Hello my darling tutus!
Welcome back to Pink Tutu World! This week we're landing back on Planet Earth after a truly celestial ballet adventure, and I am absolutely overflowing with excitement! Before I tell you about our space odyssey, it's Wednesday, and you know what that means: new blog post! I'm just so thrilled you're here.
I've been a bit quiet these past few weeks, but I assure you it's been a good kind of quiet - a tutu-fied, sparkly quiet! After my amazing performance in A Midsummer Night's Dream in Birmingham, it felt right to take a break from Earth and head into the vast unknown. But before we take off on our cosmic journey, a little look back at our earthly adventures. 2004-04-07 brought a flurry of activity, the air itself vibrated with a delicious mix of excitement, art, and fashion.
First on the agenda: the most beautiful ballet class in the world. I was so incredibly lucky to attend a session hosted by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in London. The energy was positively sparkling, everyone so passionate and talented. It was the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel anything is possible, just like the twirling of a pink tutu under the lights of a glittering stage!
Then, a whirlwind of fashion and shopping! The Covent Garden Flower Market was in full bloom, vibrant colors a welcome burst after a long, rainy winter. We found the perfect fabric for a new pink tutu, so fluffy and soft! Speaking of fabric, Harrods felt practically calling out my name. I indulged in a little retail therapy and emerged with the most exquisite shoes – you won’t believe their dazzling crystals!
Later, I felt the warmth and heart of London at its best - a wonderful afternoon volunteering at the homeless shelter, helping out and bringing smiles with my love of ballet. We shared stories, laughter, and some truly delightful twirls.
As evening settled, it was time for another incredible experience: The Royal Opera House Gala Performance. The air thrummed with anticipation and excitement, the orchestra warmed up, and everyone seemed to be holding their breath. It was a night of magic, poetry, and beauty! The show, Swan Lake, captivated with its breathtaking dance and emotion, a perfect mix of strength, grace, and tenderness.
But my little pink tutu couldn't be contained for long. As the stars shone bright outside, we packed our bags and got ready for our trip to the Moon! Oh my dears, you just have to picture it!
Our ship, The Silver Swan, is an absolutely delightful vision of vintage glamour. She gleams with silver and sparkles like a million tiny stars. It’s definitely a vessel worthy of a fashion-conscious cosmic ballerina like myself! She also has a gorgeous pink, starlight-lit ballroom with a full-size ballet studio. (I have been diligently working on my moonwalks!).
On the moon, we went on a thrilling lunar walk, gliding around in the velvety, silent stillness. You'd be surprised at how graceful it is – all that soft moon dust, absolutely no chance of getting our sparkly ballerina shoes dusty! We visited the Apollo 11 landing site, paid a little silent tribute, and snapped a few photos to share with you all. After all, sharing my journeys with you is something I cherish deeply!
It wasn’t just about the moonscape, though. I am always fascinated by history – both terrestrial and galactic. I researched lunar craters, pondered ancient civilizations, and even read a fascinating article on the history of space ballet. Did you know, darling tutus, there were some incredibly elegant space ballet sequences filmed in "The Man Who Fell to Earth", released in 1976. I have such a soft spot for vintage cinema, it was a delightful trip down memory lane.
But after the thrilling explorations, it was back to The Silver Swan for the true highlight of the moon voyage: *A grand ballroom gala performance! We brought the celestial shimmer to a whole new level, our dancing echoing on the lunar landscape. We even used some moon dust as our sparkle for the night, a little intergalactic shimmer that went down a treat with the *Moon Mummies and Dads who joined in! A truly incredible experience, one I’ll never forget.
The trip was an absolutely wonderful opportunity to rediscover why I love pink tutus so much. Every spin, every graceful leap in that shimmering pink fabric on the Moon reminded me how the ballet speaks to us all, a universal language of grace and elegance, regardless of location or galaxy!
Before I head back to our next interstellar escapade, let's not forget, we are all part of the Pink Tutu Family! Spread love, be kind, wear pink tutus - and as always, be fabulous, darling tutus! Don’t forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com and sign up for the Pink Tutu World newsletter for a sprinkle of celestial magic every week!
Until next time, stay fabulous, darling tutus!
Love,
Emma
xx
*PS: I'm dreaming of taking The Silver Swan to Jupiter next! The ballet opportunities there seem limitless! *
*P.P.S What do you think, darling tutus - should I start working on a lunar tutu design? Share your thoughts in the comments! *
