Welcome, my lovely tutu-lovers, to post number 4557 of my weekly #TutuTuesday journey through the captivating world of ballet history! It's Emma here, your whimsical guide from Derbyshire, and this week, we're hopping on a time-traveling train, destination: April 29th, 1919, Paris! 🇫🇷 Oh la la! It's like stepping into a beautifully illustrated storybook!
Now, Paris in 1919 was buzzing with post-war energy – a sparkling new decade had just begun, and the world was in a celebratory mood. But what were they wearing on the dance floor? Well, I’ll tell you! Ballet tutus, as we know them, were definitely not the iconic, romantic, and, shall we say, PINK, statement pieces they'd become! Imagine that… a world without a sea of fluffy, pink perfection! Honestly, it’s a thought that makes this ballerina’s heart sink.
But, oh dear! This doesn’t mean we couldn’t enjoy a fabulous ballet performance, not at all! Ballet was, indeed, already experiencing a golden age! You would’ve found ladies dressed in beautiful ball gowns, silk and velvet, and a whole lot of glitter. I’m certain even then, those lovely ladies wished they were dancing in soft, fluffy pink tutus! The trend is waiting, my friends! It just needed time to take flight. And oh boy, didn’t it!
Now, you can't discuss 1919 without acknowledging the world's legendary prima ballerina, Anna Pavlova. This icon graced the stage, showcasing a graceful elegance, that I personally imagine looked divine! You might not have had pink tutus, Anna, but we all owe you a heartfelt curtsey! You were a trailblazer and we’re thankful. You taught us what a ballerina’s passion and love for the art could inspire.
While we can't step onto a Paris stage, just yet, we can most definitely indulge our love for all things beautiful and ballet. How? Well, I suggest we make a visit to the Louvre, yes the same one, for a captivating look at Degas’ iconic paintings! They're a fantastic glimpse into the dancers, costumes, and energy of the ballet world in those days!
Remember, darling, time travel is all about stepping outside the usual. Imagine finding an old book, an article, maybe a handwritten letter! Discovering the past, one small detail at a time, is truly magical. You just have to be observant, like I am! 💖 Who knows what beauty you may discover.
So, let's all step into our imaginary time machines and whirl back to Paris, 1919, in our mind's eye. Just imagine a sparkling chandelier, the elegant, excited whispers, and the breathtakingly talented dancers! Then, darling, we’ll pop back to our current day and imagine those amazing performers swirling on stage, with their perfectly-pleated, absolutely pink tutus, yes! PINK, and looking like angels come to life! And isn't that just deliciously dreamy?!
Don't forget, ladies, to spread your love for pink tutus! You never know what might happen next… even time travel! You might end up right in the middle of the Parisian stage, and who knows, perhaps wearing the very first, fluffy, beautiful pink tutu that everyone’s dying to try!
Stay fabulous and see you next week for another journey into the history of ballet and its, cough cough, fabulous fashion! 😉💖
XOXO,
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
P.S. What is everyone thinking, is a ballerina's life all fun and games? We have a whole new series coming up on Tutu Troubles! Coming to you, darling readers, every Wednesday from here on! You will just love this! You can tell everyone it was my idea to make pink tutus mainstream! And of course, to never take them off! 💕
