Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-loving, tutu-twirling ballerina, Emma, and I'm back from a truly breathtaking trip to Planet Earth! Oh my goodness, what an experience! And I’m bursting at the seams to share it with you, my beloved Pink Tutu World family!
As you all know, this Wednesday is my usual "Planet Earth" blog day, where I chat about all my recent adventures here, on this wonderfully fascinating and vibrant little planet. It’s like a whole other universe, you know? The sheer variety of life, cultures, fashion - oh my! You could spend centuries here and still find new wonders to discover.
So, this week's journey? Buckle up your tutus, darlings, because this one’s a doozy.
I arrived on 4th October 2006, and as usual, I was utterly enchanted by the beauty of planet Earth. My arrival coincided with some exciting happenings - there was a very special performance of the classic "Swan Lake" by the Royal Ballet in London, and let me tell you, it was absolutely stunning.
Imagine, my dears, the elegant choreography, the grace of the dancers, and the beautiful white tutus they wore. They truly were the swan queens of the stage! Of course, I was so excited to see "Swan Lake" again – after all, what is a ballerina's favourite ballet, if not the classic “Swan Lake”?
Right after, I was in the mood for some fabulous shopping. Honestly, I'm utterly spoilt for choice on Earth! There are so many wonderful designers and shops dedicated to beautiful fabrics, gorgeous patterns and, of course, the most divine tutus imaginable!
I made a special visit to the famous Harrods department store in London - the windows were a vision of Christmas extravagance! The air buzzed with Christmas spirit, and I managed to snaffle a gorgeous sparkly silver sequined tutu – a true gem that will make a perfect Christmas performance outfit for the festivities back home!
However, you know I wouldn't stay cooped up in fancy shops forever! I'm all about discovering the real essence of each planet I visit, and nothing embodies a planet better than its people. So, naturally, I ventured out into the hustle and bustle of London life, where I stumbled upon an adorable little street theatre performance of "Romeo and Juliet" in the heart of Hyde Park.
Oh my, the romance, the tragedy! I'm so glad that they chose a pink tutu for Juliet's dress. They just get it on planet Earth! There's so much romanticism and imagination! Even if you don’t have a passion for ballet, Earthlings truly seem to have an innate appreciation for the arts and theatrics, and that’s something to be applauded! And what’s a theatrical experience without a beautiful, whimsical pink tutu, right?
You wouldn’t believe the number of "ooh"s and "aahs" from the audience when the little girl playing Juliet took a little twirl – you know how I adore a twirl – and then performed her “dreamy ballet” in her bright pink tutu! Even the actors got into the spirit! After her grand performance, the boy who played Romeo grabbed the young Juliet's pink tutu and gave it a spin around himself – in true Romeo fashion – which got the whole audience laughing and clapping! Oh, to see that infectious laughter - just delightful!
Speaking of delight, I spent the rest of my trip in Derby, a beautiful town in England where my family are from, and let me tell you, it was truly a homecoming. Oh, my dears, there is a lovely little dance academy called the “Derby Dance Centre.” I could hardly keep myself from jumping right into the classes! Oh my goodness, those girls can pirouette, chasse, and arabesque better than anyone I’ve ever met. Honestly, a little visit was all I needed to realise my home planet has a serious talent for ballet!
But this adventure is more than just a journey. It's a testament to my belief: that pink tutus truly are the most beautiful and joyful symbol of life and love.
And as for my travels, my sweet loves? They’re made possible through the most divine gift: dance.
Because every dance performance, every pirouette, every graceful leap is a symphony of art and magic. A testament to the beauty and grace within us all. It allows me to soar through the cosmos, to experience the universe, to discover the wonders that lie beyond our own galaxy!
But it also gives me an opportunity to share the Pink Tutu World dream with you! Through my dance performances, I raise funds for my intergalactic journeys – my "space ship" – and you know how much I love that, darling! It's the ultimate marriage of passion and purpose – dancing my way across the cosmos, sharing my joy, and spreading the joy of tutus throughout the universe, one planet at a time.
I’m on a mission, darlings! My mission? To inspire every creature in the cosmos to embrace the power and beauty of the pink tutu! It’s time for everyone in the galaxy to become the pink tutu ballerina! To show the world that joy and sparkle are always in style!
See you all in a few days for the next post. And if you need to find some inspiration before we see each other again, come on down to www.pink-tutu.com – I’d love to see you in my pink Tutu World!
Until next Wednesday, stay happy, healthy, and keep on twirling those tutus!
Love and sparkles,
Emma
P.S Do send me your tutu inspiration, darling! Share what your favourite kind of tutus are and how you style your tutus. Share your photos of yourself wearing your beautiful, pink tutus – maybe you’ll get featured in my next blog post! Just tag me on the Pink Tutu website.
