Hello darlings! It's Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood tutu enthusiast, and welcome back to another #TutuTuesday!
Today, we're taking a trip through time – not just to a past performance or a vintage shop, but way, way back to the 2009-04-21! Can you imagine? A whole decade ago, tutus were already making waves (pun intended!), but this day held a special place in history – it's the day we started our time travel! Cue dramatic music and sparkly confetti.
Now, I know you lovely lot are probably wondering what I was up to on that April 21st. Well, I wasn't quite me – yet! I was a mere 17-year-old, obsessed with all things dance, already crafting a career out of my tutu-filled passions, but completely unaware of the amazing adventures I was about to embark on.
Think about it: 2009. That year saw the release of "Black Swan," which took the world by storm and reminded everyone of the magic and the fierceness of ballet. We also had that incredible, swirling, sequin-filled "Moulin Rouge!" revival – and who can forget Lady Gaga? She was already proving to the world that the fashion of ballet was making a big, beautiful splash on the red carpets!
Speaking of fashion, let's talk about the tutu itself! This little beauty – the tutu's story is a truly fascinating journey. We can trace it all the way back to the early days of the Romantic Era, when they weren't even tutus yet, but airy, floating, billowing gowns that showed off the dancers' graceful movements. Those early ballerinas must have felt so elegant and ethereal!
Over time, though, these gowns began to evolve – getting shorter, lighter, and more delicate, culminating in what we know as the tutu. Talk about an iconic look! The tutu's been a mainstay in ballet for centuries, and it still is to this day – think about all the gorgeous tutus we see on stage in everything from classical pieces like Swan Lake to contemporary ballets like The Nutcracker! They really are magical.
So, while I wasn't flitting about the stage as a ballerina back in 2009, my heart was already fully invested in the magic and history of ballet. And trust me, I couldn't have imagined, not in my wildest dreams, how my love for all things dance would evolve into these thrilling, tutu-filled time travel journeys!
But let's get back to this date, shall we? April 21st, 2009 – what else was happening? We had House Season 5 in full swing (loved this show!) and the London Marathon had just taken place. Plus, you had The Secret – the one about the power of positive thinking – really gaining momentum, so it seems that the energy for embracing a bright, hopeful outlook on life was already swirling! Just like a ballerina’s movements, eh?
But really, what happened to ME on that day?
As a 17-year-old Derbyshire lass, I was probably making plans for ballet class, browsing the online dance shops, and of course, obsessing over the latest pink tutus I saw in the fashion magazines (those glossy spreads – heaven!).
Life back then was different – slower, more focused on those face-to-face experiences we cherish today – but there was still a spark, a certain magical twinkle, that got me thinking about the larger world of ballet. This twinkle became a tiny seed in my heart. Little did I know, that tiny seed would blossom into my passion for time travel.
Here I am, standing here before you, writing from the future, looking back at the day we began. 2009 may have been just another day, but for me, it was the day a whirlwind of adventure started, the day a journey through the captivating world of tutus began, the day I realised that anything is possible if you believe.
You know what, I've actually managed to squeeze in a ballet performance on my travels this time. I was transported to Paris for a whirlwind performance of "The Sleeping Beauty." Oh my goodness – can you believe that theatre! The energy of the city, the beauty of the ballet, it just added this whole new level of sparkle to the experience. Then I even managed a bit of shopping afterwards at Printemps for a special tutu! Now that's how you embrace a new city. And a new century.
So, wherever you are, on whatever Tuesday, remember, dear friends, that anything can happen. You never know where a little twinkle of an idea might lead! And if you ever feel like you need a dash of magic in your life, just grab your most beautiful pink tutu, and take a spin! 😉
See you next week, for another #TutuTuesday adventure!
Lots of love and happy twirling,
Emma 💕🩰
