#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1881-02-15

Hello my darlings! Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood pink-tutu-wearing time traveller, and welcome back to another sparkling edition of #TutuTuesday: Ballet Tutu History! Today, my lovely tutu enthusiasts, we're going back to February 15th, 1881, a date brimming with artistic brilliance!

Hold onto your tiaras, darling, because we're stepping into a world where ballet was beginning to burst into full bloom. And what do we associate with the ethereal beauty of ballet? Why, the magnificent, swirling, utterly adorable… tutu!

Now, in 1881, our fashionable friends were strutting around in what we might now call "the Victorian era". And just like the current fashion scene (you all know I'm obsessed with all things frilly!), there was an exciting air to ballet - it was no longer just for the royal court. It was becoming a beloved public entertainment, and with that, came an evolution in dance wear!

This is where tutus, my dears, came in. Think about it. Ballet movements require fluidity, grace, and, let's be honest, some serious legwork! Long, billowing skirts were just not practical, right? That's when these charming little creations entered the picture. Shorter, lighter, and perfectly designed to twirl! It's almost magical how a simple design like the tutu can transform a dancer, showcasing every graceful gesture!

Imagine this: A theatre in Paris, bustling with energy, everyone adorned in their finest outfits. Think of exquisite velvet gowns, bejewelled brooches, and those wonderful feathered hats! (My travel trunk is absolutely bursting with vintage fascinators - divine!). And on the stage? Well, we see those gorgeous, layered tutus.

Now, on this particular day in 1881, The Paris Opera Ballet was performing its signature show – The Sleeping Beauty. Can you imagine the sheer, blinding magic of that performance?! I bet the tutus twirled with every delicate pose and elegant plié. And who knows what beautiful colours and designs they might have boasted. It just makes me long to dance with all my might!

Speaking of magic, wouldn’t it be utterly glorious to take a railway journey to Paris just for this? The train carriage with the soft clickety-clack, the excitement bubbling in my stomach, and the sheer thrill of getting lost in the city of romance and art! I would make sure to have a beautiful picnic basket with all sorts of sandwiches, strawberries, and cream! Perhaps a bottle of fizz? Très chic!

Once we arrive in Paris, I'm definitely heading to the most glamorous shops, like the legendary La Maison Rouge. Just imagine the beautiful gowns, fabrics, and even the newest tutu designs waiting to be discovered. Now that's how you enjoy a #TutuTuesday, wouldn't you agree?

Now, of course, I must confess my absolute devotion to pink tutus. Imagine yourself twirling on stage, your pink tutu catching the light, making you feel like a magical creature. It's truly the epitome of elegance, sweetness, and joy! And I just know every ballerina feels the same, deep down inside.

Let's keep this love for the tutu alive! Share your passion for the little wonder that transforms dancers into soaring, magical figures. Go forth and let your inner ballerina shine, my darlings!

I’d love to hear about your ballet adventures – what was your favourite tutu you've seen? Tell me in the comments below!

And until next Tuesday, darling readers, keep those tutus twirling!

With love, Emma x

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