Hello, my lovely tutu-loving friends! Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad ballerina time traveller, ready to whisk you away on another enchanting adventure!
This month, we're pirouetting back to April 4th, 1891, and let me tell you, it's a time filled with the most captivating ballet performances! Imagine a world where tutus were even more extravagant, where dancers pushed the boundaries of movement, and where the love for ballet was truly boundless!
As always, Magic Meg, my pink shimmering shire horse with golden hooves and a mane and tail as white as fresh snow, is patiently waiting outside, ready for our next grand leap through time. Her saddlebag, crammed with pink satin ribbons, a pair of sparkly pink ballet shoes, and a beautifully embroidered silk shawl, is already prepped for our journey.
But before we saddle up and gallop off to the past, let's put on our own pink tutus and get ready for a fantastic dance with history!
Our Time Travel Itinerary:
This time, our travels take us to a delightful Parisian ballet theatre, where "La Esmeralda", a mesmerising masterpiece by Jules Massenet, was gracing the stage. I just can't wait to see the dazzling costumes, especially the vibrant reds and greens of the Gypsy scenes. And the dramatic story of the love triangle - oh, I am sure there will be tears, joy and even a touch of despair! I do so love a good ballet story!
However, the adventure doesn't stop there. This April 4th, the magnificent "The Sleeping Beauty", one of my all-time favourites, was taking center stage at London's prestigious Royal Opera House. I am dying to see this spectacular performance. I've read that Marie Taglioni was the guest ballerina. She is the Queen of Romantic ballet, and the ballet fashion is amazing!
Just thinking about the elegance of that performance, I am swooning over my mental picture. Those costumes! So full of delicate flowers and billowing skirts! The romantic music!
And What about the Ballet Fashion?
The 1890s were an incredible time for ballet fashion, wouldn't you say? Think layers of tulle, intricate details, and an emphasis on grace and beauty. My heart skips a beat just thinking about it. I plan to add a little piece of 19th-century ballet fashion into my own collection.
As I always do, I will be keeping my eyes peeled for fascinating stories and enchanting anecdotes to bring back with me. I have an idea for a new tutus inspired by “The Sleeping Beauty”. Just wait till I post them on www.pink-tutu.com.
Of course, all this traveling and time-traveling comes at a cost, so I've been busy performing around Derbyshire. I've recently landed a role in a charming production of "Coppelia". The lead role of Swanilda is just the part for me - the dancing is just exhilarating! I have also started to design tutus - "Pink Princess", "Fawn Dreams" and "Magic Star" are just three new tutus to inspire everyone to add a bit of pink to their lives.
So, grab your ballet shoes, twirl into your favourite pink tutu, and let's hop on Magic Meg. She's snorting with excitement to be off to the grand spectacle of 1891!
Until next month, darling tutus! Keep your heads held high, and let the rhythm of life carry you!
Warmly,
Emma xx
