Hey fellow Tutu-lovers! ? It’s Emma, your friendly neighbourhood ballerina blogger, and it’s Tuesday, which means… you guessed it! It’s #TutuTuesday! Time to journey back through history, this week to a most momentous date, December 4th, 1990! ?
I just had to grab my trusty time machine, hop aboard the Royal Swan Express ? (my favourite way to travel – the views are simply divine!) and make my way back to December 4th, 1990, to find out what was happening with our beloved tutus! ✨
This particular day was absolutely bursting with balletic delights! I arrived at the iconic Royal Opera House in London, which was in the midst of its Nutcracker season, and oh my goodness, was it ever magical! ? The sugar plum fairy was shimmering, the snow scene was breathtaking, and the little mouse’s pirouettes were to die for! ?? The audience was enraptured – every single heart was captivated by the pure beauty of it all. ?
Now, back to our tutus: on this glorious December 4th, the Royal Ballet were definitely rocking some fabulous tutus in their Nutcracker performances. Imagine: perfectly billowing tulle skirts in pristine white, accented with exquisite embroidery and delicate jewels! Just the thought makes my heart sing! ?
Speaking of Nutcracker tutus, wouldn’t it be utterly divine to have a Christmas tutu party in December? A gathering of our most fabulous tutus, each shimmering in their festive best, swirling and twirling to the strains of Tchaikovsky? It’s a thought I'm going to ponder on, my dears! ?
But of course, it wasn’t just the Royal Ballet dazzling the crowds with their tulle creations on this December 4th. ? In New York City, The New York City Ballet was also bringing the Nutcracker magic to their audiences with their iconic Balanchine choreography. This performance showcased not just elegant traditional tutus but also the sparkling contemporary style, featuring short and feathery tutus that are just divine for showing off incredible turns and extensions! ?
And what about the rest of the world? Well, Derbyshire, where I call home, was humming with the anticipation of the Christmas holidays. Although Derbyshire might be a bit off the beaten ballet path, we still appreciate a fabulous tutu! ?
Of course, the ballet scene in the early 1990s was all about embracing classic beauty and impeccable technique, a trend that is still very much alive today. ? And that brings us to the point of why I adore tutus so much. A beautiful tutu doesn’t simply dress a dancer – it symbolizes a lifelong dedication to art, passion, and pure magic! ?
Let’s all strive to live like a dancer, you know? To always bring a touch of elegance, a whisper of joy, and a generous helping of tulle to our everyday lives! ?✨
So, what did YOU do on December 4th, 1990? Tell me in the comments! ? And don’t forget to wear your favourite pink tutu for me next Tuesday! ?
Until then, keep twirling, keep dreaming, and always remember – you are absolutely fabulous! ?✨
Emma www.pink-tutu.com
P.S. * Have you read our *#TutuTales section yet? It's bursting with wonderful tales from the tutu history books. Let me know what you think of my favourite - The Mystery of the Missing Tulle! ?
