Hello my lovelies!
It's another glorious Tutu Tuesday and today we're hopping back in the time machine and heading all the way back to 25th July 1911! Now, hold onto your tutus, this is going to be a whirlwind of a trip!
Remember, the mission here at www.pink-tutu.com is to make the world a more sparkly, swishy, and delightfully pink place, one tutu at a time. So, grab a cuppa, your favourite ballerina shoes, and let's dive into a bit of history… in the most fabulous way possible, naturally!
A Ballet Bonanza: Back to 1911My travels have landed me in the heart of Paris this week! Ah, Paris, the city of love, croissants, and... drumroll … ballets! And in 1911, oh darling, it was all the rage! Imagine a world where tutus were all the fashion, not just on the stage but in the streets. sigh I wish!
Imagine waltzing down the Champs-Élysées, your pink tulle billowing around you, causing a frenzy of 'oh là là's! Just picture it!
This is the era of Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes - think flamboyant, colourful, revolutionary dance, all in lavish, oh-so-extra costumes! (Seriously, some of the feathered headdresses, let's just say they rival the Eiffel Tower in their grandeur!)
But let's talk tutus.
Back in 1911, the classical tutu we know and adore today was still in its formative years. It was a world of long, flowing tutus, often layered and decorated with beads, feathers, and all sorts of flamboyant embellishments. It was the era of Anna Pavlova, who was a tutu goddess! The very essence of grace and beauty!
But here's a fun fact for you - even in 1911, people were experimenting with shortened tutus! And if that's not exciting news for a pink tutu-obsessed time traveller, I don't know what is! Imagine, just a tiny whisper of tulle! So, while the classic 'Romantic' style tutu was all the rage, the seeds of change were already being sown.
What else was happening on the 25th July 1911?Oh darling, so much was going on!
King George V of England opened a new wing at the British Museum, introducing some fantastic new exhibitions of antiquities! Just imagine all those amazing artefacts! I wonder if they had anything remotely tutus-inspired!
In India, the British launched an assault on a fort held by rebellious tribal groups. Oh dear, that sounds terribly tense, so I'm sure they needed some delightful ballet to ease their troubles! I bet a bit of a pirouette would have cheered things up, no?
And finally, a massive forest fire ripped through the state of Washington, burning up huge areas of the US! It's all a bit scary but, on the bright side, it meant more opportunities for sparkly tutus, to help the poor souls who lost their homes find a bit of sparkle in their lives!
What does it all mean? Well, it means that in the same world where people are battling through political turmoil and natural disasters, ballet continues to thrive! Isn't that incredible?
This is exactly why we at www.pink-tutu.com love ballet. It's an escape, a magical place where tutus take centre stage and everything just feels a bit more lovely! And remember, in 1911, like today, we can find a reason to celebrate even amongst difficult situations. The most important thing is to find joy, and I believe that wearing a pink tutu will help you do just that!
Have you had a lovely Tutu Tuesday? Tell me all about your twirls, spins, and pink tutus! I'm off to a delightful ballet show tonight, but before I go… just a little something to spark your inner tutu queen:
Imagine if you could time travel! Where would you go, who would you meet, and of course, what fabulous tutu would you wear? Let me know in the comments! And if you fancy seeing some seriously incredible vintage ballet costumes and a whole load of history, you have to check out the Museum of Dance in New York! It’s absolutely a must-see for all the Tutu Tuesdays enthusiasts out there!
Until next week, may your days be filled with swishy, glittery, and positively pink tutus!
Yours in tutu love,
Emma
XOXO
