Hello my darlings! It’s your favourite tutu-loving time traveller, Emma, back again for another delightful delve into the history of our beloved ballet tutus. Welcome to post number 2505 here on pink-tutu.com, your weekly dose of tutu-tastic historical fashion. Today we're stepping back in time to a very special date, 30th December 1879!
Now, I'm standing in the bustling heart of Paris, the city of love and...well, you know the rest! This city is practically a ballet tutu mecca. Imagine all the gorgeous colours and the flutter of tulle as the beautiful dancers grace the stage of the Palais Garnier Opera House. Honestly, you can practically smell the history, and it’s so intoxicating.
Just imagine, my dear readers, you're entering a grand theatre with towering pillars, gilded balconies, and crystal chandeliers glittering like diamonds. It's enough to make a girl faint! And then the music starts. Ah, the magic! That feeling of the music pulsing through you as the dancers leap, twirl and float across the stage, oh, the grace! It's absolutely magical, and frankly, what could be better than wearing a beautiful, swirling pink tutu while witnessing it?
But back to the 30th of December, 1879. This date, darling, marks the birth of Émilienne d'Alençon. Now, this is not just any birthday, but the birthday of one of the most brilliant ballet dancers in history! Oh, to be a young ballerina in this time! Can you picture her with her nimble feet, pirouetting on point with such beauty?
It was a time when ballet tutus were truly coming into their own. Now, tutus are often seen as symbol of feminine grace and elegance, a swirl of tulle and romanticism. This was when the romanticism in ballet started to really blossom, and oh, the romanticism in our favourite ballet dresses is no small part of it! I have to say, the dresses of the romantic period are definitely my favourites. The softness, the ethereal feel, they are simply heavenly!
This was a time, too, when ballet companies around the world were making great leaps and bounds. Think of it – from the stately and impressive ballet schools of St. Petersburg to the thrilling shows in London! Everywhere, ballet was taking the world by storm, a beautiful mix of passion and artistic perfection. Oh, how I'd love to see those historical ballets live! Can you imagine the delight?
My dear readers, if you find yourselves in Paris, do try and make your way to the Palais Garnier. Take in a ballet show, watch the beautiful ballerinas float and whirl across the stage, and then wander down the Champs-Élysées to a charming café, just soak up the ambiance and the romance. Don’t forget to add a delightful Parisian hat to your outfit! Perhaps you'll see me there, dancing through the city streets in my pinkest, most fabulous tutu.
Until next time, darlings, stay sparkling and may your day be filled with the magic of tutus. Remember, a pink tutu is always the right choice!
Emma x
