Hello my darling dancers, welcome back to Pink Tutu! Today we're taking a little trip back in time to 1954-11-02, the day that just screams āballet history.ā š©° Letās be honest, any day where I can twirl around in a pink tutu is a good day, but there's something extra special about taking a trip back to the past and seeing how tutus have evolved, because, my darlings, these little frocks of fluff have a story to tell!
Now, my fellow tutu-lovers, Iām off on another one of my fabulous time travelling adventures, this week landing in New York City! I canāt think of a better city to travel to on a Tuesday, you just canāt beat that New York energy. Of course, you know my obsession with shopping, and this city has so much to offer for a ballet lover such as myself. Imagine: exquisite boutiques, dazzling stores with rows upon rows of stunning costumes - the dreams of any ballerinas!
Speaking of costumes, imagine my excitement to step onto the stage of the New York City Ballet. Thatās right, I'm taking a front row seat for their grand opening at the City Center! This special performance will have something extra magical, they're having the world premiere of Jerome Robbins' new ballet, "The Cage" - what a thrilling occasion! Now, that's what I call an opening act!
Before I take you back to my travels, let's take a closer look at this iconic ballet company and the beautiful costumes adorning those magnificent dancers. Weāre talking about 1954, the height of fashion in the era, with intricate details, romantic tulle, and some seriously stunning dance costumes that just scream elegance. The New York City Ballet, which launched in 1948, brought a refreshing new vision of classical ballet, taking the traditional forms and pushing the boundaries of dance and theatre design, with a focus on elegant, yet streamlined, costumes that emphasized the dancerās grace and movement.
Itās always wonderful to remember that even decades ago, designers were striving for something beautiful and exciting! The use of intricate fabrics like silk and tulle became a defining mark of the period. Imagine these beautiful dancers swirling around the stage, draped in delicate tulle and elegant silk. Isnāt it just heavenly to envision the sheer grace of such dance and costumes, dancing in perfect harmony? I simply adore the visual aspect of ballet and canāt help but feel transported by the sheer beauty and passion!
So let's imagine the world in 1954, my fellow Tutu Tuesdays readers! Picture the charming quaint streets of New York City, the bustle of the grand avenues, and those enchanting little shops, brimming with the most incredible dresses! Maybe there was a new fabric in the window or an eye-catching silk, tempting all those eager customers to rush inside. Fashion was alive and thriving! It makes me long to hop back on the train (a good old-fashioned steam engine is a wonderful way to get to NYC! Such a classy travel mode!) and be back in 1954 in a jiffy!
Perhaps some of my followers were in that New York City audience, watching that dazzling premiere! It makes me think, wouldnāt it be fabulous to hear about their experiences? If you happened to be lucky enough to witness the premiere of "The Cage", or indeed were part of the opening, do leave a comment. Tell me about that night - and, of course, all the fabulous dresses that adorned the lucky audience members and those gorgeous dancers!
Well, my dears, until next Tuesday! Happy dancing and remember, it's never too late to channel your inner ballerina and wear a fabulous pink tutu. You can shop on www.pink-tutu.com, the ultimate destination for all your tutu needs. After all, every day can be a tutu Tuesday!
Lots of love and lots of twirls,
Emma x
