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Hello my lovely Tutu Tribe! It's Tuesday again, which means it's time for another trip through history with your favourite pink tutu-clad time traveller! 🚂 This week, we're heading back to August 15th, 1950, smack-dab in the heart of ballet's golden age! Think sweeping romanticism, ethereal grace, and some of the most incredible dancers the world has ever seen! 💫
Now, I have to admit, when I popped out of my time machine this week, I felt a bit out of place in my frothy pink tutu amongst all the demure ladies in their full-length skirts! 🤫 But you know me, I can adapt to anything! I decided to head straight to the Royal Opera House in London for the premiere of "The Sleeping Beauty"! The anticipation in the air was electric - everyone was buzzing about this legendary ballet!
What was happening in the world of Ballet?
This was a truly thrilling period for ballet. The legendary Margot Fonteyn was at the peak of her powers, and Rudolf Nureyev was on the cusp of becoming a superstar! These were the years that shaped ballet as we know it today. The dancing was exquisite - full of romanticism, athleticism, and, dare I say it, even a touch of glamour! ✨
Oh, and did I mention the costumes? They were just breathtaking! Think yards of tulle, swathes of velvet, and elaborate headpieces adorned with jewels. If you're a true tutu lover like me, this period would have you drooling with delight! 😍 They were still mostly classical tutus - short and fluffy with layers upon layers of tulle.
My Tutu Take on 1950's Ballet Fashion:
But here's where I get to inject a little Emma magic! Just imagine how the world would have turned on its head if someone had dared to show up in a bold pink tutu amidst all those traditional white ones! Imagine the gasps! Imagine the headlines! 📰
Even though I'm a true romantic at heart, I think even The Sleeping Beauty could have benefited from a touch of my signature pink! After all, who doesn't love a little pink? It's the colour of hope, joy, and, most importantly, ballet! 🥰 And you know what? My time travelling wardrobe has some truly fabulous pink tutus - we're talking about ruffles, layers, and more tulle than you can shake a pointe shoe at!
Where I’m going this week:
Speaking of fabulous tutus, I've got a whole list of events I’m going to explore! From the glittering premiere of "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Royal Opera House to a delightful performance of "Giselle" at the Paris Opera. I'm planning to take a quick detour to New York's City Ballet, just to catch George Balanchine's revolutionary choreography - it’s truly a ballet lover's paradise!
And I'm absolutely dying to hit up the best vintage shops to see what amazing vintage tutus I can find! Imagine owning a piece of ballet history! Can't wait to post pics of all the fashion treasures I unearth! 📸 Don't forget to follow along!
So my dear Tutu Tribe, that's all for this week's Tutu Tuesday! What do you think about 1950s ballet? Would you love to wear a classic white tutu or embrace a pink tutu twist? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! And be sure to check in next week, when we travel even further into ballet's past!
P.S. Don't forget to tag me in all your #PinkTutuSelfie photos! And stay tuned for more time-traveling tutu adventures coming soon! 💖
With a flourish of my tutu,
Emma www.pink-tutu.com
