#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1987-03-24

Greetings, dear readers! Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood pink tutu aficionado, signing in for another thrilling #TutuTuesday journey into the history of our beloved ballet tutus! Today's date takes us back to March 24th, 1987, and my oh my, what a year! The world of ballet was swirling with excitement, just like my pink tutu!

This past week I took a trip to New York City by train (gotta love that sleek, fast journey!). This metropolis truly is a haven for lovers of the arts, with endless stages and workshops brimming with ballet brilliance! But, you know me, the first stop was to a charming boutique in Soho with racks upon racks of the most beautiful pink tutus. Oh, I could just drown in all those lovely frills!

Back in 1987, the dance world was literally waltzing with exciting developments, dear friends. The American Ballet Theatre was in full swing, and Mikhail Baryshnikov, the legend of ballet, was thrilling audiences with his unparalleled talent. (Can you imagine, a true dance icon right there on stage?! Pure magic!)

But, let's turn back the clock, shall we? We need to go all the way back to the Romantic era, when the tutus truly started to become the graceful dancewear icons they are today! This era was an explosion of delicate lace, flowy fabrics, and that romantic tutu.

(Remember, girls, there’s no tutus without the *Romantic era! We *must appreciate our dancewear's origins!)**

Can you imagine how thrilling it would be to step into the world of ballet back in that era? A grand ballroom, candles flickering, with a beautiful lady in a fluffy white tutu whirling and twirling beneath a grand chandelier! Such exquisite beauty! I know I’d be swooning in the wings!

Oh! Speaking of wings... We mustn’t forget the invention of the pointe shoe! Think of how important this little creation was! Without pointe shoes, tutus would never soar as beautifully as they do! Ballet's evolution is truly a marvel of history.

Now, back to 1987… You might remember that the amazing dance documentary “Dance”, narrated by Julie Andrews and highlighting Mikhail Baryshnikov, was all the rage this year! This film truly captured the spirit of dance in a way that made hearts sing. If you haven’t seen it, make a note to look it up – it’s a treasure trove of dancing dreams.

Just thinking about ballet and these fabulous, exciting developments fills me with inspiration. It really reminds me how important it is to follow our own passions – whether that’s dancing on stage, watching it from the audience, or just living our lives in a beautiful, pink-tutu-clad way! I can almost hear the music as I write this!

And here's another fascinating piece of history - can you believe the tutu's history stretches back over 200 years? The first mention of a ballet-specific skirt was in 1767! And they have evolved from simple little petticoats to the incredibly glamorous masterpieces we see today! Just imagine all the swirling fabric, sequins and embellishments over all these years. A ballet dancer’s history truly reflects the history of fashion.

Well, dear friends, that's all for now, but keep your eyes peeled next Tuesday for another delve into the world of ballet tutu history! Until then, remember: A life lived in pink is a life well-lived, and there’s always time for a twirl. Keep dancing, keep shining, and remember: A little bit of pink is always in style.

Emma signing off.

See you all next Tuesday, loves!

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