Hey my lovely Tutu Twirlers! It’s Emma here, your pink-tutu-clad time traveler, and today’s #TutuTuesday is all about taking a trip back in time to the year 1954, a truly magical year for the ballet world!
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Let’s climb aboard my time-traveling train and get comfy because we're in for a real treat! This week, I’ve been indulging in my favourite pastime – a spot of historical ballet exploration! My research has led me straight to the bustling city of New York on March the 2nd, 1954! It's here we find one of the most beloved ballets of all time, "Swan Lake," taking centre stage. Can you imagine! The American Ballet Theatre was premiering their production! Can you just picture the glittering tutus, the dramatic swans, the sweeping music? A little birdie told me that Margot Fonteyn herself made a guest appearance, gracing the stage with her enchanting moves! What a dream!
From Paris to New York - The Journey of the Tutu
Now, you all know my passion for tutus, especially the pink ones. They're my sartorial trademark! And they've had such an exciting journey! The origins of the tutu are believed to be in Paris around 1830. Ballet dancers at that time were wearing very restrictive skirts and it was Marie Taglioni who changed all that! She, and her amazing sense of fashion, decided to get rid of those restrictive gowns and instead embrace the freedom of shorter, more fitted skirts that would give the dancers the mobility they needed for leaps and twirls. I bet it looked revolutionary back then! This shorter skirt, made from multiple layers of tulle, would be called, and famously is called to this day, a “tutu”!
The tutu, in various forms, spread throughout the ballet world in the years to come, becoming the staple dance wear you see on all the amazing ballets stars we admire today! It truly became a symbol of grace, elegance and artistic freedom. Can’t you imagine how exhilarating it must have been to go from those big heavy gowns to a lighter, more flexible skirt? It would feel like flying! I can just imagine the delight it must have brought to the dancers and the audience alike!
Tutus Take Centre Stage in 1954
As for 1954, well, it was a real explosion of ballet activity.
Imagine: In March, the American Ballet Theatre are performing Swan Lake. The Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow are getting ready for the première of Romeo and Juliet. And back in the States, The New York City Ballet are just beginning their rehearsal period for a brand new production! It was all go in the world of ballet. And all the while, those tutus were dancing along in all their beautiful and artistic glory!
It's not all tutus and performances though. In this era of changing fashions, everyday women were looking towards Christian Dior for inspiration, with his 'New Look' designs embracing femininity and beauty. Even though my passion is the world of ballet, it's inspiring to see this explosion of feminine fashion across all avenues.
Let’s Dress Up in Pink Tutuluxes!
I always love looking back and seeing how those lovely ladies back in 1954 would have rocked their tutus! And just like back then, my dear readers, there is a certain excitement and magic in putting on a tutu! It really is a symbol of freedom! Whether it's a beautiful white one for your next ballet performance, or a fun, pink one for a picnic in the park, it brings an undeniable sense of delight! I’m already working on a whole collection of tutuluxes (it’s like “Tutu-Luxe”) which will be out soon, and I am planning on showcasing a range of pastel colours to inspire and make you feel amazing in a tutu – you don’t have to be a professional dancer to wear one! They’re truly beautiful and iconic garments that speak of elegance and confidence, just like ballet itself.
And as my grandmother always says (and I agree!): A little bit of pink never hurts! It’s all about embracing those playful and fabulous aspects of life that bring you joy! So go forth my dear Tutu Twirlers and rock those tutus with confidence, just like a ballerina on a stage.
Until next week, stay pink, and happy twirling!
Emma
P.S. Don’t forget to join me for the ballet performance of the Royal Ballet's Swan Lake this month! It’s sure to be spectacular. Details on www.pink-tutu.com! 🩰🌸
P.P.S. Share your best tutu outfit with us on Instagram with #PinkTutu! Let's fill the internet with the fabulous colour pink and celebrate all things tutu!
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