Welcome back to Pink Tutu World, darlings! It's Wednesday, so you know what that means... a fresh blog post from your favourite pink-loving ballerina! Today, I'm overflowing with excitement because I'm finally back on dear old Planet Earth after a whirlwind trip through the cosmos. This week, my spaceship has landed back in the sweet, familiar embrace of my Derbyshire homeland.
Iām writing this as the autumn sun peeks through the leaves of the ancient oak trees outside my cottage window. Itās a bit nippy, but even with a chill in the air, nothing can dampen my spirits. I'm still buzzing from my intergalactic adventure, and the stories I have to tell are just bursting to be shared with you, my fellow tutu enthusiasts.
Let's rewind to the very beginning of this stellar trip, shall we? My adventures started with a spectacular performance at the grandest theatre on the planet Sirius. Yes, I said it! It was so utterly magical and grand, all twirling under a sky shimmering with celestial wonders! The performance, a ballet I'd choreographed inspired by the legend of the star-crossed lovers Vega and Altair, was met with roars of applause from the Sirians, all their shiny scales glistening under the twinkling starlights. Itās almost a little embarrassing to brag, but I think even the extraterrestrial dignitaries in the royal box loved the sparkly tutu I wore! It was, shall we say, a triumph.
But letās be honest, a performance without a shopping trip afterwards is practically a tragedy! After the applause subsided, the entire Sirian delegation (including the royal family) whisked me off for an exclusive shopping spree! Youāve got to love the Sirians ā they really do know how to treat a star ballerina!
They insisted on showing me the finest boutiques, with clothes you wouldnāt even believe ā outfits made entirely from stardust, shimmering gowns of nebulous gas, even sparkly jumpsuits designed for floating! My biggest haul, though? A glorious cosmic pink tutu, made from a nebula Iād admired in a catalogue (if you can imagine that!) for years!
Now, to be perfectly honest, traveling through the galaxy requires a great deal of practice. You'd be surprised how much effort goes into making sure a spaceship is looking absolutely tip-top for its grand intergalactic trips. But thankfully, I am the queen of preparation (some may even call me āover-preparedā), and with meticulous attention to detail, the space voyage was quite comfortable!
When I'm not busy exploring other worlds or making grand theatrical entrances, I like to take time to get lost in the sheer beauty of ballet itself. And while I do appreciate a classic, letās be honest, the history of ballet fashion is just as much of a draw! From the flowing tutus of the 1800s to the minimalist, sleek outfits of the contemporary era, the way we adorn ourselves while we dance has evolved just as dramatically as our choreography. Itās a journey I could explore forever, and one I am happy to share with all of you!
Right, where was I? Oh yes, back to our planet! There's so much going on here, a swirling storm of exciting new productions and dazzling theatrical creations.
A peek into my schedule...
Here in Derbyshire, Iāve been indulging in some of my very favorite earthly pleasures! After all, one cannot just survive on intergalactic stardust! Hereās a glimpse of what my Earth schedule looks like these days!
October 19th ā Ballet Performance for the Arts : It's been ages since I performed here at home, so tonight I'll be performing at the gorgeous Theatre Royal in Nottingham for "Ballet for the Arts", a charity that uses ballet to uplift people with special needs! Itās one of the most worthwhile causes on earth, and this is their 10th anniversary show, so of course, I'll be twirling in my pinkest tutu!
October 20th - Ballet School Reunion: You may be wondering, āIsn't Emma ever out of those tutus?" Well, there's never really enough ballet! Tomorrow, Iām catching up with the lovely lot at my old ballet school, Derbyās very own "Dance Academy". Even with a glamorous intergalactic trip to my name, sometimes there's just no place I'd rather be than back in the studio.
October 21st - Costume Fittings for the London Show: You may remember from last weekās post that I'll be starring in āThe Fairy's Secretā, an all-new ballet premiering at London's West End. So tomorrow Iām off to London, where I'll be trying on new costumes! The theme for this show is "Enchanted Forestsā, so itās going to be so enchanting ā sparkling tutus and woodland-themed details. Itās shaping up to be a delightful new experience.
October 22nd - Fashion Fun on the High Street: Every woman needs a bit of retail therapy now and then. If all goes to plan, my spaceship will be landing at Birminghamās Bullring, where I'll be seeking out the perfect new pink handbag to complete my latest couture look! It's important to balance out all that strenuous dance practice, of course. The world's greatest designers might create amazing costumes, but a girl still needs to go shopping.
A pink-hued promiseā¦
But Iām not letting all this Earthly excitement distract me from my mission, my lifeās purpose ā to spread the joyous, twirling, pink-infused love of the tutu across the entire cosmos! And I can promise you, I have many exciting future intergalactic travel plans to help me achieve my goal. Thereās a very special Tutu Tour on the horizon, so make sure you stay tuned!
In the meantime, you can keep up to date with my pink-tastic exploits here at www.pink-tutu.com! Just think, youāll be the first to hear about all my upcoming projects, all my intergalactic escapades, all the delicious dance secrets from our world and beyond, because the most amazing journeys always start right here, in Pink Tutu World!
And lastly, dear friends, don't forget ā no matter what your location, your dreams, or your wardrobe - always wear a smile with your tutu, dance your heart out, and embrace lifeās incredible adventure! Until next Wednesday, keep dancing!
Emma xx
