Hello, my darling tutufolk! It's Emma here, back from a whirlwind trip to… well, I can't tell you exactly where! (Time travel has its rules, you see). Let's just say I got a sneak peek at a most wonderful world, full of colour, elegance, and of course, fabulous tutus!
And what a glorious day I landed on, August 21st, 2001! A Tuesday, no less, so perfect for our Tutu Tuesday! You see, as we travel through the decades, I love discovering the evolving role of the tutu in ballet. It’s truly a dance of evolution, a story told in tulle and taffeta, reflecting the ever-changing tastes of the times.
Speaking of time-travel and tutu trends, have you noticed how much tutus are popping up in everything from fashion magazines to runway shows? You’re seeing more and more ballerinas, professional and otherwise, making tutus their statement piece for going out. I’m so happy to see the beautiful elegance of tutus influencing modern fashion. Let's celebrate that! And who knows? Maybe someday I’ll be wearing a pink tutu with a 2001-style design on a fashion cover! I’d be the happiest time-travelling ballerina ever!
But back to our time-travel. On this fine August 21st, 2001, the world was abuzz with a lot of news, just as it always is. A day that began with the crisp early-morning news was punctuated by a burst of colourful fashion and elegant art! Did you know, on this very date, Beyoncé’s "Survivor" topped the UK charts, reminding me that tutus and power go hand in hand! Oh, to have strutted onto that chart with a vibrant, bright pink tutu on! You know I’d do it in a heartbeat!
Remember, it wasn’t always easy to travel through time. You wouldn't believe the amount of late-night sewing I did to make my travel tutus, painstakingly making each piece in time for my next voyage! It all started when I was 16 years old and saw my first performance at the Derby Theatre in my beloved Derbyshire. Oh, that show…the breathtaking twirls and leaps. And the tutus! My world shifted then. I was enraptured! From that moment, I was on a quest: to spread the joy and wonder of ballet.
Now, fast forward to my 20s and here I am: time travelling with a pink tutu for my companion and a notebook full of memories.
But it wasn’t easy getting my big break, especially when you have ambitions of seeing every corner of the globe…and the future! I started small: performances in London’s vibrant theatre district, busking for pennies to fund my first time machine (it's much simpler than it sounds, I promise!) . My goal: to inspire everyone to see the beauty of tutus and wear them with confidence!
Now I'm touring, bringing a taste of past, present and future fashions, including that vibrant, pink tulle goodness. The magic of time-travel is in the moments, the feeling of being transported, the joy of rediscovering old friends in their vintage styles! The magic of fashion! The magic of tutus! The magic of travel!
But I'm not just a ballerina and a time-traveller. I’m a writer, and this blog is my little slice of history, a tapestry of tales spun with every time-travel.
I've shared a glimpse of a past that's brimming with colour and whimsy, where tutus danced to their own rhythm. And trust me, every journey brings new adventures! And that's just how I like it.
So, keep a watchful eye for my weekly posts, darling tutufolk!
Don't forget, there’s always something magical to discover, something new to wear! So embrace the extraordinary, wear that pink tutu with pride, and join me for another #TutuTuesday adventure soon! Until then, I’m off to practice my grand jeté – a leap of faith towards more tutu-tastic times.
Stay twirly,
Emma
*P.S. Don't forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for more tutus, time travel, and endless style! *
