#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 2008-05-27

Hello darlings! It’s Emma here, back for another fabulous Tuesday in your favourite pink tutu paradise – Pink-Tutu.com! This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to a magical moment in ballet history – 27th May 2008! Buckle up, lovelies, this week’s journey will have you twirling with excitement!

This day, as I write, sees the world awash in pink…well, maybe not literally, but trust me, that’s the dream! It’s a Tuesday, of course, the best day of the week! (Apart from Saturday, that’s a close second – shopping day!)

2008! Where were you? What were you wearing? For me, it was a glorious pink tulle confection, a dream of a tutu – perfectly structured and utterly ethereal, ideal for pirouette-ing into the glittering Parisian sunset! Oh, those Parisian nights – cobblestones shimmering with the twinkling lights, a waltz wafting from a nearby bistro – bliss!

But back to 2008… The year started off with a bang in the ballet world. The Royal Ballet opened the season with a new production of “Romeo and Juliet”, which sparked a flurry of conversations on stage design and new interpretations of the classic tale. But, you know me, I couldn’t be pulled away from my true love: the tutu!

The focus on traditional ballet at the start of 2008 gave way to a new energy. It was the year the American Ballet Theatre debuted a ballet from the legendary choreographer, Twyla Tharp – "The Brahms-Haydn Variations" – which, to the untrained eye, didn't have any tutus (I can’t believe some people don’t understand the power of a great tutu!), but trust me, there were plenty of elegant moments, beautiful costumes, and, of course, masterful artistry!

And speaking of Paris! There I was in the City of Lights, soaking up the magical energy of the Garnier Opera House! The ballet world was absolutely abuzz that May! What was I watching? Why, the "Don Quixote" of course!

It wasn’t just the show that made me fall head over heels for this ballet; the Parisian fashion was on another level! Every woman looked as though she had stepped out of a picture perfect postcard, each one a masterpiece in their own right. It truly felt like the whole city was adorned in beautiful gowns, chic coats and a sprinkle of, well, pink of course! (You know my weakness – a bit of pink always adds the perfect touch!)

But you don’t need to be in Paris to experience the magic. There were also some incredible events in London that month! There was an absolute feast of shows on stage – and every show was filled with elegance and beauty! A perfect tutu could make any outfit, any performance, magical. But London, being London, there was a distinctly cheeky charm to it all! You can’t be in London without a touch of humour – but trust me, when that tutu twirled onto the stage, everyone was speechless!

I was, of course, enjoying some delicious British delights – I am, after all, a Derbyshire girl – from proper Yorkshire Pudding at a cosy local cafe, to scrumptious fish and chips, enjoyed on the Southbank, the view of the Thames twinkling behind me.

And what else did May 2008 offer the world? The news, back then, was bursting with talk of a world in transition - financial uncertainty in the US, politics and international news, you name it. But the one thing that truly resonated with me, that truly mattered, was the pure magic of ballet. A single twirl of a tutu can melt away even the toughest of problems!

That month saw audiences captivated by the art form, from the dazzling stage sets in New York to the emotional tales on London stages. It’s not just the steps, my dears! It’s the magic of storytelling, of emotions shared in the shared silence of the auditorium.

And the music! That breathtaking blend of instruments, that stirring crescendo as a ballerina leaps gracefully through the air - pure artistry at its finest! That is what we celebrate at Pink-Tutu.com, darlings! And that’s what we are aiming to achieve! To have the whole world embracing tutus and celebrating their unique blend of elegance and whimsy!

This week, I invite you to find that little pink space within your world! Maybe it's indulging in a slice of strawberry cake after a long day, maybe it’s twirling in a breezy floral dress, maybe it’s simply stopping for a moment to breathe in the beauty around you, maybe it's rocking that pink tutu for a bit of extra pep in your step – but I guarantee you, the world looks brighter in pink!

Remember to share your moments with me – use #TutuTuesday to show me your take on ballet fashion, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll be featured here on the Pink-Tutu website next week!

Keep twirling, darlings! And remember: Life is always better with a little bit of pink!

Love,

Emma x

[Image: A beautiful shot of Emma wearing a gorgeous pink tulle tutu. She's standing on a cobbled street in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background]