Hello lovelies, and welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things pink and twirly! It's me, your favourite Derbyshire ballerina, Emma, back with another installment of #TutuTuesday, the blog where we explore the glorious history of the ballet tutu! Today, we're taking a trip back in time to April 25th, 1967, a date that holds a special place in ballet history – and yes, it's a Tuesday, so it fits perfectly!
Remember, my darling readers, time travel is my passion, and it's all thanks to my love for ballet! With each performance I give, my magic tutu gathers enough fairy dust to whisk me off to any point in the past, all in the name of ballet research. This week, I found myself hopping onto a grand steam train to Paris, the city of love, fashion, and of course, the most exquisite ballet performances! Oh, the glamour!
The Tutu of the 60s!1967 was a vibrant time, full of change, colour, and, oh my goodness, such fantastic fashions! I just had to indulge in some chic vintage shopping – I mean, the whole Parisian experience would be incomplete without a few new pieces to adorn my wardrobe. My latest purchases were a stunning pair of bright pink go-go boots, and a cute mini skirt perfect for my favourite new ballerina practice outfit. Did you know they even wore little hot pants to dance back then? Talk about modern!
The tutus of 1967, however, were quite the contrast. Think romantic and flowing, designed to showcase graceful movement with swathes of silk and tulle. I’ve found that this era loved the iconic "romantic" tutu – a full-length skirt, gathered with many layers of soft tulle to create a graceful, floating silhouette. Imagine, if you will, graceful arabesques, graceful port de bras, and flowing tutus in every shade from pale pastels to deep sapphire. So elegant, darling!
You can imagine how enthralled I was to witness a ballet performance at the Palais Garnier that very night. Oh, the emotions! It was Giselle, and the dancing was divine! Each twirl, each pirouette, every leap was a masterpiece of grace and athleticism. Imagine! Ballet dancers from this era truly understood the beauty of movement and artistry.
But here's the best part, darling: you can embrace this history of tutus by recreating a vintage look yourself. Imagine yourself at the opera in a simple but beautiful dress, dancing to the symphony in an airy tulle skirt, or maybe even incorporating some retro fabrics and patterns into your next ballet costume!
A Legacy of Fashion & Dance!What's fantastic about the 60s is how it laid the groundwork for the tutu styles we love today. Think about the long, flowing romantic tutu! It still resonates as a staple of classic ballet. The influence is evident in both ballet and everyday fashion!
You know, my dear readers, it's a joy to explore the timeline of this magical garment, the tutu! With each time jump, I learn about the evolution of ballet fashion, from its earliest, simple beginnings to its modern-day splendour. It's fascinating how each era brought its own interpretation, and each change reflected the societal influences of the day.
Until next week, remember to wear pink and to always twirl!
Love, Emma! 💖
P.S. I'll be posting more updates on my Parisian adventures on Instagram (@PinkTutuTravels) throughout the week! Join me! 😉
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This post was number 7061 on the www.pink-tutu.com blog.
This post mentions Giselle. The Paris Opera Ballet (then the Opera Ballet of the Paris Opera) premiered this Romantic ballet in 1841 and the 1967 season it featured the Giselle performance in Paris that year.
