Hello darlings! It's Emma here, back for another edition of my #TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History blog! This week, we're taking a trip back in time, right back to January 31st, 1911. Fancy a whirl with me through the enchanting world of early 20th century ballet, darlings?
Just imagine it – 1911. London's streets are bustling with horse-drawn carriages, dapper gentlemen in top hats, and ladies sporting glorious bonnets. It's the era of elegance, a time when grace and artistry reigned supreme, particularly in the world of ballet. But tutus, you see, weren't quite the dazzling masterpieces they are today.
Don't get me wrong, they were still lovely, of course! But compared to the flowing, airy masterpieces of today, they were rather... practical. Think layered, tulle skirts, often with several tiers, sometimes reaching to the ankle. These tutus were all about practicality and ease of movement – the perfect tool for showing off those magnificent leaps and turns.
We might not have the iconic, wispy tutus of today, but the ballet world was brimming with brilliance. The likes of Vaslav Nijinsky, a phenomenal dancer who practically invented the modern, expressive approach to ballet, was captivating audiences with his incredible leaps and dramatic presence. Can you believe that in 1911, he was performing Le Spectre de la Rose for the first time? It's the ultimate testament to the era's elegance, an enchanting tale of a ghostly apparition and a young woman's ethereal encounter. And you can bet your bottom dollar they'd have worn tutus, albeit of a slightly less flamboyant variety.
Of course, no trip to 1911 would be complete without a little visit to the ballet, wouldn't you say? The Royal Opera House in London was the epicentre of ballet at this time, a dazzling palace of artistic brilliance where audiences were captivated by ballets like Giselle and Swan Lake. It was an era of opulent grandeur and dazzling talent. I'd have been perfectly content to spend every night admiring those graceful ballerinas in their practical, yet elegant, tutus.
It's so exciting, you see, to watch how fashion, history, and ballet have all intertwined to create the wonderful, magical world of ballet tutus we know and love today. It's a journey that's truly captured my heart!
Speaking of history, don't you just love taking a journey through time? I certainly do! Thankfully, thanks to my darling pink tutus and my uncanny ability to travel through time, I can waltz through history, exploring the evolution of our beloved ballet attire! Now, how about I share a little secret?
drum roll intensifies
It seems the London theatre scene is bubbling with anticipation for the upcoming February performance of The Blue Bird at the Coliseum Theatre. Oh, how I long to watch a ballet like this – just imagine the beauty, the costumes, the storytelling! And wouldn't you just love to waltz about in a gorgeous blue tutu at a performance like this? Oh, I could just imagine the delight, the elegance! sigh
So, there you have it, my dearest darlings, a peek into the enchanting world of 1911 and the captivating tutus of that time. A big thank you to my trusty time travel tutus, allowing me to bring you this incredible slice of history. Now, be sure to tune in next week for another fabulous journey through time with me – just think, what adventures in tutu history await? 😉💖
Until then, wear pink, wear a tutu, and let your inner ballerina shine!
Yours ever so stylishly,
Emma xx
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