Hello my dearest pink tutu-loving friends!
March 3rd 1768! Can you believe it? Emma here, ready for another trip back through time. Today we're headed back to the Georgian era, the age of powdered wigs and elaborate gowns.
Fancy seeing what ballet was like before the tutu revolution, right?! This month, Magic Meg's powerful hooves are taking us on a journey back to a time when ballet was evolving dramatically and gaining more and more popularity throughout Europe.
But first, let's chat fashion! I couldn't resist a beautiful coral-pink tutu with a silver sequined bodice for this trip, with a touch of black velvet ribbon to accentuate the silhouette. I imagine it’d be a real eye-catcher among the elegant gowns of 18th-century society! I think a coral-pink version of the fashionable Pompadour hairstyle is in order too! It’s like a towering pink bouffant!
I have my leather rucksack packed with my trusty camera and a selection of antique books on dance and fashion - you never know what little ballet treasures I'll find along the way!
The Ballet Scene: 1768Now, 1768 was a fascinating time for ballet. It's around this time that ballets were evolving from simply courtly entertainments, and were beginning to be more theatrical and spectacular. These new "ballets d'action", as they were called, featured more expressive and storytelling dance techniques. Just imagine the excitement in the air as dancers captivated audiences with their graceful movements and exciting narratives.
You know, I think a 1768 version of my 'Pink Tutu' website would've been a smash hit - imagine "How To Make a French Roll" video tutorials featuring some of those powdered wig wigs on display in elegant bouffants and rolls and the newest developments in "Fashion For the Theatre", Oh the joy of sharing our ballet passions !
## The Big Ballet Event Of March 3rd 1768
Today, 3rd March, 1768, I'm on the hunt for one specific ballet performance: The "Ballet des Petits Riens", choreographed by the legendary Noverre and created specifically for Marie Antoinette. Oh my, how elegant this will be to witness!
Just picture a dazzling performance, full of delicate choreography and colourful costumes, showcasing the talents of dancers at the Paris Opera! My imagination is racing! Think graceful jumps, stunning leaps and a delicate "pink tutu" style with a 1700’s twist!
What Did I See And Who Did I Meet?Well, I'm happy to report that my 18th century journey was nothing short of spectacular! I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Ballet des Petits Riens, and I have to tell you it was just amazing! The artistry and elegance were astounding.
My camera's bursting with pictures – you’ll see those soon in my "pink-tutu.com" gallery. I even met a charming dancing Master. Imagine!
We discussed everything from “en pointe” to the evolving ballet vocabulary! I was absolutely captivated! It was quite a revelation to see how ballet had its origins in courtly entertainment - so similar to the kind of work that keeps me busy with my dance performances today!
The 1768 scene was buzzing! So much creative energy in the air! I’ve just got to write it all up. But before that - we’re in France for an exciting Ballet Performance with tickets that cost the equivalent of £15 each in today's money! (imagine my pink tutu collection with that cash, it would be spectacular!!) . But for now, I need to find an elegant Parisian cafe to enjoy a croissant or two and pen this post in style!
My dearest Tutu fans! We’ll see you on my website soon! Stay tuned for the gallery and blog posts full of time-travel stories, ballet beauty, and some of the fabulous pink tutu ideas I collected. I just have a feeling I'll be adding a Parisian element to my fashion next time I wear my pink tutu - that's a whole blog post for another day!
Until next month, may your steps be light and your twirls be magnificent.
Love always,
Emma xx
