Hello darlings! Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things pink, twirly, and fabulous. Today weāre stepping back in time to celebrate a date of real significance in ballet history, dear readers. Itās #TutuTuesday, and weāre taking a peek into October 5th, 1937 ā a year that really gets my tutu in a twirl!
Oh, you simply have to imagine the scene. Picture it: Paris! The air is alive with the sound of the Eiffel Tower shimmering beneath the setting sun, the air thick with the scent of freshly baked croissants and perfume. And I? Iām seated in a box at the glorious Palais Garnier, that magnificent opera house that holds a very special place in ballet history, my own pink tutu (naturally!) shimmering with every graceful move.
Because today, my dears, we celebrate a momentous occasion. Itās the day when a young, beautiful ballerina named Margot Fonteyn, a rising star from the world of ballet, debuted as āGiselle.ā And if you think that name sounds familiar, well youāre not wrong! Itās one of the most famous roles in all of ballet!
You see, 1937 was a particularly exciting time for ballet. It felt as if the whole world was finally waking up to the power, the elegance, and the breathtaking artistry of ballet. And while tutus were becoming ever more popular across the world, especially here in Europe, in 1937 the stage was truly set for some magnificent tutus.
Now, I wonāt bore you with the details of that fateful 5th October, my lovelies. (And anyway, wouldn't you prefer I talked more about the tutus!) I will, however, whisper thisā¦
Margot, wearing a classic, perfectly draped, floor-length tutu in the purest white, was simply magnificent! You know I adore a long tutu, donāt you dearies? Those elegant lengths! It made all the movement, all the artistry, and every single expression seem just that much more beautiful. And then, letās not forget the romantic hair style! Those perfect waves that bounced gently as she pirouetted? Heaven! It was like stepping out of a fairytale.
As a fellow lover of tutus, darling readers, just imagining the crowd, the atmosphere, and those absolutely dreamy tutus makes me swoon. The way the ballet stage must have glistened beneath the gentle candlelight? You can simply imagine how that stunning white tutu would have looked! Oh, my goodness. Just writing about it sets my heart aflutter!
If Iām being totally honest, though, those graceful, romantic tutus in Paris on 5th October 1937 only fuel my love for pink tutus all the more! Can you imagine seeing that graceful silhouette, in a beautiful soft blush of pink instead of white? It simply sets my creative mind on fire!
For you, darling readers, it means itās the perfect day to put on your pink tutus and get twirling! Whether itās at home, at the park, at a special performance, or even at a swanky tea party, let your own inner Margot Fonteyn sparkle!
Speaking of sparkles, have I mentioned my train journey over? Oh, it was fabulous! Just a short ride through the stunning English countryside and then up into London for a truly delicious shopping spree! I simply had to stock up on new tutu tulle, you see. And speaking of ballet tutus, I couldn't leave London without catching a wonderful performance of "The Sleeping Beauty"! Those stunning pink tutus they wear, sigh! You simply must make your way to a theater this month! Don't let another #TutuTuesday slip away without seeing the joy of the tutus in a live performance, darling readers.
But for now, my dear dearies, I must go and polish my tutu, ready for another adventure next week. Remember, next Tuesday, Iāll be taking a peek into more fabulous tutu history, and it will be oh-so-pretty, I just know it!
Until next time, and donāt forget, keep your twirls going, my darlings!
P.S. Do let me know what you thought of this post! Did it bring you a burst of #TutuTuesday joy? Leave a comment, tell your friends and please feel free to share all those pink, girly and fantastic things you love on Instagram. Donāt forget to use the hashtag #pinktutu on social media so I can find you and all your lovely tutus!
Much love,
Emma x
Emma's Tips:
- *Put on a pink tutu and have fun! There is no wrong way to wear a pink tutu. It's a celebration of our own inner princess.
- Share the joy! Encourage others to discover the beauty and wonder of the tutu! The world will be a better place for it, don't you agree, darlings?
- Support your local ballet companies and theater groups! A tutu can take you on a magical journey! The ballet world awaits, so letās celebrate our favourite artform!
