#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 1997-12-17

Hello fellow fashionistas, and welcome back to Pink Tutu World! It's Wednesday, and that means a new blog post for your little Pink Tutu World darling. This week, I'm all aflutter because - you guessed it! I'm on Planet Earth, doing what I love most: spreading the love for pink tutus! I absolutely adore being able to visit different planets and share my love for the elegance and twirls of ballet!

Remember how I said last week that I would be jetting off for a quick intergalactic hop to Earth? Well, the ship's been in Earth orbit since Tuesday, and I'm still here - for now! There are so many amazing, beautiful, twirly things to do, I could get lost in all the excitement!

Now, it wouldn't be a Pink Tutu World trip without a sprinkle of excitement, would it? My first performance here, on December 16th at The London Coliseum in London (which, according to my handy-dandy travel guide, is the "capital" of this planet) went down an absolute treat! The stage was spectacular! A grand chandelier, glittering and twirling like a tiny galaxy in the middle, was surrounded by velvet curtains of deepest maroon - quite the contrast to my darling pink tulle, but I found the juxtaposition quite appealing. The audience, a dazzling mixture of locals, other travellers and even a few alien diplomats, cheered like crazy for every grand jeté and fouetté. I practically levitated from all the enthusiastic applause!

So, after that wonderful performance, it's time to talk about the fabulous finds that I've discovered on this magnificent blue marble. Let's start with fashion! The Earthlings have a truly unique style - such variety and inventiveness! I even spotted a little girl wearing a delightful pink tutu. You know how I love those little cherubs, with their big, bright eyes full of wonder - and they adore ballet too! We got chatting and swapped dance tips. We both adore The Nutcracker ballet!

The streets here are a fashion runway, full of colourful outfits and exciting trends. So far, my favourite places for some fabulous finds are - wait for it - Oxford Street, Knightsbridge, Covent Garden...I have a list as long as my new sequined ballet shoe collection! And my collection has never looked so good, with a brand new pair of shimmering rose gold shoes adorned with iridescent butterflies (you'll love them!).

You see, on Earth, there is a wide range of stores that carry clothes to rival the most exquisite designs on all my other trips. I found these darling little tutus, one shimmering with sequins in a rainbow of colors, and another with soft, flowing petals made of pink satin! I just knew they would add the perfect touch of ethereal elegance to my wardrobe, and so I added both to my collection.

My must-haves from my London shopping spree are definitely the delicate, flowing satin blouse with puffed sleeves that looks like something from a 19th-century painting and a perfectly tailored black tuxedo blazer, adorned with crystal beads - an absolute classic with just a touch of drama! Just wait until you see my outfit in next week’s post – a little secret, it's inspired by some of the grand ballet gowns worn by famous dancers in the past. And of course, all this must be accompanied by the latest fashion accessory - an elegant and intricate little pink velvet clutch, the size of a dainty teacup, to hold all my essentials (it even fits my compact mirror!).

On Wednesday (today), the London Coliseum was alive with a performance that just left me breathless. They're putting on this production called “A Christmas Carol”. It's an original ballet piece based on the famous Victorian novel. The story revolves around Ebenezer Scrooge, who, I'm led to believe, learns to appreciate Christmas after visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come. Now, if that doesn’t inspire you to be generous this festive season, I don’t know what will. It's simply brilliant, a masterclass in storytelling, music, and, of course, captivating ballet movements.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper ballet excursion to Earth without some delightful British tea! After the ballet performance, we had tea and scones at Fortnum & Mason (which they assured me is a "proper British" establishment – whatever that means!) and let’s just say, that cup of Earl Grey (yes, I asked for that too) went down a treat. And it doesn't get better than that, with some lovely fluffy scones, jam and clotted cream (the perfect blend of sweetness and butteriness - delicious!), a cuppa, and a fabulous evening of ballet. Just magical!

Evenings in London are simply magical. It was like stepping out of a vintage, fairytale storybook! I sat on a park bench (underneath an ancient and impressive, I'm sure centuries-old, chestnut tree), with a cup of steaming hot chocolate (a special treat from Earth!) and took it all in. The London eye, illuminated with sparkling lights, spun its round and round, overlooking the whole city. It seemed like something right out of my dream journal - almost too beautiful to be real!

As I watched the stars twinkling in the night sky, I couldn't help but reflect on how the spirit of dance truly knows no bounds. Whether it’s in the grand opera houses of Earth, or the grand amphitheatres of Neptune, the graceful movement of ballet, the thrill of a pirouette, the power of a jeté all come together to form something universal and eternally beautiful. I believe ballet is a way to speak with our souls, with each twirl a journey into our hearts and our emotions!

The beauty of Earth and the love for ballet - these two have now joined my heart, together with all my other adventures from across the galaxy. It truly is a wonderful experience!

Until next week, lovelies,

Emma

Remember those amazing pink tutus? I am leaving them behind here on Planet Earth in a box with a very special mission. I want all my little dancers, big and small, to remember that there’s a universe out there, bursting with possibilities! My next trip, a surprise, but a spectacular one, so stay tuned!

Oh! And do take a look at all my ballet and travel pictures! Just pop over to my www.pink-tutu.com page! Don’t forget - join me next week!