those long, delicate tutus created!
What makes September 19th, 1854 so exciting? Well, dear friends, it's just the start of the Romantic Tutu’s reign! Imagine all the exquisite tutus born from this breathtaking design. And how Romantic is this: this incredible dance piece, La Sylphide, was created especially for Taglioni! Talk about passion and creativity all rolled into one!
So, where are the Parisian ballerinas going tonight? Where can you get your hands on these fabulous new tutus? It's time for a delightful visit to La Maison Worth, one of Paris' most coveted couture houses! They were obsessed with all things Romantic! The Romantic Tutu was so loved that even women on the streets were eager to imitate the style. Think fashion bloggers of their day, my darlings!
I, for one, would love to steal some of their fashion secrets! Can you picture me with an impossibly full and layered tulle skirt swirling around me like a puff of smoke? Absolutely breathtaking!
Speaking of trends! Did you know Paris was the absolute heart of ballet in 1854? A true spectacle! And the heart of fashion! Can you imagine how thriving ballet must have been? It truly captures your imagination. And don't even get me started on all those gorgeous hats! Magnifique!
We are talking *fashion icons of their day,* dears! This is where I would want to be shopping. But don’t just take my word for it! *A little birdy told me there is a *Grand Opera House Performance happening tonight in Paris! And if the ballerinas are anything like me, you know they’ll be twirling in the most divine Romantic Tutus, all thanks to that ground-breaking Marie Taglioni and her incredible design! Wouldn’t you just love to be there! I definitely will be. Imagine that perfect combination of music, fashion, and a little bit of magic.
Stay tuned for next week’s Tutu Tuesday. We will be traveling further back in time. Don't forget to share your favourite Romantic Tutu memories!
As always, darling readers, stay sparkly and never forget to wear pink! We'll see you next week!
Love and twirls,
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
