Hello darlings! It’s your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina, Emma, here! Welcome back to Pink Tutu for another fabulous instalment in our weekly Ballet Tutu History journey. Buckle up, buttercups, because today we’re taking a whirl back to 28th October 1930 – a truly magnificent time for all things dance!
(This is post number 5157, by the way, for anyone keeping track – yes, my dear, I am a true Tutu-historian, meticulously chronicling the history of our beloved garment!).
Today’s adventures in time have brought us to Paris, the undisputed heart of the dance world in the 1930s! It's a city that practically pulses with the rhythm of music and the grace of dancers, and trust me, darling, you just HAVE to experience the magic firsthand. Just picture it – a whirlwind of colourful silk gowns swirling amidst the shimmering lights of the Opera Garnier, and the air electric with the intoxicating melody of a Tchaikovsky masterpiece. It’s a moment of pure magic!
Speaking of magic, I'm wearing my absolutely darling, pale pink silk tulle tutu today, the delicate petals dancing as I skip along the cobblestone streets! Just the kind of confection that would make the French sigh with appreciation – I've even popped on a fetching little black velvet ribbon around my waist, just to add a dash of chic sophistication! Oh, and my adorable little pink lace-up shoes? They're just perfect for strutting through the cafes and boutiques of Paris, darling.
On this very day in 1930, Paris is celebrating the grand reopening of the Opera Garnier after a major refurbishment. And what an extravaganza it is! You wouldn't believe the sheer grandeur of this place – breathtakingly opulent with gilt and marble and enough velvet to sink a ship! And you know what? They've even decided to celebrate the occasion by performing the "La Bayadère" by Marius Petipa - a ballet that's absolutely overflowing with dramatic flair and gorgeous costumes.
Imagine the atmosphere – the expectant hush as the curtain rises, the thrilling music that takes you away, and the awe-inspiring artistry of the ballerinas – simply divine! Oh, how I wish I could be there! Just picturing those tutus, the sheer white and the ethereal tulle, perfectly highlighting every graceful leap and delicate turn – a true sight to behold!
Back then, tutus were at the peak of their beauty and sophistication. While we're on the topic, I just have to tell you about one of the absolute iconic designs of the time – the tutu designed by Léon Bakst for Sergei Diaghilev's "The Sleeping Beauty." Imagine, darling! The most exquisite layered tutu made entirely of the finest, softest tulle. The ethereal layering and delicate shimmering detail simply took your breath away – it was the epitome of graceful opulence. It just shows how truly iconic the tutu has always been!
I'm always telling you to embrace the tutu, and Paris in the 1930s is truly proof positive that tutus are the absolute essence of dance, darling! They are more than just a garment, they are a symbol of beauty, grace, and joy! Remember that – always! And even if you aren’t rocking a full-length tutu in the streets, even the smallest hint of tutu inspiration will bring that ballerina spirit into your day. I think that every single person in the world has an inner tutu dancer just waiting to be unleashed.
Before I whisk off to my next exciting historical adventure, here’s my Tutu Tuesday thought for today: Think of a way you can add a little bit of pink-tutu joy to your day – perhaps try some ballerina-inspired ballet moves in your kitchen?
Keep those tutus spinning and your inner ballerina dancing! Until next week, darling!
And remember, if you’re ever feeling down, just remember that no matter what, always choose pink!
(Yours truly,
Emma.)
