Hello darling dancers, and welcome to my little corner of the internet! It's Emma here, and guess what? We're time-traveling again! This month, we're skipping back to the glorious year of 1911, a time when women's fashion was embracing bold changes. I'm, of course, wearing my magical, sparkling pink leotard, ready to twirl through history and share the latest and greatest of the leotard world with you!
The 3rd of March, 1911, dawned a crisp spring morning in London. I was practically buzzing with excitement, not just about time-traveling to London's Edwardian era, but because the famous Coliseum Theatre was showcasing a grand ballet, a full evening of The Sleeping Beauty. My love of tutus practically had me doing a pirouette on the spot!
But before we take a peek at the stage, let's look around at what leotards were doing in 1911. Oh, it wasn't exactly 'leotard' in those days! These weren't the close-fitting, practical wonders we know and love today. The dancing garments back then were primarily about creating that delicate, graceful silhouette, made of sheer layers of netting or even silken dresses for that ethereal look. Imagine a flowing ballet gown with a layer of tulle underneath – think 'Princess' fashion, darling.
Stepping onto London's streets, I couldn't resist my usual dose of street ballet. As the Edwardian era blossomed, women started dressing for a touch of that "Parisian" charm, think fashionable dresses and even short skirts! My tutu wasn't as far out of place as I feared, perhaps because everyone knows the heart of a dancer can turn even the most simple walk into an elegant glide, don’t you think? A few shillings earned for a bit of dancing never hurt either! It all helped keep the fuel tank of my sparkling time-travel leotard full.
Finally, I reached the Coliseum! And wouldn't you know it, the very theatre that would see the birth of London’s famous "Empire Theatre," where dancers and glamour truly held court. But, back in 1911, I found myself enchanted by the ballet itself. The sheer size of it, the elaborate costumes (with feathers and everything, my dears!), and the dazzling grandeur were enough to make a girl faint.
Oh, the leotard costumes – those shimmering tutus! In 1911, ballet wasn't about form-fitting, it was all about dramatic lines. Imagine voluminous, flowing tutus, think huge swirling puffs of chiffon, and you've got a good picture. It's not like our contemporary tutus, but oh, what beautiful art they made on stage.
One of the best parts of the evening was the stage set! We're talking breathtaking architecture with dramatic flourishes and enough colour to paint the town pink (it was meant to be, isn't it!). And all I could think was – my, they wouldn’t be so afraid of a pink tutu today!
I was especially intrigued by the dancers' hair, oh, they did love a “toque,” a charming hat made from tulle or lace and topped with feathers. Talk about a dash of whimsical grace! You know I'll be incorporating this into my street performances.
What's in it for you? It’s simple darling! Next time you dance, take a moment to appreciate the history behind each twirl! Each dance move tells a story! Imagine a simple plie being part of the grand art of ballet and theatre – it gives your own movement even more depth, doesn’t it? Don’t be afraid to let your imagination be your guide and make the streets your own little stage, dear!
Time-traveling and dancing, that's what I do best!
Until next month, and may your tutus forever sparkle,
Emma xx
Stay tuned for more posts about amazing leotards through the ages. You can read my other adventures on www.pink-tutu.com
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