Hello my darling tutu lovers!
It’s your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina, Emma, back again with another exciting installment of #TutuTuesday! Today, we're taking a little trip back to 4th March 1919. I'm feeling so inspired by all the gorgeous frocks and flapper fashions I’ve seen today! Did you know, that just 104 years ago, women’s fashions were really changing! It’s almost like going back to another era!
As a true tutu devotee, it goes without saying that my time-travel adventures often involve visiting iconic moments in ballet history. But I also love exploring the fascinating world of fashion – those beautiful silhouettes and sumptuous fabrics! The past holds so many sartorial treasures just waiting to be rediscovered!
A Dash of History & Dance
In the year 1919, ballet was already a star, gracing stages all over Europe. But its grand old dame, the Paris Opera Ballet, was facing a little bit of a drama. There was talk of changing its traditional style of dance, which focused on romantic storytelling, for a more streamlined approach inspired by Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, that was full of dynamism and modern energy. Can you imagine?! A world without the grace and fluidity we cherish today?! It made me think that a splash of pink tutus would definitely liven up any dance debate, don't you think?
Parisian Chic – Fashion and Flair
Paris in 1919 was a hub of artistic brilliance and creativity. I just adore its charm! As for the fashion scene? Well, it was full of bold colour and extravagant flair. Imagine all those gorgeous flowing dresses, flapper fringes and long pearl necklaces - just the sight would make a tutu-wearing girl swoon! They really were living their best fashion-forward lives, those Parisians!
I spent the afternoon watching the ladies and gents sauntering down the avenues in their most stylish attire. Honestly, the sheer diversity of styles and the confident air of those Parisian beauties really blew me away!
A Dance to Remember
Did you know, on 4th March 1919, a delightful production of “The Sleeping Beauty” was staged in Paris. Can you imagine? It must have been an absolutely divine evening full of grace, beauty and, of course, an abundance of delicate tutus. If only I could have been there to twirl my own pink tulle around!
The Magic of Movement
Every time I step back in time and witness these amazing dance performances, I am struck by the power of movement. It truly is a universal language that can connect people across cultures and generations!
Bringing Tutu Tales Home
Now, while I can't whisk you all back to Paris in 1919, I can bring the magic of the past to your own home! Put on your favourite tutu and imagine yourselves on stage with those legendary ballerinas, twirling under the shimmering stage lights!
This weekend, grab your girlfriends, crank up the music and have a dance-filled tutu party! Remember, a pink tutu is not just a costume, it's a state of mind! Embrace the playful side of life and celebrate the art of movement with every pirouette and leap!
Don’t forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com every Tuesday for my #TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History!
Keep twirling, Emma xx
