Hello darlings! Emma here, your favourite tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina, bringing you another instalment of #TutuTuesday: A Dance Through Time!
Today, we're waltzing our way back to October 24th, 1893! Oh, what a time it was! Think Parisian cafes, elegant ballrooms, and a society utterly captivated by the beauty and grace of the ballet. This era, my dears, was the golden age of the tutu!
And let me tell you, if you thought the pink tutu craze was strong now, you haven't seen anything yet! In the 1890s, everyone was swooning over tulle and ribbons. It wasn't just for ballerinas, you see! The "ballet-inspired" trend was everywhere - think elaborate hats, flowing gowns, even little puff-sleeved blouses - all incorporating the delicate charm of that heavenly tulle.
But back to our history, imagine this: You're strolling down a cobblestone street in Paris. Suddenly, a fanfare bursts from the Opera House! And what is it that greets your eyes? A flurry of tulle in every shade of the rainbow! Imagine the rustling and swirling as these magical creatures pirouette across the stage, their every movement a whisper of poetry. It was breathtaking!
The iconic "romantic" tutu, the one that graces the covers of ballet magazines even today, was born in this era! A burst of fluffiness around the waist and a trailing cascade of tulle down the legs, making it appear almost as if the dancers were dancing on air. This era brought a new kind of ballet – light, ethereal, and graceful - and with it came the iconic tutu to compliment those intricate steps and fluid movements.
So what's to celebrate on this day in 1893? Well, let me give you a hint: "The Nutcracker." It wasn't quite in its present-day form, but it's actually believed that Tchaikovsky composed his famous score this very year, my darlings! 🎼✨
It's impossible to talk about the Nutcracker without mentioning a certain magical scene - The Sugar Plum Fairy! And let me tell you, a tutu wouldn't be complete without the little spark of magic it conjures, a touch of enchantment woven in.
But our journey wouldn't be complete without some shopping, would it? I mean, you simply can't talk about a pink tutu blog without a little shopping expedition! Thankfully, for the modern-day ballerina, the high street has blossomed with endless tutus in all sorts of shades.
But don't forget the old adage: “You don’t have to be a ballerina to wear a tutu.” We live in an age where the pink tutu is more than a costume, it’s an attitude! It’s the symbol of confidence, grace, and yes, a little bit of whimsy. And my dear, that’s something to be celebrated.
So, join me next Tuesday for another peek into the enchanting world of #TutuTuesday: A Dance Through Time! In the meantime, don’t forget to pop over to www.pink-tutu.com for a selection of the finest tutus this side of the English Channel. Until then, my lovelies, happy twirling!
Love always, Emma 💖
