Hey loves! Welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things tutu-rific! This week, for our 7122nd post (that's a LOT of tutus, darling!), we're whisking ourselves back in time to 1968!
Ooh la la! Now, this is a period that simply bursts with ballet beauty. Remember, Paris was the heart of the world when it came to fashion, so the dance world was a real scene, my dears! Think long, sleek lines, breathtaking grace, and a little bit of daring Parisian flair.
I can practically feel the buzz of the City of Lights in the air as I write this! On June 25th, 1968, The Bolshoi Ballet was causing quite a stir at The Royal Opera House in London. Talk about a glamorous evening! Imagine, me, in my darling pink tutu, surrounded by such exquisite artistry. Sigh... a girl can dream, can't she?
And oh my, what was going on in the fashion world that day?! My dears, it was all about mini skirts! The world was getting shorter, bolder, and braver. Imagine, the most daring Parisian models prancing around in the latest mini skirt creations, their youthful energy echoing the vibrancy of ballet! This was the start of the Swinging Sixties, when the world felt like it was ready to pirouette into something dazzlingly new.
Speaking of daring, the year 1968 saw Rudolf Nureyev (who I just adore!), making a big decision, leaving Russia to dance in the West! Can you imagine? The energy must have been palpable. His performances became instant sensations and he was considered to be the world's best male dancer at that time. The press was on his every move and everyone was smitten! And that, my dears, made me realize - ballet can change the world! One elegant pirouette at a time!
Back then, the tutu itself was evolving, taking on new shapes and textures. I just love that timeless appeal of the classic, perfectly flowing tulle, don't you? But you know, designers were adding little touches here and there, a bit of lace here, a peek of satin there. So, even the ballet world was feeling the creative pulse of those groovy times.
And guess what else was going on? Street dancing was taking its first bold steps, gaining traction among the young, the restless, and the utterly fabulous. I just imagine all these dancers taking inspiration from ballet, incorporating some graceful movements into their routines! It was like ballet had this hidden influence, creeping its way into the world, reminding everyone that dance is about movement, joy, and passion.
As you can tell, I'm quite the travel fanatic! And 1968 was such a great time for train travel! My oh my, a good old-fashioned journey through the British countryside in a train that evokes elegance and nostalgia! My darling pink tutu would've looked splendid in the sunshine, a dash of colour amidst the green English fields.
So, why did we start travelling? Well, ballet performance money! (Shh, it's a secret!) I use the money from my dazzling dance gigs to hop through time. I mean, a tutu girl has got to have a budget, right? Who needs a boring old job anyway, when you have ballet and a fabulous pink tutu, eh?
That’s it for this week’s Tutu Tuesday, lovelies! And remember, be bold, be brave, be absolutely tutu-riffic! Stay fabulous!
Emma
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