Hello lovelies! It's Emma here, back with another #TutuTuesday installment of my Ballet Tutu History blog from the heart of my pink tutu paradise, www.pink-tutu.com. Today, we're travelling back to September 28th, 1926, to delve into the tutu-tastic world of ballet – prepare for a pink-tinted blast from the past!
This week, I travelled back in time on a delightful, steamy train journey from Derbyshire, my little home town, to a bustling ballet metropolis. Honestly, a little steamy in those train carriages – but hey, the journey's worth it, just for the fabulous tutu time! Today we’re heading to... well, I'm afraid I can't share that for the moment, you'll have to imagine a glittering stage lit up for an enchanting ballet, or maybe even a swanky dance studio in the heart of the city!
As you can tell, I’m so excited to share what I’ve discovered – oh the tutus, the fashion, the artistry! This time I had to pack a truly decadent tulle frock – the colour pink, naturally! Imagine my glee, when the first shop I popped into on my travels just HAD to be the very best of dress shops, and they had the most beautiful pink tulle fabric you've ever seen – soft as a dream, darling! And guess what? They let me purchase just a scrap of it! So, here it is, a piece of history: the most stunningly luxurious pink fabric ever imagined, for all to see! I've wrapped it carefully for this blog post – oh the sheer delight of touching history!
Right, back to this remarkable day! On September 28th, 1926, the ballet world was buzzing with the most exquisite productions – imagine! There was a ballet in the grand old tradition of storytelling on stage, with shimmering costumes and elegant leaps, all about a love story between two hearts from different worlds – can you believe? A story told through movement and dance! And I saw it all. How's that for a day out? The choreography was absolutely breathtaking - oh, the tutus, they just floated across the stage, all pink tulle and delicate layers. And the story! The costumes! And did I mention the leaps? Absolutely mesmerising! You know, even today, you still feel the magic, the magic that these artists, the dancers, were creating back then – isn't it utterly delightful?
And speaking of delightful, a little fashion news - you just wouldn't believe the styles the lovely ladies of 1926 were sporting! The era of the flapper was in full swing. Imagine dancing and frolicking all night, and that's precisely what they were doing. All in daring hemlines and loose-fitting silhouettes – just imagine all that swaying and swinging in the night! They looked positively stunning! You can definitely see how fashion is linked with the ballet - everything graceful and elegant about the movement inspires such lovely clothes! And let’s not forget those gorgeous accessories - pearls, feathers, long gloves and dazzling shoes – and of course, my beloved tutus. They just seem to have so much fun with their fashion and their lives!
Did I mention the music? The melodies that soared throughout the theater, swirling like a pink tutu in the breeze? They were captivating, so graceful and lovely - oh my, oh my, just perfect for my heart. Imagine! All those notes just making me want to twirl around the whole room! The composer - an absolute genius, and one who absolutely knew how to evoke emotions in a room - a real dance of emotion! The beautiful ballet steps, they flowed effortlessly to the rhythm of the music - simply beautiful. Just thinking about it makes me want to whip out my own pink tutu!
There's so much about 1926 I'm thrilled to share with you! Back then, everyone, everywhere was enjoying the ballet. From the big theatres to the local studios - they danced their way into the history books with each graceful step. You can even see glimpses of that dance magic still, here in our time!
Now, back to the world of today! I’ve got to go – lots more tutus to explore and dance history to discover! Do you fancy a spot of tutu shopping? Well, you'll have to stay tuned for my next blog post - we're talking all things tutu. You won't want to miss it! Just like our fashionable ancestors, I'm making my way back to my beloved hometown, dreaming of more adventures in time, and my next dose of tutu bliss. Until next time, lovely people, let your tutu dreams fly!
Yours in pink, Emma
Don't forget!You can follow my #TutuTuesday adventures on www.pink-tutu.com! And tell your friends and family to join the pink tutu party too! It's all about spreading the love for ballet and its enchanting history. You can leave a comment with your favorite dance moments below! I'd love to hear about your Tutu Tuesdays!
Now, who else is itching for a whirl in their own pink tutu?
