Hello my lovelies! 🩰
Emma here, your pink-tutu-clad time-travelling guide to the world of ballet. I'm back, as ever, to take you on another trip down memory lane, with our #TutuTuesday. Today we're doing a little time warp, heading back to 1983, specifically to the 16th of August!
Now, I know you're all wondering: What happened on this very date that makes it worthy of a pink-tutu celebration? Well, darlings, this wasn't a world-shattering, headline-grabbing event, but it was a day of elegant grace, a day that proves that the spirit of ballet is alive and kicking even when you least expect it!
Taking a Trip to London's Theatres
You know how I love the buzz of a theatre district? I adore wandering past the ticket booths and just feeling that electricity in the air. And, wouldn't you know it, in 1983, on this very day, the Royal Opera House, right in the heart of London, was alive with music! This day in history saw the beginning of a stunning run of the "Carmen" opera, the world-renowned, dramatic story of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of Spain's fiery passions.
The production was truly something to behold. The staging was glorious! Imagine those opulent Spanish costumes, full of red and gold with billowing fabrics and intricate embroideries. The ballet interludes, especially those by the beautiful Natalia Makarova, would've left audiences entranced and on the edge of their seats! It's not every day you see that much grace on the stage, isn't it? Oh, I wish I could've been in the audience.
Tutus Taking Over
Speaking of tutus, my dears, did you know that the classic ballerina look is still totally "in" back in 1983? Now, I know it's a time when the likes of Cyndi Lauper and Madonna are all over the music charts, with bold and colourful fashion making its mark, but tutus still hold a place of honor, especially for dancers! You've got your ballet schools whizzing through their routines in those short and pleated beauties, and the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden showing everyone what a graceful spectacle a traditional tutu can create! Let's just say, the 1980s weren't just big hair and shoulder pads, but also beautiful ballets!
Tutu Talk: The Importance of Traditions
I'm not saying that the tutus in 1983 are the same as the ones we know and love today. There was an elegance and a simplicity to the look that's a little bit different now. But they had the same purpose - to empower dancers, making those spins and leaps absolutely magnificent!
And, this is a big takeaway, darlings. The tutus are about a tradition, a visual spectacle, a sense of the graceful. These tutus have been a part of ballet history since, well, before even our great-great grandmothers' time! We're talking about hundreds of years, with each generation creating their own take on what this timeless classic should look like.
It's Our Tutu Time!
My lovely dancers, it's time for you to get that tutu time fix because the fun is not just for 1983! You're all free to dress in the elegance and twirliness of a beautiful tutu. Now, we all know my favourite colour is pink, but we all have a colour that sets our hearts aflutter.
Pick out that perfect, fabulous, gorgeous tutu, and twirl! It doesn't have to be a classic, a dance stage costume. Just think of the feel of that lovely, pleated fabric swirling around your legs.
Think ballet as an inspiration. Imagine your favourite dancer! Then get out there, show off, be confident and beautiful! And please don't forget, my dear friends, to let me know what kind of tutu you're loving right now - I'd adore seeing your gorgeous twirly creations!
Until next Tuesday, happy dancing, darling and keep it pink,
Emma,
XOXO!
P.S. *Don't forget, you can find me on *www.pink-tutu.com. Come on, join the ballet family and let's all wear tutus and travel the world.
P.P.S My friends tell me you can now buy amazing tutu styles online for that perfect TutuTuesday look! Oh, how I wish that had been around when I first travelled back to 1983! I think it might have been the best souvenir, don't you? 😉
