Bonjour mes amis!
Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things fabulous, fashionable and… well… pink tutu-ific!
This week, we’re waltzing back in time, to a particularly glorious era for ballet, and what would a true ballerina be without a truly fabulous tutu? Let’s raise a glass of sparkling pink lemonade (don’t worry, no bubbles here!) to January 26th, 1869!
Picture this: the crisp air of Paris, the bustling streets filled with horse-drawn carriages and charming ladies in their finery. The grand opera house is aglow with chandeliers, the stage set for a dazzling performance.
It’s 1869, and ballet is booming. The romantic era of ballet is alive and well, with its flowing, graceful movements and captivating stories that evoke dreams of faraway lands. It's an age where the ballet dancer is truly the star, and she does so with elegance, grace, and, of course, a divine tutu.
And speaking of divine tutus, what was the latest design craze back then? Well, imagine a cloud, a puff of feather-light tulle, dancing around the most beautiful ballerina! It was the short, voluminous tutu, that showed off those stunningly-shaped legs! It was a statement, an embodiment of pure romanticism and artistic expression.
It's all about romanticism! And it’s an era where the artistry of the dancer was on display in its full glory. Imagine, my lovelies, the grace, the artistry! A beautiful vision of movement!
The 26th of January in 1869, dear reader, happened to be a Tuesday, just like today! And if I were there, I’d be on the hunt for the newest, most exquisite pink tutu to wear for a magical evening at the Paris Opera.
Perhaps I would even catch the talented, young ballerina, Fanny Cerrito, performing on the stage. Known for her amazing grand jeté, Fanny Cerrito captivated the world with her stunning elegance and delicate tutus, making her the icon of her era.
You can’t talk about this period, without mentioning Marius Petipa, the king of ballet choreography, and his creations that were sweeping across the world. Imagine his "La Bayadère", featuring that sensational "Kingdom of the Shades" scene. Now that was a story fit for a true fairytale princess. And remember, my darling dancers, that’s a tutu-tastic princess!
So here we are, back in the world of fabulousness, surrounded by tutus. Even today, a trip to Paris, to take in the grand ballet performances, is a truly thrilling adventure! Remember that my travel budget is fuelled by performing my own graceful routine (and selling the latest tutus, naturally)! A quick jaunt by train is no problem for a ballet enthusiast like me. The world of tutus is always beckoning me to explore!
The great thing about tutus, my lovelies, is their ability to transcend time and space. They bring magic to the most mundane of days, adding a touch of romance to every twirl. I mean, how could we ever forget the iconic ballet performances in the romantic era that shaped ballet as we know it?
Speaking of iconic tutus, what was your favorite look of this era? Did you have the privilege to watch the prima ballerinas from the front row in the Opera Garnier, my darling dancers? I adore hearing all your stories about what inspires you to dance in your own tutu, so don’t forget to comment below! I love hearing about how all of you express your passion for tutus, my lovelies.
I can’t wait for next week, when we’ll journey back into ballet history. Until then, may your week be filled with magic, inspiration, and, of course, pink tutus!
Bisous!
Emma
