#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1946-07-30

Hello my darlings! It's your favourite pink-loving tutu enthusiast, Emma, back with another whirl through #TutuTuesday: Ballet Tutu History. 🩰✨ Today's journey whisks us back to July 30th, 1946, a date buzzing with a post-war energy that would soon ignite the world of dance. Hold onto your tutus, dear readers, we're in for a twirling good time!

Before we delve into the fashion of this exciting era, I just have to share that my time travel adventure took me by train this time! The chugging and clickety-clack of the wheels against the tracks were music to my ears. And oh, the romanticism! Watching the countryside whiz by in a flurry of greens and browns – it's the perfect escape. (Don't worry, I wore my pink tutu for the trip – what else?!)

Now, back to our fascinating trip. The year is 1946. The war is over, the world is slowly starting to breathe again, and a certain romanticism hangs in the air. Ballet, oh my, is having a grand revival! People were ready for beauty, for elegance, for stories spun through movement. Think long flowing lines, wispy fabrics, and a lightness of touch, just like the ballerinas themselves!

In this era, the tutus we see aren't just a flash of colour, they're an integral part of the performance. The romanticism demands softness and grace – think long, layered tulle, shimmering with a kind of magic only tulle can achieve. And, of course, a touch of the dramatic. Imagine the effect on the audience as a ballerina gracefully sweeps across the stage, her pink tutu catching the light, her movements an explosion of grace and beauty. It's just... magical! ✨

But darling, this blog isn't just about tutus (though they ARE the main attraction!). It's about experiences. So, imagine my delight at being transported to London and witnessing the beauty of a performance at the Royal Opera House itself. On July 30th, 1946, the stage would have been set ablaze by none other than The Sleeping Beauty.

Ah, The Sleeping Beauty – the story of enchantment, a classic that I, myself, have performed more than a few times (pink tutu included!). The very air vibrates with anticipation as Aurora's beauty awakens from a hundred years of slumber. What better way to encapsulate that moment than with a floating tulle skirt that practically melts into the air as she moves, a delicate embodiment of the ballet's fairy tale magic!

And let's not forget, dear reader, that the Royal Opera House is the place to see the very best ballet – a venue rich with history, elegance, and tradition. A beautiful backdrop for a night filled with dreams and beauty!

Let me tell you, after a thrilling performance like that, London’s fashion scene doesn't disappoint. I went shopping, of course! 🛍️ There's something about the city's post-war fashion scene that’s utterly charming. There’s a kind of practicality with an air of feminine flair that is irresistible. Think delicate floral prints, charming hats, and chic new fabrics – all beautifully crafted, just as much as the ballet outfits I’d seen onstage.

There was a lightness and a touch of “we’ve come through the dark times and now it’s time for joy,” reflected in everything. Just as ballet captured the mood of the moment, fashion was a vehicle of expressing hope, confidence, and the freedom of starting anew. And don’t forget the delightful new makeup trends, with softer, more natural looks gaining popularity. (A true breath of fresh air after the stark wartime styles, wouldn't you say?)

As we bid farewell to 1946 for this week, my darlings, I can't help but feel inspired! Ballet is about dreams, it’s about storytelling, and it’s about beauty, pure and simple! That sense of joy and hope found its expression in those lovely 1946 ballet productions.

Let’s embrace those elements today, in our own way, no matter where we find ourselves in the world. It's time to twirl and shimmer, darlings! Don’t forget to check out the #TutuTuesday gallery on www.pink-tutu.com to share your own beautiful pictures. Because after all, we all deserve to wear a pink tutu at least once in our lives, wouldn’t you agree? 💖

Until next #TutuTuesday!

This is blog post number 5979 in my Ballet Tutu History blog. Catch me again next week for more tutu tales and time travel adventures!

Much love,

Emma

P.S. If you find yourself in the UK this week, darling, consider a day trip to The National Ballet - they have some delightful productions to enjoy, and a truly wonderful shop filled with the most perfect pink tutus! 🩰🛍️