Hello my darling tutu-loving darlings! It’s your favourite pink tutu-wearing time traveller, Emma, back for another Tuesday of ballet-tastic history! Today we're going on a journey to the 1st of March, 1960, a year brimming with stylish silhouettes and graceful performances.
Ooh, before we travel back in time, a little something for you lovely readers!
Competition Time!
Do you think you know your ballet history? Do you love a good twirl and a glamorous frock? Tell me your favourite ballet performance from 1960 (any dance company, anywhere in the world) in the comments, and you might just win a little something special from yours truly. It's a pink, pink, pink prize, so you know it's going to be delightful!
Back to our time machine… choo choo!
Imagine, darling, being in London on the 1st of March, 1960. The air would be crisp, and London would be buzzing with energy. It’s a time when women were embracing the feminine flair, with nipped waists and skirts just a tad shorter than the ones before. This decade is just begging for some vibrant tutus, and let me tell you, it’s not just the stage they're taking over. Think about a gorgeous tulle number swishing behind you, a splash of colour amidst the grey London streets! Wouldn’t that be just lovely?
But let’s hop into the theatre for a moment, shall we? The Royal Opera House was already bursting with fabulousness. Imagine sitting there, the lights dimming, a hush falling over the audience… And then the curtain rises. Could you imagine seeing Rudolf Nureyev on stage? Now there’s a man who could dance! His power, grace, and athleticism were captivating. He would be absolutely adored in London that night, just like he would be for years to come. What a showman!
Just imagining this evening has my tutu a-flutter! I wonder what ballet would be like this evening, the air full of the excitement of new talent and the classic dances that had been performed for decades before. What a wonderful time to have been a ballerina!
Oh, and before we zoom back to the present, here’s a little fact to leave you with…
Did you know that 1st March 1960 was a Friday? How’s that for some exciting trivia? Imagine the social whirl, the parties, the pink tutus!
This time travel business is absolutely exhausting, so I'm going to dash off now for a bit of rest. Don’t forget to pop over to my lovely pink tutu shop, [website link] and pick yourself up a little something to wear, perhaps a feather boa or some fabulous tulle!
* Until next Tuesday my lovely darlings, remember, the world's a better place with a pink tutu. #TutuTuesday #pinktutustory #1960s #vintage #ballet*
