Tutu Tuesday #5116: A Twirl Through Time! (1930-01-14)
Hello my darling dears! Welcome back to another Tutu Tuesday, and isn't this just the most divine day for a journey through time? The kettle's on and the cakes are cooling, so pop on a cuppa, snuggle in, and let's twirl back to January 14th, 1930, shall we?
Oh, it's such a privilege to be able to share this with you, darlings! This week, my Time Traveling Tutu took me to Paris, oh Paris, the heart of fashion and dance, wouldn't you say?
Imagine the scene: a bustling, Parisian afternoon with its charming cafes, its grand avenues, its lively street life. But in a chic, grand theatre, a world of enchantment awaits... Ballet! Now, the year is 1930 and even back then, tutus held a magical appeal.
*It was at the Paris Opera, * (my favourite place to be! That grand facade... I could stare at it all day long!) that we see tutus at their finest, a symbol of elegance and artistry.
I took in a performance of "La Bayadère", a truly timeless classic. Anna Pavlova, a real ballet star, was at her absolute peak, and believe me, darlings, her dancing was heavenly. You just had to see the way she glided across the stage!
I know what you're thinking: how on earth did I get my hands on a ticket to see Anna Pavlova, you ask? Well, I've got a secret little tip: dancing my heart out at a few ballet recitals in Derbyshire always pays off - a few well-chosen shows, and then voilà, funds for a magical time travel adventure! Just me, a trusty travel bag, a few lovely frocks, and of course, a selection of glorious tutus!
What are my tutu-bilities today?
The most delightful aspect of a ballet like "La Bayadère" was, without a doubt, the tututututututu – the dazzling, romantic tutus! We're talking big, billowing layers of tulle, each more fluffy than the next. I saw some absolute beauties - delicate pink hues, crisp white that sparkled under the stage lights, and of course, that show-stopping red... I even snapped a little pic (with my vintage camera, darling, all those flashes just weren't invented then), but we’ll save that for later.
Imagine those exquisite tutus against the backdrop of the Opera House - a world of light, drama, and oh, such a feeling of grandeur! You just can't compare it to anything else, darlings!
The stage is such an extraordinary place. Every twirl, every leap, tells a story. There's nothing quite like that moment of pure expression - when you step onto the stage, it feels like the entire world disappears, it’s just you and the dance. And the tutus? They make you feel like a real-life princess, all floaty and full of magic!
So, as I soak up the beauty of this bygone era, my dears, let's have a chat. You see, today I realised that no matter how many years roll by, there's always something incredibly romantic about tutus. It’s a universal language of beauty, a reminder that even amidst chaos and change, the magic of ballet will always dance on. And what could be more magical than that, my dears?
And, psst don't forget! This little pink-tutu-wearing blogger here has a mission: to inspire the world to wear pink tutus.
Why? Because pink tutus are so darn fantastic! They're fun, they're vibrant, they're full of life! Who knows, maybe one day, everyone will be wearing them!
And don’t you forget to check out my collection at Pink-Tutu.com, my dear! We have all the latest designs, and we’re ready to ship all over the world – just tell us where you'd like to twirl next!
Keep twirling, keep smiling!
Emma