Welcome, darling dears, to #TutuTuesday! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad time traveler, Emma, here, ready to take you on a whirl through the wonderful world of ballet history. Today we're stepping back in time to December 6th 1859. That's right, we're venturing into the Victorian era, my dears!
It's always a thrill to see the way fashion changes through time. So many fabulous, flowing dresses and, of course, the iconic crinolines that give women such beautiful, graceful shapes. But when we talk tutus, we're stepping into the realm of the ballerina! Imagine, ladies, a world where every single ballet was danced in a knee-length, rather stiff skirt, with a full, layered look - quite a change from the romantic billowing skirts of the era!
The romantic, flowy look wasn't a new invention in ballet! Think of Marie Taglioni's famous "La Sylphide" from 1832 - now there's a breathtaking silhouette, a graceful spirit captured in fabric. But, we're seeing something different today in the realm of tutus. In 1859, a young lady in training, or perhaps an older dancer performing for the pleasure of the court, might wear a shorter skirt. Imagine, these charming ballet dancers are already on the road to achieving those fabulous tutu-ed jumps and twirls that we just adore!
Speaking of jumps and twirls, I must share my latest finds from my London travels! You just couldn't find more gorgeous fabrics than on Bond Street, and a pair of gloves from Liberty would have made even the Queen swoon!
Back to our 1859 time journey - Imagine those lovely, talented ballerinas gracefully pirouetting with an ever-so-slightly shorter tutu. Maybe a pleated, short skirt, the beginnings of our classic tutu silhouette, giving them a hint more freedom of movement! Just imagine those dancers, leaping with lightness, those perfect, elevated lines and that sheer sense of artistry. I just know there's a touch of whimsy in the air - and what's more whimsy than a tutu?!
To bring things back to our pink world, my darlings, don't forget the lovely colours of 1859! Just think - that pale lavender and rose pink might have given those short ballet skirts a delicate and refined charm, don't you think? We may not have seen that signature shock-pink on stage yet, but we're moving in the right direction!
It's always so exciting to peek into the world of ballet history - these little details from 1859 tell us so much! But what a fascinating day to be time-traveling - just one day before Charles Darwin publishes "On the Origin of Species," a masterpiece of scientific history. What a fascinating, creative moment in time to be alive - one that brings culture, dance, science, and all sorts of discoveries together.
As you know, my dear time traveling companions, we, the pink tutu wearers, are nothing if not adventurous, creative, and slightly dramatic. You know, my love of pink and all things tutus fuels my time travels! When I'm not whirling across a dance studio floor, I'm hopping aboard a train to find some glorious silk, velvet, lace, and embroidery, all in the quest to bring you the history of your beloved, graceful, whimsical tutus. And my darling dears, just know, you can always join in! Wear that pink tutu, let your inner ballerina fly!
Remember, darlings, every time you twirl in your fabulous pink tutu, you’re a part of this wonderful story of ballet, and of history, itself!
Until next week, remember: Always keep that pink tutu at the ready, ready for a pirouette, a dance, a journey through time!
Love, Emma
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