#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 1998-05-13

Hello, darlings! It's Wednesday, which means it's time for another Pink Tutu World adventure. Grab a cuppa and let's take a twirl through this week's adventures. As you know, this gal loves to travel, and my trusty spaceship, the Ballerina, has taken me to some truly extraordinary places, but nothing quite like my recent jaunt to... drumroll please... Planet Earth!

Oh, darling, the vibrant hues, the intoxicating smells, and the sounds! My heart nearly exploded with excitement as we landed, the shimmer of the ocean catching my eye before I even spotted the shimmering pink hues of a flamingo – oh, how I adore pink, it truly is the colour of love and laughter! But enough of my rambling, let's dive into the details of my latest earthly escapade.

This rather large rock, it seems, is filled to the brim with a diverse population of these bipedal creatures called "humans," so much like ourselves in some ways, with an amazing knack for creativity, fashion, and yes, they even have their own type of dancing, too! Earth, or "Terra" as they call it here, is home to some rather extraordinary human feats. Their grand creations called “cities” are just dazzling, with so much sparkle, from glittering glass towers to vibrant markets teeming with colour. The fashion, darling, it's pure magic, although I've heard whispers about a time when “humans” only wore animal hides – imagine the chaos! Luckily for me, their sense of fashion is rather flamboyant these days, they love sparkle and bold colours, just as I do!

Now, you know how much I adore a good dance show, and what I found in my first foray into a local "theater" truly stunned me. Here, these "humans" put on some incredible live spectacles they call “ballet”. Yes, you heard that right, ballet! They even have an amazing historical story of it being passed down for centuries. In the 16th century, an extravagant, high-heeled ballet was all the rage – now that's my kind of ballet, darling! They've truly perfected the art, a fascinating spectacle of leaps and pirouettes with grace and precision.

What really captivated me, darling, was their story of the “Tutu” – their version of a fabulous ballet skirt, yes, there is one here on Earth! Apparently, the real story of the "Tutu" goes all the way back to a woman called Marie Taglioni. Sigh, wasn't she divine? Imagine: she wore this ethereal, weightless silk creation. She defined an era of femininity in fashion. But here’s the thing: she wasn’t wearing what you would think of as the modern "Tutu". That little wonder arrived with a famous French ballet company called "La Sylphide". Imagine the thrill! This "Sylphide" dancer became a global icon for her grace and beauty. She had all the ladies dreaming of floating in the air and the men swooning. Pure glamour!

As we were in “England”, they actually had a ballet show, in honour of that very dancer, oh what a treat! There was this rather grand city they called “London” which is famous for the arts and they hold a world-class show that you can actually still go and see! How divine!

Speaking of the "Tutu" – quelle surprise! – while exploring Earth, I stumbled upon a quaint little boutique nestled in a charming, old district called "Derbyshire" (my family comes from this region actually) where the friendly "human" store owner was selling, you guessed it, the perfect pink tutu!

The colour! Oh darling, it was simply heavenly. A pale shade of rose, perfect for a grand debut in Earth’s theatre. And the fabric – oh, it was like spun silk, so delicate, yet so strong. My fingers just danced over the material, tracing the intricate embroidery that adorned the tulle skirt. It felt magnetic. Of course, I bought it! Imagine – wearing the exact same shade as the flamingos! We'll be looking fab, just a beautiful symphony of pink. I can see it now - me dancing with a majestic flock of pink flamingos, creating an extravagant, graceful spectacle! I do love a pink tutu, they are a symbol of hope and joy and that is what I am aiming to inspire.

On another exploration trip to an intriguing place they call “London,” I visited a rather exquisite market they call a "shopping center". This was like a kaleidoscope of vibrant fashion choices. But you won't believe this, darling, this world really loves pink! So, yes, more fabulous tutus! Some were just simple, dainty delights in pink chiffon, whilst others were rather theatrical, dripping in rhinestones and pearls, so beautiful!

I actually tried on one made from the softest cashmere, darling, it had layers of tulle that simply fell around my legs – so glamorous. Oh, my, if it was on offer I would have bought it in an instant! I adore exploring these fascinating human markets. It's so inspiring to see the sheer creativity on display.

Oh, darling, I found so much beauty and joy during my short visit to this spectacular world. Now, what a truly incredible way to spend the 13th of May - the date when "humanity" made one giant leap with “The Apollo XI Landing on the Moon”! Talk about a bold statement! It is quite remarkable that such big things happened just days before I made my debut on Planet Earth. And you can imagine the stories they told!

What else happened on this special day in 1998? There were quite a lot of “human” musical hits being played, although a lot of them were not my taste at all! Luckily there was a little-known American jazz musician, and a wonderful "human" singer, both called Kenny, that were performing marvelous music for everyone’s ears. Even this old, but fabulous British girl enjoyed that on her planet visit. There was one hit by Kenny G called Forever and another one from Kenny Chesney called She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.

Yes, the world is in perpetual motion.

But before we go, darling, what could possibly be a better time to talk about pink? Why everything, of course! It’s just such a joyful, feminine, empowering colour that really should be enjoyed more by all of you. You can achieve such wonderful things and even learn about different parts of this world wearing a pink tutu. This, for me, is the perfect symbol for making new friends and encouraging new people to live their best life. Just imagine! It's not just the colour of fashion – it is a state of mind. And if a big, bright, sparkling pink tutu can spread joy to a room, a country, the world, then I'm here for it.

See you next Wednesday, darlings. Remember to Live your Pinkest Tutu Life!