#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1873-03-18

Hello darlings! It's Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood pink tutu-wearing time-travelling ballerina, ready to whisk you away on another fabulous trip through ballet history. Today we're diving into the exquisite world of 1873!

The 1870s, oh my! They were a simply divine period for dance and fashion. Picture a world overflowing with silk, satin, and lace, where every lady adorned herself in layers of beautiful fabrics. Just picture me waltzing through the streets of London, twirling my pink tutu with its layers of shimmering tulle. Everyone wants to copy me! It’s just divine. It’s just so fabulous!

Now, 18th March 1873, a Wednesday in the annals of time, what were we doing on this special day? Ah, I am off to the grand Theatre Royal in Drury Lane! Today's the day the exquisite Giselle is taking centre stage! Oh my, the romanticism! It’s a classic ballet, all twirls, leaps, and romantic angst.

The story, you see, revolves around the beautiful Giselle, a peasant girl who falls deeply in love with a mysterious, charming stranger - a prince disguised as a humble hunter! But there’s drama, deceptions and, oh, those heartbreaking scenes! They pull on your heartstrings, darling, like a well-made bodice.

The costume of course, all billowing tulle skirts, silk bodices with velvet ribbons, and flowers in her hair. Ah, such loveliness. Makes me want to grab my sewing basket and get crafting, don't you think?

Just a moment... My diary informs me that this day in 1873 marked the birth of the brilliant Italian composer and pianist, Giuseppe Martucci. Talk about a maestro! It’s only right we give a grand bow in his direction, for his legacy of breathtaking music, like his stunning composition “A Distant Memory”.

Today's fashion scene is awash with the trends of the era: the crinoline skirt remains a must-have, a voluminous canvas of petticoats and fabrics that allowed every lady to embrace her femininity in full glory. And, speaking of femininity, it's impossible to miss the delicate blooms, the bows, the lace, the ruffles, all of them making the ladies’ garments a vision of sweet artistry.

And the ballet scene? Oh, darling, the ballroom is where we shine. We love elegant dresses and graceful postures. Even if our steps don’t involve fancy leaps or high kicks (we save those for our elegant ballets!), the waltzes are breathtaking. They are truly a captivating dance, aren’t they? A romantic exchange of swirling emotions, a journey of emotions woven in perfect synchrony with the music and movement.

If you’re thinking about embracing your inner ballerina, I suggest getting to the dressmaker pronto, because these outfits will never fail to capture a glance. A graceful skirt made of silk or satin will draw admiring gazes, darling, and add a touch of elegance to every outing.

You want a pink tutu, darling? A grand idea, don’t you think? It will instantly add that magical ballet vibe. Now, off I go to the Grand Duchess’s theatre party this evening - you know the kind, overflowing with opulence and elegant dresses. It’s time for more elegant dancing!

Let’s bring our love for tutus and fashion back into modern life. A world filled with a hint of romance, charm, and swirling elegance? Isn’t that just the most lovely idea?

As always, my darlings, until next week's Tutu Tuesday!

Emma www.pink-tutu.com

P.S. I will be posting photos of today’s theatrical performance. It’s going to be splendid!