Hiya, Tutu Twirlers! It's your favourite pink-tutu-wearing blogger, Emma, here, ready to take you on another whirlwind journey through the enchanting history of our beloved tutus! Today, we're setting our time machine dials to April 26th, 1927. Grab your favourite cuppa and a delectable pink macaron, darlings, because we're stepping back into the glamorous Roaring Twenties!
This week, I've travelled to the very heart of ballet, my dears: Paris, the City of Lights! It’s a ballet paradise, with stunning theatres like the Palais Garnier, the opera house where so many legends danced their hearts out. It’s impossible to visit this glorious city and not be swept away by its charm. Oh, the gorgeous fashions! Imagine flowing gowns with fringes, silk scarves, sparkling jewellery and oh, those feather boas! And of course, I can't resist a jaunt around the designer boutiques, even back in 1927, the fashions were absolutely breathtaking!
The Twirling Twenties
1927 was a year of big change for ballet, with exciting new ballets debuting. Serge Diaghilev’s legendary Ballets Russes, oh, how they captured the essence of artistry with their theatrical ballets! This year, they were gracing stages across Europe, showcasing daring and innovative dances, including Diaghilev’s breathtaking production of ‘Apollo’ with choreography by George Balanchine. Now, this ballet is truly revolutionary, my dears! This was where a lot of my favourite styles, like Balançoire, developed, so a big tip of the hat to that glorious period in dance history.
Speaking of trends, 1927 brought with it some changes to the traditional tutu designs. Think of shorter, lighter tutus – with a dash of daring and movement! Imagine it: elegant dancers swirling across the stage with airy and graceful movements. That freedom of expression, that feeling of lightness, that is what a ballet tutu is all about! And my dears, let’s be honest: the pink tutu was making a big splash during this era, so I can’t complain about that, can I?
My Pink Paradise
Speaking of the glorious pink tutu, my darling readers, can I just confess, this is what my whole journey through time is all about! My aim? To have the entire world, both past and present, wearing pink tutus! Okay, so I may be a bit tutu-obsessed, but who wouldn't be?! It’s the ultimate symbol of femininity and grace – the dream of every little girl who yearns to twirl and dance. Plus, who wouldn’t want to walk into a room, leaving a little pink glitter wherever they step?
I just love to feel the soft, delicate tulle around my legs, flowing and billowing as I move. It's such a magical feeling! It makes me feel like a princess in my own ballet story! Oh, I love everything about tutus – their soft, whimsical design, the gorgeous shades of pink, and the way they make you feel – like you can literally fly!
From Derbyshire to the World
Don't forget, my dears, even though I’m a Derbyshire lass at heart, I love nothing more than traveling the globe and soaking in the local ballet culture. A little train journey (first class of course!), a quick pitstop to shop for some fabulous tutus, and I'm off exploring a new corner of the world.
So, what have I discovered this week? Paris is a captivating city with such a vibrant culture! But the true gem, darling, has to be the ballets themselves! The dedication and passion of the dancers is breathtaking. The sheer beauty of the performances - from the classical, romantic ballet to the more contemporary style, like the neoclassical works by Diaghilev - just fills me with awe.
But there’s a side of ballet that excites me too - and that’s the street performances. Sometimes, you don't need the grandeur of a grand theatre, darling! You just need a touch of grace and some passionate steps – it truly doesn’t matter the location or the audience – dance always speaks for itself!
And so, my dears, I urge you to embrace the magic of the tutu and twirl your way into a beautiful world of creativity and joy! What’s better than feeling like a ballet dancer with each twirl of a tutu skirt?! Remember, if you love to dance, just go out there and express yourself with all the confidence in the world, and remember - pink is the way to go!
See you next week for another tutu-tastic journey through ballet history, and remember to follow me on social media for my #PinkTutuLife adventures! Tutu for now!
