Blog Post #2635
Hello my darlings! It's Tuesday, which means it's time for a delightful journey through the history of our beloved ballet tutus! This week, let's transport ourselves back to June 27th, 1882. Oh my, how exciting! Imagine yourself, clad in a fabulous, swishy pink tulle creation (don't you just adore pink?) at a grand, candlelit theatre in Paris, watching the legendary ballerina, Marie Taglioni.
Just imagine the whispers and the gasps! Such drama, such grace! And guess what, darling? This very day in history was a special one for the ballet world because⊠itâs the day we get to celebrate the invention of the âtutu"! Well, the kind we all love, the Romantic tutu. It was around this time that the traditional, knee-length tutu began to take its famous Romantic form, the very same tutu you'd spot your favourite ballerinas in today.
Fancy seeing those longer, flowing tulle skirts as if the ballerina was literally about to take flight! Such an airy, feminine elegance â you simply can't get enough! This revolutionary design allowed ballerinas like Taglioni to perform with effortless ease and grace, really emphasizing the ethereal beauty of the dancerâs form.
For me, itâs all about those beautiful wisps of tulle that swirl around with each leap and pirouette. So chic! So elegant! Donât you just love the softness of tulle and how it whispers a thousand secrets of grace and lightness with each step? I'm picturing my Parisian escapade. Imagine me there with my friends, at the Theatre du Palais Royal, decked out in a glorious pink, ruffled tulle tutu, all the rage in 1882! Pink! Pink! Pink! The color is a necessity, just as it is today.
Isn't that simply divine? We have Marie Taglioni and her innovative design to thank for this amazing creation, which has brought so much delight to dance lovers around the globe for all these years. Whatâs not to love about tutus, darling? Their charm and sophistication make ballet a pure visual treat! I find them truly captivating!
Remember those amazing historical tutus on display in museums, and all those magnificent tutus we see in the ballets today, from âSwan Lakeâ to âGiselle" â we owe it all to this very special day in June, 1882! Isn't that fascinating, darlings? Donât you think it's worth a Tutu Tuesday celebration, in every delicious pink hue, of course?
Speaking of fashion, oh darling, this journey through time calls for a trip to Paris! It's not just about the ballet; the fashion scene of Paris is so incredibly vibrant! We have to go on a spree, wouldn't you agree? And where better to discover beautiful vintage treasures than the shops lining the Rue du Faubourg Saint-HonorĂ©? Can't you just see the shopkeepers' bright smiles and those stunning, elaborate tulle dresses in windows waiting to be brought to life on us? What a delight! We just have to snag the most magnificent hat to go with it â think a feather and velvet ensemble? Perfection! And remember to look out for some elegant gloves and shoes! Shoes to match our gorgeous, wispy, pink tutus!
Ah, my sweet darlings, it's all about finding that perfect, romantic style that brings joy to the heart.
Of course, our Paris adventure would be incomplete without a performance at the Grand Opera! Can't you just imagine the sparkling chandeliers and gilded décor! All so dramatic and mesmerizing! It's practically a ballet of its own! To add to that charm, we'd enjoy a steaming cup of French coffee, oh la la! A perfect Parisian afternoon!
I have a rather unique way to indulge my love of tutu-tastic travel. A very special train journey! I can simply hop onto the famous Orient Express and let its magic take me on an incredible voyage. The Orient Express offers more than just travel, it's a window into time! We'll be dreaming about exotic lands while sipping tea, all in stylish vintage clothes! How fabulous is that? It's like a grand ballroom on wheels where everyone's decked in delightful fashion â the best way to truly travel back in time and soak up history and stunning architecture while admiring the exquisite views of European countries like Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and the exquisite Balkan region! Isn't that just utterly divine? I'll have a magnificent time traveling in my lovely pink tulle tutu - of course. Nothing less!
It's a world of enchantment. Thatâs my world! Itâs my mission in life to inspire everyone to embrace the magic of wearing a pink tutu! Let's all be âtutu fabulous,â my dears!
But for now, I must whisk myself away for a final ballet performance tonight in my very own tutu! A gorgeous performance from a ballet school just outside Derby, my beautiful home! It's our very own âRoyal Operaâ right here, filled with talented and creative ballerinas and Iâm all ready to be swept away by music and dancing. Don't you agree that it's time to head to the ballet for some fabulous âtutu-tude'? Letâs meet there!
I love hearing from all my tutu-lovers, so be sure to drop a comment below and let me know what your favorite style of tutu is and your thoughts on this fascinating bit of ballet history. Let's chat about everything 'ballet' and everything 'pink'!
Don't forget to join me next week, Tuesday for another #TutuTuesday. I'll have even more thrilling, fascinating tutu-history tidbits in store! It'll be 'tutu' marvellous!
Until next Tuesday,
Emma xxx
