Hello my darlings! Welcome back to Pink Tutu World, your one-stop shop for all things twirly and pink! Today's post is all about a little jaunt to Planet Earth – a vibrant world brimming with life, colour, and an almost obsessive love of ballet! 😉
This week I'm back on terra firma, enjoying a much-needed dose of Earthly delights. And what a treat this particular trip has been! I was whisked away to a charming English village tucked away in a little county called Derbyshire. (It even rhymes with "Derbyshire", just another delightful detail this planet holds!)
Now, Derbyshire may sound like just another quiet little corner of Earth, but it holds a secret! It's a hub for ballet! Oh yes, darling! You heard me right. This humble English village is teeming with talented ballerinas and a thriving love of all things tutus. They've even got this incredible ballet school called the "Derbyshire Ballet Centre" – think graceful movements, pirouettes galore, and, of course, those beautiful pink tutus that make my heart flutter! 😍
Speaking of tutus, my dears, it's simply outrageous the tutus I found here. The quality! The style! Oh, it's enough to send any ballerina's heart soaring! From soft and dreamy pastels to bold and striking neons, the tutus I encountered here were like an explosion of colour! Honestly, it felt like I'd wandered into a tutu paradise!
I mean, just imagine this: The world is your oyster, there's an abundance of ballet, and the tutus are practically begging you to wear them. That's Derbyshire for you! And don't even get me started on the delectable cakes and afternoon teas in charming little tea rooms. It's almost too much beauty for one ballerina to handle, let me tell you! 😂
Anyway, enough about the beautiful Derbyshire - I've been out exploring, indulging in delicious food and delightful shopping sprees! (Let's just say my latest wardrobe additions are fabulous. wink Trust me, you'll see them in my next Earth-shattering blog post.) And what would a Pink Tutu World visit to Earth be without a showstopping ballet performance, right? Well, you won't believe what I stumbled upon… a performance of Swan Lake at the Theatre Royal!
It was positively breathtaking, dears! I'm talking swirling silk tutus, passionate swan dances, and dramatic music that literally swept me off my feet! The passion of these earthly dancers, it resonated with me, my lovely! They embodied the very spirit of the swan – grace, strength, beauty! I'd heard tell of the Royal Ballet's incredible talent, and seeing it first hand, well, let's just say, my darling, I'm positively enraptured.
After that fantastic show, I treated myself to a divine little feast at the restaurant at the theatre. Their "Ballet Box" is a delightful selection of tiny ballet-themed cakes and petit fours that are so divine! It really puts the "sweet" in ballet-sweet. 🧁
On another, oh-so-fantastic day in Derbyshire, I had the immense pleasure of joining a "Tutu History Tour" – where we explored the rich, fascinating history of the tutu right here on this very planet! (They didn't believe me at first when I told them about my extensive experience in tutu design, but I made sure to enlighten them!) It was utterly thrilling, my dears! I learned about the original tutus, back in the days of Roman ballerinas – and about their gradual evolution, the development of materials, and those magical changes in length, layers and shape. Oh my, it truly was an inspirational day. I think even my tutu collection felt a little humbled! 😜
I also spent an unforgettable day with a "Ballet in the Streets" crew. (Let's just say, there's something wonderfully refreshing and delightful about seeing ballerina's twirl amidst the vibrant life of the city, rather than a more conventional stage!) They’re a group of street performers, bringing ballet right out into the heart of the city – to local parks, plazas, and even pedestrian walkways! Their joy and energy are so infectious! It really proves that ballet is for everyone! We had such fun that evening, I even got to try out a few moves, showing off some of my Pink Tutu World technique! 😊
And now, with a heart full of joy, and a suitcase overflowing with stunning new tutus, I’m back on my spaceship. This week, dear friends, I must go! There’s a little galaxy I want to visit. The ballet performances I hear about are something quite special, but my journey begins with a beautiful little “Tutu Tea Party” for all of the friends I made while I was here. So don’t forget, my lovelies, Pink Tutu World will be back next Wednesday. And until then, don’t forget to stay pink and twirly! Love, Emma xx
Oh, and a quick note: Today is a special day – the 22nd of November, 2000! And wouldn't you know, it was also the very day that the first-ever tutu parade took place on Earth! How delightful, don't you think?! 😊 This just shows you how the universe works! It truly brings out the magic, don't you think? Let’s keep spreading that magic, dear friends. Spread love, spread tutus, spread pink!!! 💋
