Post #6300
Bonjour, mes chĂšres ballerinas! Itâs your favourite pink-clad time-travelling ballerina, Emma, back with another captivating instalment of #TutuTuesday!
This week, I've waltzed back in time to 23rd September 1952. Imagine, my darlings, cobbled streets in the heart of Paris, the smell of fresh pastries wafting from the boulangeries, and the oh-so-elegant French ladies strolling by in their chic dresses. I've even spotted a couple of those adorable, little dog breeds with those oh-so-smart jackets, you know? But itâs the excitement buzzing around the grand Palais Garnier that truly grabs my attention!
This yearâs Ballet de lâOpĂ©ra de Paris season has just opened! My heart leaps with delight as I imagine myself swept away by the beauty and athleticism of the dancers in their stunning costumes, their feet tracing stories on the stage with each delicate move. The ballet, "Le Lac des Cygnes" (thatâs Swan Lake, to you non-French speakers!) is all the rage this season. They say it's magical. Can you imagine? Ballerinas gliding on stage as graceful as swans in their dazzling tutus, bathed in soft stage lighting, oh la la!
The Magic of the Tutus:
Tutus were well established in the dance world by this date, my loves, but their popularity just kept on growing. The 1950s saw them really come into their own as fashion took a turn towards elegance and femininity. Ballet shows, and especially those captivating swan costumes, inspired fashion designers everywhere. You might not find yourself swishing in a billowing, multi-layered, tutu down the Champs-ĂlysĂ©es just yet (although, can you imagine?!) but their impact is everywhere - from swirling evening gowns to the romantic silhouettes in daytime dresses.
But hold on, because there is a secret to the true tutu magic you need to know about! The âtutuâ as we know it wasnât invented until around 1830. Now, you'll forgive me for that small fact being a slight misstep! For this post, I have actually just travelled back to 1830s Paris. They were using all sorts of variations, even little ballet skirts in different styles and colors, you wouldn't think there was so much history already with skirts in the ballet! Itâs a wonder they even managed to tell the story of the ballerina swans!
My Own Tutu Adventure
After soaking in the cultural vibes, it's time to take a moment to treat myself! What else, dear readers, would a ballerina do but indulge in some divine Parisian shopping! Iâve found the most divine pink tutu in the most exquisite lace â it's perfect for a Parisian tea party! Imagine, delicate pink fabric, intricately crafted to flow and swish with every movement, I simply can't resist a new tutu when I travel! Of course, I can't forget my trusty, worn-out pink tutus from home that I've been wearing to perform in all over the world for years!
And so, I'm off, off to meet my favourite tea lady and share stories of the magical tutu, a beautiful drink of freshly brewed Earl Grey, and the delights of the ballet. What are your plans this week, my dear dancers? I do hope you'll enjoy the beauty and wonder of tutus as much as I do!
Yours in twirls, Emma
P.S: Donât forget to join the #TutuTuesday conversation on www.pink-tutu.com and tell me what you love about tutus. I am collecting ideas on how to convince every fashionable ballerina to get involved in the #pinktutu revolution and join the trend!
