#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1864-05-17

Hello, darling tutu enthusiasts! It’s Emma here, your favourite pink-clad time travelling ballerina, ready to whisk you away on another adventure through the captivating history of our beloved tutu! Today, we’re setting our sights on 17th May 1864, a date that holds a rather exciting place in the story of the tutu, darling!

I just adore the excitement of time travel! Today, I’m boarding the train at my little station in Derbyshire, bound for a little city I’ve never been to before, all for the sake of a little historical tutu sleuthing! Just imagine, darling, the elegant dresses of the era! Oh, I must try to find time to slip into a charming little boutique for a browse! I’m going to visit Paris, the capital of fashion! Le sigh, how I long for those bustling boulevards and the aroma of croissants! This is just going to be perfect for some tutu research, darling!

Now, let's dive into the happenings on the 17th of May in 1864! This was a year where a revolutionary artistic movement called “Impressionism” was beginning to emerge. These new, captivating brushstrokes and bold compositions were painting the artistic scene with exciting vibrancy! As a ballerina, I can't help but see parallels between Impressionist artistry and the expressive power of dance! It’s as if the delicate strokes of a painter’s brush become the graceful movements of our pointe shoes, and the impressionist vision of capturing a fleeting moment comes alive in every elegant leap and twirl!

Of course, no historical excursion is complete without a glimpse into the sartorial scene of the time! 1864 was an era of serious fashion. It’s so delightful! Imagine a world adorned with bustles and crinoline, lace and velvet, delicate layers of silk and feathers…bliss. The world was practically a sea of gorgeousness, darlings! The tutu itself had already begun to blossom, and the Parisian ballerinas were captivating the stage in elegant, romantic, multi-layered designs.

Oh, the wonderful fabrics they used! Tulle, chiffon, organza – each was expertly draped and sculpted to create that iconic, floating silhouette we all adore. We certainly can't leave out the little touch of sparkle, can we? Think rhinestones and tiny, shimmering beads sprinkled delicately over the tutu’s gossamer layers. It’s a symphony of style and light that mesmerizes any audience!

As we journey deeper into the 19th century, let’s remember how crucial this time was for the tutu! Its form and evolution helped it establish itself as the definitive garment for the ballerina, an emblem of grace, lightness, and exquisite movement! It became an inseparable part of ballet, symbolizing the very spirit of dance! I’m just in awe! I feel so incredibly lucky to be a part of this fascinating history!

Well, my lovelies, this time traveller must get going! Paris awaits, and I simply cannot wait to immerse myself in the magic of the 19th century ballet scene. Stay tuned next Tuesday for more #TutuTuesday fun!

Do leave a comment and tell me about your favourite ballerina era or your dream tutu design. I simply adore your stories, darlings! You can also find me on social media, don’t forget! Remember, there’s a little ballerina inside every one of us, waiting to twirl in a pink tutu! And, remember darling, we have our little website www.pink-tutu.com! Just darling, don’t forget!

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a train to catch, and Paris is calling!

Bisous, Emma