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Tutu Tuesday #2275: A Whirlwind Through Time - Back to the 1870s! πŸ©°πŸ’–

Hello lovelies! It's Emma here, your resident Tutu Time Traveller, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com for another edition of #TutuTuesday! Today, we're taking a grand leap back to August 3rd, 1875. I'm so excited about this one! This era is bursting with vibrant history, intricate fashions, and yes, a whole heap of tutus. Buckle up, darlings, we're going for a twirl through time!

Imagine: a world of gaslights, horse-drawn carriages, and intricate bonnets. This was a time when the Victorian Era was in full swing. This wasn't the stuffy era you might picture from your history books; there was a lot of exciting theatre happening, which, for you, dear readers, means – TUTUS!

Oh, and on this date, 3rd August 1875, you'd be in for a real treat! A brand new play, A New Pair of Shoes , was having its debut at London’s Gaiety Theatre. If we're lucky, there may have been some gorgeous ballet scenes thrown in! The Victorians sure knew how to put on a show. They were big on their lavishness and opulence – all that grand drama in the most beautiful gowns and, of course, tutus! Imagine all those feathers, velvet, and ribbons. It must have been a vision!

Of course, the tutus weren't quite the ones we wear today. The 1870s tutu was a tad different from our modern ballet skirts. Picture a more "crinoline" style, where the skirt had layers of stiff petticoats creating that bouffant, round silhouette – it's like an upside-down cone, making every dancer a delicate little princess on stage.

Think about it: our tutus are about flow, about dancing effortlessly and capturing movement with every twirl. The Victorian era tutu was more about creating an enchanting silhouette – a ballerina, a flower in bloom, and all that glorious, theatrical presence. The shape and stiffness of the fabric helped create a distinct and graceful image, a romantic image. That was all thanks to the innovation of fabrics like tulle and net. These lighter materials, when combined with the multiple petticoats, were what created that dreamy, floating form on the stage!

It's quite amazing how much we've come with the evolution of dancewear. While I'm a complete advocate of modern day freedom, grace and ease, the Victorian tutu had its charm! That iconic conical silhouette – just a dream!

Imagine walking down London's Strand with its elegant shops, cobblestone streets and beautifully adorned theatres! Maybe you'd see a lovely ballet troupe practicing their steps in the heart of London's theatreland, their pink tutus fluttering. A girl could dream, right?

As for my trip back to the 1870s, it was an absolute delight! I found myself in a magnificent Victorian home with a beautifully decorated garden, and, my dears, imagine this, they had an actual ballroom. I mean, I was in heaven! I donned my own little pink tutu and practiced some graceful twirls, reminding everyone just how important a little twirling is, regardless of the decade.

One of my favorite memories of this time trip is stumbling upon a small, quaint ballet studio. You would not believe the dedication and passion in that room, despite the differences in our style of dancing, I could truly feel the love for ballet. They showed me some lovely techniques of their era. While I’m very comfortable with modern dance styles, there was such a graceful sophistication in those steps, with intricate and fluid moves that would make you weak at the knees. Oh, how I long to share with the world how wonderful these older forms are!

You might say I took full advantage of my time there – a bit of shopping was on the agenda, of course. The lace and fabrics I bought will be adorning Pink-Tutu.com next week with my own designs. We might even see a vintage-inspired tutu on our site. It’ll be perfect for recreating that elegant, delicate beauty of those Victorian ballrooms!

As always, dear readers, spread the love and wear your pink tutu proudly! This is our moment in history. Let's keep twirling and embracing life’s magic with a twirl, a laugh, and a little dash of pink tulle!

Until next week, when we'll be going on another fantastic journey, stay twirling and stay beautiful!

Lots of love,

Emma πŸ’–

#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1875-08-03