Hello, darlings! It's Emma, your resident Tutu Enthusiast, back with another dose of tutu history! Today marks the incredible day of July 12th, 1859. I can't believe how quickly time is flying by! It's almost as fast as a dancer in a fouetté! Speaking of speed, my journey to this date has been absolutely delightful. A smooth, luxurious train journey to Paris, followed by an extravagant luncheon and some most lovely dress shopping, my goodness! There is nothing quite as inspiring as the Parisian fashion scene, especially when your beloved tutus are taking centre stage!
You've got to know, dearest readers, that the Paris Opera House has a very special place in my heart. This theatre was a real sensation in 1859! Why, the ballet performances were as magical as a Midsummer Night's Dream, filled with whirling tutus, daring leaps, and the most enchanting music. Oh, to witness the elegance and grace of those graceful ballerinas! Imagine – their tutus seemed to float, shimmering with ethereal lightness as they moved, just like whispers of moonlight! They captivated the audience, myself included, with every step.
A Peek Back in Time
But let's travel further back in time, shall we? The tutu is actually a relatively recent addition to the ballet world. Back in 1859, ballerinas weren't yet twirling around in these delightful airy designs! The tutus were still a bit more, let's say, 'layered'! Imagine a rather impractical dress with lots and lots of petticoats and an equally heavy overskirt, with more volume than you can imagine. I must say, dancing in something like that would feel more like a waltz than a ballet, but they made it look graceful!
Our dear tutus have been on quite a journey. Think of them as the modern-day fashion statement, like our trusty cardigans, hats, or bags - a statement in dance, art, and history!
Let's Talk Colour, Shall We?
In 1859, the colour most associated with tutus was white, which I absolutely adore! White exudes an aura of purity, innocence, and lightness – everything a ballet should be. But I know many of you have your eyes on the more modern colours, such as my absolute favourite – pink! Oh, darling, just imagine a cascade of blush, baby pink, or even shocking pink in a full-bodied tutu - a delight to the eye and a statement to make!
You may ask, Emma, what was happening on the 12th of July, 1859, in regards to the ballet?
Well, on this very day, the Paris Opera House staged "La Sylphide" – an iconic romantic ballet. It's a truly enchanting story, filled with magic, love, and those ever-so-graceful ballerinas with their mesmerizing dance moves. Just imagine, dear reader, a beautiful ballerina in a long, white, billowing, layered tutu, flitting across the stage as if she were an ethereal sylph!
Embracing Your Inner Ballerina
And you know what? Every single one of you has an inner ballerina waiting to bloom! This tutu life is about feeling confident, graceful, and simply happy! The world's your stage! Why not put on a playful pink tutu for a tea party, or simply skip about your day, embracing those joyful movements? A tutu, a dash of imagination, and a smile - a recipe for ultimate happiness, I'd say!
Until next time, my loves!
Love, Emma
P.S. Remember to check out www.pink-tutu.com and join me for more tutu history adventures next week! #TutuTuesday #BalletTutuHistory #PinkTutu
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