Helloooo my lovely tutu-loving darlings!
It's your girl Emma here, back from another incredible intergalactic adventure and positively buzzing with excitement! Can you believe it? Another Wednesday, another blog post! This week has been jam-packed, from twirling in my favourite tutu on Planet Zarg to learning about the fascinating history of ballet on the planet Earth! (Well, that was between stopping at three stunning shopping boutiques for new sequin-tastic ballet wear - always gotta keep my wardrobe on point, wouldn't you agree?)
So, grab a cuppa (or a fancy pink smoothie!), settle into your favourite pink armchair, and let's dive right in!
Planet Earth, the Land of Ballet!
Oh my goodness, you guys won't believe this, but planet Earth is positively obsessed with ballet! I know, crazy, right? Theyāve got this amazing tradition of ballet performances - and theyāve been going for centuries! Honestly, you could say ballet practically runs in their veins!
The other day, I was lucky enough to watch this incredible performance of Swan Lake in the Royal Opera House, London (did you know planet Earth is covered in this wonderful place called āLondonā? A whole city dedicated to culture and art - the ultimate pink tutu paradise!).
The costumes, the dancing, the story, everything about it was magical! It was truly like a dream come true. They call it "classical ballet" which I guess means the tutu is always essential - and their love for the fluffy skirt certainly lived up to my expectations! Honestly, my own tutu is practically feeling jealous (not to worry, darling, I know mineās special! š).
Now, a little bit about the historyā¦ Did you know that planet Earthās ballet began in the Italian Renaissance, like centuries ago? Yep, they had their own amazing ballerinas! And as I learned at the ballet museum in London, a āballetā is literally from the Italian word "ballare" which, as you can probably guess, means āto danceā! How exciting, right?
The performance in London, which was incredible and beautiful (not to mention soooo stylish!), showed a tradition stretching right back to these early years - imagine the sheer creativity that has gone into ballet all these years. Imagine all those tutusā¦ pink tutus! š
This is exactly what inspires me to spread the love of the tutu across the universe. One cosmic pirouette at a time! It's the greatest thing ever to have these shared moments of dance and beauty - and who wouldn't want to dance their worries away in a magnificent pink tutu?
Shopping Spree on Planet Earth!
As we were on the subject of the beautiful London, I just had to have a shopping trip to indulge in the exquisite fashion scene - London really is the ultimate sartorial dreamland, honestly! My lovely followers know Iām obsessed with anything sparkly and pink! š
I was on the lookout for some truly elegant and sparkly tutu additions for my wardrobe, and I managed to find some absolute gems at Liberty, Selfridges, and a fantastic little boutique I discovered hidden away in Chelsea (which I may or may not have turned into my very own private ballerina-only tea party after buying a new pink outfit!). And for all the lovely ballet enthusiasts, a special shout-out to the Dancewear store in Covent Garden - they have literally everything a dancing heart desires. (Especially for tutu-lovers!)
Now, I need to warn you, it was all a little overwhelming, and my bank account was practically begging me to stop! š But, seriously, what can you say? When a girl sees a pink sparkly tutu, she knows it was meant to be hers! My mantra, "tutust-ific", has a new meaning! (Okay, maybe not a new meaning, but a newly renewed one!)
But donāt think that Londonās the only planet Earth hotspot for tutu delights. I know it sounds obvious, but if you are looking for beautiful tutus for ballet performances on Earth, just hop on the spaceship and travel to Paris! Another amazing, artistic and fashionable planet Earth city! My blog post on Planet Paris is coming soon, so watch out! (Psstā¦ My planet Earth followers should know - youāll find me on the stage of the OpĆ©ra Garnier - Paris - next month! I canāt wait!)
Adventures on the 12th February 2003
Now, the 12th of February is very special in Planet Earth's history (apart from being the date for this post of course!), because theyāre celebrating this amazing event called Valentineās Day! I havenāt seen it in person, but it is apparently when people celebrate love in all forms with special cards, chocolates and gifts. Very romantic and a perfect excuse to spread the joy of ballet, don't you think?
Honestly, I don't know what Iād do without ballet! Even as I write this, Iām practically itching to put on my pink tutu, grab my ballet slippers, and pirouette across the galaxy!
But for now, darling, I hope you have a truly beautiful week, filled with love, laughter and of course, plenty of tutu-loving moments!
Donāt forget to share your favourite pink tutu outfits in the comments! Stay pink and stay sparkly, you gorgeous lot! šāØ
Yours always, Emma
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P.S.
Donāt forget to follow my pink tutu adventures on social media! I post loads of fun photos of my travels and ballet outfits. Just search for āPink Tutu Worldā on all your favourite platforms!
Instagram: @PinkTutuWorld
Twitter: @PinkTutuEmma
Facebook: @PinkTutuWorld
You'll also find information about my latest performances and a chance to learn more about the fascinating history of ballet and tutus!
I'm always happy to hear from my lovely readers! Drop me a comment, email me, send me a cosmic pigeon, whatever works!
Stay fabulous! š
P.P.S.
Want to learn how to become a galactic ballerina? Head over to my website and sign up for my online dance workshops! Itās a super fun and amazing way to explore ballet and dance in a totally awesome pink tutu!
