Welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com, darlings! I'm Emma, your friendly neighbourhood time-travelling ballerina, and this is #TutuTuesday, post number 1856!
Today, we're taking a whimsical trip back to July 23rd, 1867, to discover just how the iconic tutu has been shaping dance history! It's such a delightful journey, especially as today's date is utterly packed with delightful tutu-related moments from the past!
Firstly, let's just say - travelling by train in the 19th century was a bit less "high-speed" than our modern marvels! Picture this - puffing steam engines, comfy plush seats and perhaps even a light luncheon. Oh, the charming details! But my oh my, what was I doing back then, you ask? You bet - ballet performances! It's just delightful to travel through the years and share this passion.
Speaking of delightful! What were ballerinas dancing to back then? Oh darling, imagine this! "La Fille Mal Gardée" was captivating audiences, and wouldn't you know it, a brand new ballet named "Coppélia" debuted! Can you even believe it? Such a flurry of feathered tutus and romantic storylines, it must have been truly magical! And of course, with this historical trip, you know I've had to see at least two shows already! You wouldn't believe the craftsmanship, the tutus themselves! I mean, absolutely breathtaking.
I couldn't even begin to imagine my favourite ballerina wardrobe today without the elegance of the tutu. Those floaty skirts, those wispy layers, such exquisite femininity. As for colour, oh well, perhaps back then we'd have chosen a romantic shade of lilac. Though I am hoping the year I'm travelling to is full of pink! After all, pink is so charming, it embodies both elegance and playfulness - a perfect match for a ballerina!
Now, imagine the sheer thrill of shopping for my stage costumes back in 1867! You see, in those days, tutus were still pretty young, evolving with the ballet world. We were talking mainly "romantic" tutus, you know, longer and softer, with a tendency towards flowing draperies, perfect for twirling and dancing those graceful adagio sequences.
Today's little detour involved the fabulous opportunity to chat with the designers of some of the early "romantic" tutus! My, how their creativity has been shaping the look of the ballerina today! Their commitment to crafting intricate patterns and layers from fabrics that flowed so beautifully - truly inspiring.
Don't forget darlings, you don't have to be a professional ballerina to have a ballerina's heart! So pop on your most fabulous, playful pink tutu and head out into the world! After all, the tutu can be an empowering symbol of beauty, creativity and pure, unabashed joy!
Stay fabulous, darlings! And remember, #TutuTuesday is all about embracing the joy of tutus, past and present. Catch you next Tuesday for more exciting tutu-tastic history on www.pink-tutu.com!
