Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, my fellow tutu enthusiasts! I’m your host, Emma, and as you know, every Tuesday, I delve into the dazzling world of ballet history through the most magical lens imaginable: the tutu!
Today marks Tutu Tuesday number 7850! We’ve been swirling through time for a while now, but the magic never seems to fade! And believe me, today's journey back to 1982 is packed with more shimmering delights than a whole box of pink bonbons!
The Setting: A Parisian Palais of Grace
Imagine, darling, strolling through the elegant avenues of Paris! Chic shops spilling with gorgeous clothes, bustling cafés where people savour delectable croissants, and… oh, that most glorious of destinations… the Paris Opera House! Ah, there's a certain kind of magic in the air in Paris. You feel the legacy of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and the revolutionary power of Coco Chanel in the way people walk and dress, in their carefree confidence.
Tutu Style: A Symphony of Colour
Speaking of dress! You know how I adore a good pink tutu, but even my love knows no limits, and I have to say, the tutus in 1982 were positively intoxicating! The tutus weren’t afraid of a little bit of boldness! Think vibrant oranges, jewel tones, even splashes of teal – the colours were as dramatic as the choreography. I saw a production of "Don Quixote" that evening with tutus that simply shimmered on stage!
*Now, 1982 is an exciting time for tutus! * This is the era of romantic ballerinas. You’ve got big personalities on stage – think Mikhail Baryshnikov! So, the tutus were becoming looser and freer – and I'm talking a very particular kind of loose, ladies! No more constricted tutus! These were breezy, light, flowy beauties, the perfect partner for ballets filled with joy, movement, and passion.
An Evening to Remember!
We're at the Opera Garnier in the heart of Paris, my dear readers! Oh, I have such a special treat to tell you about… a very special show this evening. It was a revival of La Bayadere, a ballet steeped in the magical atmosphere of India. We had a very exciting guest performance by a lovely dancer, Natalia Makarova. Her role as Nikiya is simply electrifying! There’s such power in her performance, an almost divine grace!
A Toast to a Parisian Dream
So, this Tuesday, we take a grand, tutu-clad trip to Paris, celebrating a golden age of dance, of style, of color. And remember, ladies, we are the inheritors of this magical legacy! We can all step into our own tutus, find our own versions of Parisian charm, and make our own stories bloom, right here, right now. We are a force, ladies! A powerful and fashionable force!
Until next week, my dear friends! Remember: it’s always tutu season. And do please, do please visit www.pink-tutu.com – you won’t regret it!
XOXO
Emma
