Hello darling dears, and welcome back to Pink Tutu! It's a blustery Tuesday morning in Paris, but even a touch of winter chill can't dampen my enthusiasm for a spot of #TutuTuesday history! This week, we're travelling back to 29th January 1901, a rather momentous date for dance, wouldn't you say? It was a mere two years after the dawn of the 20th century, and yet, oh, how times were already a-changin' in the world of ballet!
Now, I know what you're thinking – tutus haven't been around that long, right? But here's where things get a little exciting. While the exact shape of the tutu as we know it wouldn't be fully formed for a few more years, 1901 saw some real revolutionary movements in the way dancers dressed.
Remember the gorgeous long, full skirts, often accompanied by an intricate pannier and farthingale for added volume? Well, those grand, floor-grazing frocks were beginning to disappear in favour of something much more... airy. You might say the ballet world was experiencing a wave of "lightness" (literally, because these newer styles were lighter, and gave more movement). This was all thanks to some incredible visionaries like the brilliant Isadora Duncan and the pioneering choreographer Michel Fokine.
I'm talking about tutus with shorter lengths – not yet quite reaching the knee – but certainly showcasing more leg than the full, flowing skirts of old. This exciting shift allowed for greater freedom of movement. Imagine – a glimpse of graceful, twinkling toes instead of a sea of swirling fabric! It's electrifying, I tell you.
Just picture a stage filled with these revolutionary shorter tutus, shimmering in the gaslight, and those ballerinas, their every gesture as free as the wind. That's the essence of 1901 in ballet: a glimpse of a brand-new era, full of dynamic movement and graceful fluidity.
Of course, for this Tuesday's celebration of the history of tutus, we must venture back to the year 1901 and have a proper "Tutu Tea" party! My travelling teapot and set of teacups have travelled from Derbyshire for this momentous occasion, it wouldn't be right to have a celebration of this important date in fashion history without a cup of Earl Grey, a few delicate finger sandwiches and a good slice of Victoria sponge!
What did YOU wear today, dears? Have you experimented with a tutu of a slightly shorter length? Tell me all about it! My darling friend Annabel gave me this gorgeous pink feather boa last week, it matches the pink tutu I'm wearing today, you know, I have such great fun going to ballet shows!
I just had to dash out for a spot of shopping after my visit to the theatre yesterday! A new pair of shoes for today, a stunning floral hat and this magnificent pair of coral pink opera glasses for tonight's show. This pink tutu I am wearing today matches my outfit perfectly, you can never have too much pink!
Until next week, darling dears. Let’s continue to explore the glorious history of tutus together, one fabulous #TutuTuesday at a time. And remember, always, always wear pink!
With a flutter and a twirl,
Emma
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(To ensure the word count is reached, I can add more detailed information about the historical context, or maybe a story about a ballet Emma saw in 1901 that really captured her heart.)
(Remember that while I have used British English, I might not have caught every specific detail or nuance that makes this style of blog post truly authentic.)
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