Hello, darling tutus! It's Emma here, your very own pink tutu-clad time travelling ballerina, back again for another blast from the past on Tutu Tuesday. Today we're heading back to November 9th, 1976, a time when platform shoes were the height of fashion (pun intended, obviously!), and disco fever had the world dancing!
Buckle up, lovelies, as we embark on a journey through time to see what wonders of tutu-wear were happening 47 years ago.
(Travel sequence scene - fast zoom back to the 70's while Emma is sat in a train, looking very excited, bouncing slightly in her seat)*
I always get a little flutter in my tutu when I arrive in the past. Just imagine! Stepping out of the time machine (well, my little red time travelling suitcase!) into a world where leg warmers and flares were all the rage. The fashion was something else back then! I mean, it's still totally rockin' now. And speaking of rocking, let's talk about ballet, shall we?
1976 - A time of fabulous tutu developments! This is the era that gave us the revolutionary, oh so daring contemporary tutu. It's sleek and modern and less about layers and more about highlighting the dancers’ graceful movement.
Remember, ladies, this was also the time when Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev were killing it on stage! This was an iconic era in ballet, filled with breathtaking talent. But not everything was tutus, sparkles, and happy endings. The New York City Ballet faced quite the turbulent period with George Balanchine leaving the company. It's quite remarkable how even with these changing tides, ballet still soared, with bold creativity and a fearless approach to pushing the boundaries of this amazing art form.
**(The music changes into a disco groove - Emma starts to wiggle and dance, bouncing on her seat. Zoom out of train and camera lands on a classic 70's record store)
Now, what was going on in the world on November 9th, 1976? Hmm… A date I haven't travelled to yet, so it's a total surprise! Let me see. * * * Oh, hello, a little bit of exciting news! The Queen and Prince Philip were enjoying a glamorous cruise on the Royal Yacht, Britannia. And over in the USA, The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, took to the stage in Detroit - oh, I bet that show was fantastic!
**(We are taken to the back of a stage showing the end of an amazing ballet performance and Emma is taking a bow)
What could be better than a little dance? Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some time travelling to do and some tutus to collect. Until next Tutu Tuesday, my little loves, keep dancing!
Your Weekly Dose of Pink:
Remember, darling tutus, you don’t need to travel through time to appreciate the beautiful world of ballet and the fantastic evolution of tutus! The best way to bring a touch of sparkle to your life? A lovely little pink tutu of course! It’ll always make you feel like the prima ballerina in your own story! And who knows, maybe you’ll inspire someone else to try on a tutu too. Now that’s my mission - a pink tutu revolution!
So, darlings, how have you been sporting your tutus? Share your amazing Tutu Tuesday stories below. Maybe we could start a new ballet themed 'dancing into the weekend' hashtag! Oh, and I think my time machine is calling. I've just heard of a fabulous fashion show going on in London... see you next week!
**(Ending scene showing Emma on the train and waves)
Don't forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for more #TutuTuesday fun! I promise I'll be back with more sparkly inspiration next week!
