Helloooo, my darlings!
It's your favourite tutu-wearing space explorer, Emma, back with another cosmic update from yours truly! It's Wednesday, which means another dazzling blog post for you lovely lot on www.pink-tutu.com! You know the drill: grab your favourite pink beverage, settle into your fluffiest pink sofa, and get ready for another fabulous foray into the fantastic!
This week, I've landed right here back on dear old planet Earth. Oh, the joy of being home! Even with all the intergalactic wonders I've encountered, there's no place quite like Earth. Though, I must admit, this trip feels a bit… different. It's all very September 1st 2004 – something about the air just feels electric, you know? It's that special back-to-school feeling, but for grown-up me, it's like a “Back to Earth” vibe.
And what’s more, Earth's atmosphere just seems a little… brighter, somehow? Perhaps it's all the pink energy swirling around after the dazzling ballet shows I've just performed on Planet Fuchsia, that wonderfully vibrant magenta planet full of vibrant creatures that I've come to love dearly! Did I tell you they have pink trees that grow shimmery sparkly fruit? Just magical!*
My Earth arrival just happened to coincide with a particularly stunning fashion show at the illustrious Vogue Ballroom here in London – you just know I couldn't resist grabbing the chance to be amongst the dazzling dresses, towering stilettos and endless possibilities for new outfits. They have the most exquisite ball gowns, oh my, every girl's dream, darling!
Speaking of outfits… it goes without saying that I brought my trusty, never-leave-home-without-it pink tutu. What else would I wear? Pinks have been totally the vibe, honey, ever since my performance at the Imperial Royal Space Opera on Pluto last week, don't you know? Even though space operas aren't known for their flamboyant tutu wear, they just had to have a bit of a "pink-tutu" show stopping moment. Trust me! Just call me The Pink Tutu Empress!
I have a completely fabulous interview coming up for the planet’s biggest ballet magazine, "Twirling Through Time". I was a little starstruck at first – after all, their ballet archives are legendary – I just know my intergalactic experiences are gonna be a bit of a buzz! You'll find that, despite being known as the intergalactic ballet sensation, this earth-born girl can't ever shake off a teeny bit of the "pinch me, I'm dreaming" moment!
I am, of course, doing my utmost to spread the pink tutu love to every corner of Earth as we speak. It’s not as easy as spreading sparkles from my special intergalactic space sparkles dispenser – oh, heaven, did I ever tell you about my sparkly dispenser? No, darling, it's more about inspiration!
Which is why, to get you all in the pink spirit, I thought we’d have a look at this date’s historical ballet gems, shall we? After all, you’re all amazing pink-tutu ambassadors, darlings!
A little ballet history
On this very day back in 1850, The Lady of the Camellias was performed at La Scala, the most majestic, breathtaking theatre of them all, my loves! Oh my goodness, did you know this classic is the inspiring foundation for that swoon-worthy Verdi opera? It just goes to show, darling, ballet is at the very heart of art – and in my opinion, at the very heart of style, of course!
Back to 1912, the legendary Firebird, a most enchanting and stunning ballet from my very favourite Russian choreographer, Igor Stravinsky, graced the Russian Ballet Company, making my little ballerina heart skip a beat with pure excitement! If you haven't experienced it, darling, do seek out a recording - you're going to absolutely adore it, I'm certain!
And what about 1954? It’s all about Les Noces – the ultimate ballet about love, darling, all those wonderful feelings you just know I love to bring up in all of you, brought to you by none other than Igor Stravinsky, who seems to love that day, don't you think, darling? The most sensational masterpiece - simply breathtaking - I highly recommend you look it up, you just have to see it. You'll be absolutely floored!
Now, as I write, we're all heading to the dazzling world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream… This absolute masterpiece premiered in 1960 - It just proves there’s always room for a new performance on this day, don’t you think? I simply must get over there – my tutu's all prepped, it’s sparkling and waiting, and believe me my dancing shoes are ready! Oh, I’m just brimming with excitement! It's truly an honor to experience the magical realm of dance on this magical day.
As I float across the Earth's floor – that’s what happens when your pink tutu is in full motion – that’s right, you heard me! – I can’t help but think about how incredible ballet truly is, especially the pink tutus part!
But just a quick tip, darling: if you happen to spot me twirling across the moon in this pink tutu – oh yes, I do have my favourite special moon-powered boots, and I use my special lunar-based spaceship, you just know it's me! Come and say hi!
Now I really must go – a tutu fitting is never finished. I have to keep this Pink Tutu Princess happy – she needs all the fabulousness. And you know what? That means keeping all of you happy. After all, darling, you are all totally the best pink-tutu ambassadors ever! *
See you all next week, for another scintillating post, with all the sparkly space details!
With all my pink heart,
Emma x
