Hello lovelies! Welcome back to Pink Tutu Travels! I'm so thrilled to share my adventures with you all this month. May has always been a special month for me, ever since that whirlwind of a journey to the year 1982. But let's start at the beginning...
This month, my journey took me back to a particularly exciting time in ballet history, the 5th of May 1982. I've got to admit, the eighties were a bold fashion era and just screaming pink tutus. Don't you think?
As always, I embarked on my time travel with my darling Magic Meg, my shimmering pink Shire horse with those golden hooves! She carried my pink sparkly tutu and my trusty leather rucksack with a twinkle in her big brown eyes. It's hard not to be excited when you have such a magnificent steed by your side!
I galloped through time with a spring in my step, ready to take in the magic of ballet's world in 1982. It was fascinating to step back into the year when so many big names were reaching their peak.
Speaking of big names, a certain Dame Margot Fonteyn, the iconic ballerina, was about to take her final bow just weeks later in Mayerling, with Rudolf Nureyev as her partner. I had to catch a glimpse of their breathtaking performance! It was a true privilege to watch these legends grace the stage with such undeniable talent. They were a dream, a perfect example of elegant power and flowing grace!
And who better to celebrate this momentous occasion with than my favourite dancer? Mr. Mikhail Baryshnikov! This superstar, known as the 'enfant terrible', was having a banner year in 1982, taking New York by storm with his dynamic performances. Talk about setting the stage alight! He's an incredible dancer!
I even managed to see The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House in London, and wow! Just incredible. The whole theatre was abuzz with excitement. Watching the dancers twirl and leap to the beautiful score was pure magic. It transported me to another world and for those few moments, all was right in the world!
Now, about the fashion... I mean, it's no secret that I love pink and tutus, and let me tell you, 1982 did not disappoint! The bold designs were practically screaming to be noticed. Leg warmers, the quintessential fashion staple of the decade, paired with big, voluminous tutus with a splash of neon - it was glorious! I took some inspiration for my next Tutu creation – a pink-on-pink ensemble with a hint of neon. Can you imagine?!
The whole journey was an amazing experience. The music, the dance, the outfits! It made me realise that ballet isn't just about the grand performances, but about the love and passion poured into every single aspect of it.
After my trip, I added a whole treasure trove of treasures to my leather rucksack. From 1982 playbills to vintage ballet magazines and some sketches for my new Tutu design, it was a great haul!
And I couldn't resist leaving my little Pink Tutu Travel stamp in this vibrant decade, handing out sparkly pink tutus to all the young dancers at a local dance academy. One girl, she was only about five years old, her eyes lit up when she saw my pink tutu. You could see her whole body come alive with the energy of dance! That is the ultimate goal - to get everyone in the world wearing a pink tutu, right?
I've learned so much during my travels - about history, fashion and, of course, about the incredible power of dance. Every month, my time travels help me understand what makes this art form so truly magical, why ballet moves and inspires so many. It’s like my own little way of sharing the joy of ballet with everyone, right down to my favourite five-year-old.
Until next time lovelies! Remember, spread some Tutu-licious joy! And be sure to check out www.pink-tutu.com for more of my travel adventures and stories!
