Hello darlings,
Welcome back to Pink Tutu Travels! This month’s post is particularly exciting – we’re hopping on Magic Meg, my trusty pink-sparkling shire, and zipping off to May 5th, 1967.
As usual, my trusty leather rucksack is prepped for collecting all the glitzy, fabulous ballet gems of the era. Let’s begin!
Paris in BloomImagine, darlings, waking up in a Parisian studio, sunshine streaming through the windows, the scent of fresh croissants in the air, and… the rhythmic click-clack of dancing shoes. Yes, this is exactly how my day began!
Paris, 1967, was bursting with artistic energy, especially when it came to ballet. I popped into the Paris Opera Ballet to watch a performance of "Giselle," starring the legendary Yvette Chauviré.
Just to be clear, darling – I adore ballet! I love watching the stories come alive on stage, and in this performance, the romance was palpable. But it was the costumes that really captured my eye. The delicate white tulle and flowing ribbons, a stark contrast against the black velvet bodices. This era’s ballet costumes were all about elegance and simplicity, letting the dancers’ movements speak for themselves. I have to say, this look, with a modern pink tutu on top, of course, is going straight into my fashion diary!
A Revolutionary Russian TroupeNow, from the glamorous sophistication of Paris, we gallop through the magic portal and land…in London!
Here, we encounter the revolutionary Russian troupe, the Bolshoi Ballet. They had arrived in London just days before, and their visit was causing quite a stir! I watched in awe as these incredible dancers – the fiery strength and energy were breathtaking! I could practically feel the heat radiating from the stage.
The Bolshoi brought with them a unique style, full of dramatic expression and dynamic athleticism, a style which continues to influence the ballet world to this very day. It was like a wind of fresh, thrilling energy blowing through London’s ballet scene, and it left a lasting impression.
I was fascinated by the way they danced the “Black Swan" section of “Swan Lake," so powerful, dark and captivating. Their tutus, though black instead of my favoured pink, were so graceful and yet powerful. It's incredible how much emotion can be expressed with just a turn of the wrist, the sweep of a leg, the precision of a pointe shoe.
This kind of passion and intensity are exactly the things that inspire me to dance and create my own ballet pieces! Maybe a Pink Swan in the next production? Hmmm… that’s a thought.
The Importance of PinkOh darlings, as I reflect on this extraordinary journey through 1967, a thought pops into my head. Why is pink so important to me, why am I so devoted to my pink tutus?
Perhaps it’s because pink evokes so many emotions - joy, romance, excitement, a touch of magic, and perhaps even, dare I say it, revolution.
Every ballet dancer should embrace their inner pink. It’s time for the ballet world, and indeed the entire world, to fall in love with the brilliance of pink, don’t you agree?
Think about it - pink is more than just a color, it’s a state of mind, a passion for life. It’s a reminder that even in the most challenging steps, a ballerina’s spirit can soar with grace and joy.
Join me on www.pink-tutu.comWell, darlings, it's time to wind things up!
I hope you enjoyed this little foray into May 5th, 1967! We had an exciting journey from Paris to London, encountering fabulous performances and legendary ballerinas.
I’ll be back next month with more exciting time travel tales! If you want to share your own ballet adventures or have a tutu inspiration to share, please head over to my blog, www.pink-tutu.com, where you can find this blog entry - it's post #3677 on the Pink Tutu website!
I also leave you with this little piece of inspiration:
“A tutu is not just an outfit, darlings, it’s an expression of a spirit! Every time you step into a tutu, you're stepping into a world of magic. " – Emma, The Pink Tutu Ballerina
Until next time, darlings, stay fabulous, and never, ever, be afraid to dance in pink.
Yours, Emma x
