Hello darlings! It's Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina, back for another fabulous #TutuTuesday journey through the fascinating world of ballet tutus! Today, we're twirling back to 1982, a year bursting with fabulous fashion and, of course, captivating ballet!
Now, you all know I absolutely adore a good train journey, so picture this: me, in my fluffiest, most adorable pink tutu (it's vintage, don't you know, found at a charming antique shop in Paris!), sat by the window, whizzing through the countryside towards a thrilling ballet performance in, say, London!
1982 was a magnificent year for ballet in London! The Royal Opera House was brimming with exciting productions, including The Sleeping Beauty with the dazzling Margot Fonteyn and a brand new interpretation of Swan Lake by Rudolf Nureyev, bringing a contemporary twist to the timeless tale. Oh, and how I do love a good story! The romance! The magic!
But before I gush about the shows, let's talk about tutus! What was going on in the tutu world back in 1982? Well, in this glorious year, it was all about the Romantic era in ballet! The romantic tutu, with its wispy, flowing layers and graceful design, was the ultimate symbol of ethereal femininity.
Can you imagine twirling across the stage in a breathtaking creation like that? I must say, I have a special fondness for the romantic tutu, and a lovely vintage one hangs in my time travel wardrobe!
Now, let's travel back to London! Can you picture me, fluttering my pink tulle at the Royal Opera House, marveling at the artistry of the dancers and the elegance of their tutus? I would have swooned over every delicate stitch, every carefully-crafted detail!
Of course, it wasn't just the grand stages that held tutus back then. They were the darling of the ballet classrooms, too! 1982 was a time when dance schools in England, like the one I started at in Derbyshire, saw tutus worn with pride by ballerinas-in-training. And why not? They were a symbol of dedication, discipline and artistic spirit, which I believe are all rather splendid qualities!
Now, 1982 saw the beginning of a tutu trend that made waves around the globe. Remember those Leg Warmers that popped up everywhere? Well, they weren't just for leg-warming! These colourful, fashionable coverings were worn with tutus in class and, get this, at parties! That's right, you could find little ballerinas wearing their tutu outfits for birthday parties, dance recitals and even school performances!
Ah, the magic of a well-worn, pink, tulle masterpiece! It's truly a testament to the power of dance and fashion, and why I wear one every single day, even when I’m not in Derbyshire!
And remember, darlings, a pink tutu can go anywhere, and with a sprinkle of imagination, you can, too! I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous, a pink tutu for everything, but what could be more fabulous?!
I'll be back next Tuesday for another exciting journey into the world of tutu history. Until then, keep those skirts swirling, darlings!
And, as always, please tell me your tutu-tastic thoughts in the comments below!
Love always,
Emma.
PS. If you're reading this from the future, how have those leg warmers faired? I need to know!
