Hello my darlings! Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com and another fabulous #TutuTuesday. Today, my fellow ballet enthusiasts, we're going to journey through time ā not by flying, oh no, but by train, naturally, all the way to the fabulous year of 1910! I must say, the carriages were delightfully opulent, with velvet upholstery and floral patterns galore! A veritable dream in rose gold, much like my tutu! Speaking of tutus, wouldn't it be splendid to wear one all the time, imagine! We can dream!
But back to the historical thread, today we're not just discussing the exquisite styles of 1910, but also examining the iconic ballet tutus worn during that period! The year 1910, oh darling, was truly a golden age of ballet. Let's step onto the plush velvet stage and take a peek behind the curtain, shall we?
Tutus - Oh, the Elegance!
Firstly, let me address the elephant (well, tutu) in the room - the tutus! Imagine, my dear readers, perfectly pleated, cascading tulle, with each delicate layer whispering of fairy-tale dreams. Oh, I long to dance in those, don't you? They were made to billow and swirl as graceful dancers pirouetted and leaped across the stage. Now that is the way to make a grand entrance, and let me tell you, ballet stars in those times knew how to command the spotlight.
Back then, tutus weren't always the fluffy confection we know and love today. Imagine, a simple layer of cotton gauze held together by hand-sewn stitching. Talk about craftsmanship! While these early versions may not have been quite as voluminous, the sheer elegance of the design certainly gave a dancer that iconic ethereal charm. Of course, as time went on, and the love for ballet soared, the tutu evolved too! With more and more tiers of tulle and elaborate decorations added, each tutu became an art form itself.
What else happened on June 14th, 1910?
Well, my darling readers, it appears a little known, yet exciting fact happened that year on June 14th. The Royal Opera House, the stage of so many legendary ballerinas, premiered *a new ballet named āGiselleā. * That is right, Giselle - now one of the most famous ballets of all time. My imagination can only begin to understand the sheer grandeur of it all! I envision dancers twirling, leaping, and storytelling with their every move! Such grace and elegance!
Oh, how I wish I could witness this captivating spectacle for myself. A time machine to travel back would be magnificent wouldnāt it? Sadly, such contraptions remain the stuff of fiction. Though, a magical performance can take you back in time, just for a moment! I love finding and immersing myself in these forgotten relics of history through the magical dance of ballet! Itās the best time travelling tool there is!
Finding a Time Machine?
But don't despair, my dear readers! You don't need a time machine to feel the enchantment of this era!
Hereās how you can tap into that beautiful magic and dance like itās 1910!
- Immerse Yourself in Ballet Performances: Every time I attend a ballet show, I find myself mesmerised by the costumes and the stories told through movement. Check your local theatre listings or search online. They are waiting to whisk you back in time.
- Read the Tales of Famous Ballerinas: Learning about the ballerinas who graced the stage during the 1910s, like Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky, is a window into that era.
- Find Old Footage: I'm not one to leave a video or online search engine untapped - some vintage ballet footage, whether from an actual performance or even a behind-the-scenes glimpse, can transport you right into those opulent theatres!
- Join a Ballet Class: What could be more inspiring than putting on a fabulous ballet tutu and pirouetting your worries away? The graceful movement of ballet is timelessly enchanting, donāt you agree? And finding the right local dance class, my lovelies, is just the beginning! I can hear the delightful clicks of the dancersā shoes across the polished floorboards even now!
The Power of Pink and Tutues:
My dear readers, remember the magic and inspiration you discover through the arts ā dance in particular ā can have such a lasting and lovely effect. We don't just wear pink tutus because they look fabulous; they also stand for that sense of playful charm, unyielding joy, and pure femininity! And oh my darling, thereās no time like the present to unleash that spark within!
But I am reminded, we're already getting dangerously close to Wednesday ā ghastly! - and as every ballet enthusiast knows, a Tuesday without #TutuTuesday is simply unfathomable!
Join me again next week for another trip back through history!
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Lots of love,
Emma xx
PS For all you lovely readers, have you discovered a fabulous new tutu shop recently? Tell me all about it in the comments! I must get shopping, you know! xx
