#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1934-01-30

Hey Tutu Lovers! 🩰✨

Welcome back to another edition of Tutu Tuesday! This week we’re whisking back to the glamourous 1930s, a time when tutus were truly captivating the stage. Oh, to be a ballerina back then! The era of shimmering costumes and elegant choreography had just begun to flourish!

As you all know, I adore a good time travel adventure, and this week I've been gallivanting through the shimmering 1930s! From my Derbyshire digs, I hopped on a train and took myself to London for some thrilling theatrical treats. Speaking of thrills, did you know that on January 30th 1934, The Great Escape premiered at The Playhouse Theatre in London?! Can you believe it? The daring adventure, a whirlwind of danger, was an absolute smash hit!

Imagine, everyone! Standing amongst a packed theatre, eyes glued to the stage as a troupe of ballet dancers pirouetted across the wooden floorboards. Those beautiful, floaty tutus swirled and danced. They moved like wisps of air, a symphony of colour against the darkened theatre, captivating every soul in the audience!

The 1930s ushered in a new age of elegance, and the tutu was no exception! Gone were the days of heavy, restrictive bodices. Designers sought to showcase the female form, celebrating graceful movements with light, airy fabric. Tutus, crafted from ethereal layers of tulle, became a statement piece, radiating elegance and poise. Think flowing skirts with the barest hint of sparkle, a delicate dance between airy grace and refined beauty.

The ballerina was no longer a detached figure confined to the stage, she was a beacon of sophistication and allure, and her tutu was her personal expression of style. It’s all thanks to those brilliant Parisian designers like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli! These fashionistas knew a thing or two about glamour. The way they elevated simplicity, added an air of elegance to a classic, timeless piece was revolutionary. And we owe so much of our present-day ballerina aesthetics to those ground-breaking women!

The colours of the tutus in the 1930s were exquisite! Imagine, tutus crafted from delicate shades of cream, ethereal hues of pastel pink, and dazzling accents of gold! The effect was positively captivating! The dance costumes were crafted with meticulous detail and were perfect for showcasing graceful pirouettes and leaps.

As I meandered around London, my heart was aflutter, inspired by the dazzling artistry of the time! The art deco era saw tutus transformed into breathtaking masterpieces of design. Think geometric patterns on flowing fabric, dramatic use of layering and a splash of colour in the most unexpected places. Imagine it, my Tutu friends! A shimmering silver tutu trimmed with vibrant red beads dancing beneath a dazzling spotlight. Now, wouldn’t that be divine?

It was an age where beauty and elegance reigned supreme, where a simple tutu became an emblem of beauty and grace. It was truly a glorious period for ballet!

This era rekindled my passion for tutus! Even in this era of extravagant tutus, we were always aiming to showcase the art of the dance and express the dancer’s artistic genius. A beautifully constructed, flowing tutu just enhances the entire artistic expression. Don’t you think so?

Speaking of tutus, remember to pop over to www.pink-tutu.com later to join us on our online forum! We have a whole week dedicated to exploring the most glorious tutu styles from the 1930s.

Now go forth, dear friends, and embrace your own tutu dreams. 🩰 ✨

Until next Tuesday!

Love,

Emma xx