#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2007-06-06

Helloooo my darling tutu twirlers! It’s Wednesday again, and that means it's time for another fabulously flamboyant Pink Tutu World blog post, this time all about a thrilling trip to planet Earth! I’m positively buzzing with excitement because my little spaceship just landed back here in my Derbyshire hometown, after a simply splendid time touring the fabulous world of ballet on our lovely planet. Oh, the glamour! The tutus! The utterly delightful history of it all!

As you know, my dear readers, I'm all about bringing the joy of ballet and, of course, the most fantastic, oh-so-beautiful, utterly delightful tutus to every corner of the galaxy. And my travels this week? Oh, they were positively brimming with dance delights and pink perfection! I wouldn't dream of keeping you waiting a second longer – let's get twirling, shall we?

First of all, let's dive straight into the wonderful world of this very special date. It was a Wednesday, darling, so I absolutely had to do what any proper ballerina would do – check out a ballet performance, naturally!

Now, on planet Earth, they’re absolutely obsessed with celebrating anniversaries and important dates. They do things a bit differently here, I must admit. Instead of being all about the big celebratory dance extravaganza, they do little things, quiet things, just enough to commemorate.

Anyway, dear readers, can you believe this? I found a ballet performance being put on specifically in honour of D-Day! They called it “Ballet in Honour of the Fallen” and the show celebrated bravery, love, and remembrance with elegant choreography and music. I do love it when the dance world embraces history, it adds a real layer of elegance and depth, don't you think?

It’s not just ballet that they celebrate on June 6th though, oh no! Apparently, June 6th marks “National Donut Day” on this particular planet. Now, you know I adore a treat, a delicious dessert, so this was a fantastic day to have landed on planet Earth! Don't get me wrong, it’s not something that I'd do myself, but, oh, I do adore how people over here use these ‘days' to indulge and enjoy the little things. The “Donut Day” really was a celebration of simple pleasure!

After all that lovely culture, I had to find myself a tutu to commemorate my journey! I simply love the ballet boutiques here on planet Earth, it’s all such an elegant affair, isn’t it? I find them rather similar to our tutu shops back home. Oh, the fabrics! The feathers! The lace! The glitter!

Anyway, my journey took me to Paris. Oh darling, if you have yet to visit, it's a must! Absolutely fabulous, so chic, so artistic, and positively drenched in pink!

Did I mention the pink tutus? Oh darling, they were beyond stunning! A ballet performance that everyone was raving about took place there in this glorious hall. So naturally, I was keen to experience it for myself. I love how some things on Earth remain consistent throughout history, that the art of dance is celebrated across continents!

The Show Must Go On!

Now, speaking of performing, oh, you just wouldn't believe this. I gave a performance to help pay for my planet Earth journey. It wasn’t your standard show though. You see, on Earth they are absolutely bonkers for outdoor dance and street performance.

Just think – performing a grand ballet sequence amongst the people. Imagine a twirling pink tutu with a fantastic background of Parisian streets, stunning architecture, and happy, smiling faces. Yes, it was just simply gorgeous.

Honestly, this particular planet has a way with spectacle! They do make a fabulous job of putting together a fabulous performance space, don’t they? And you can bet my performance was positively dripping in pink. From my Pink Princess ballerina pointe shoes right down to the fabulous floral, pink fabric of my tutu!

Of course, being on Planet Earth wouldn’t be complete without some wonderful shopping.

I visited the grand department stores in Paris, the bustling market stalls in England, the busy shopping malls in the USA and wow, oh wow, they just don't disappoint! And let me tell you, dear readers, planet Earth is absolutely obsessed with their department stores and malls! You see, there are absolutely endless possibilities to indulge in, whether it’s ballet gear, tutu accessories, or something truly magical from my favorite fashion houses! The department stores on Earth absolutely dazzle, it is no wonder they love to shop!

Honestly, the whole experience of a planet Earth shopping trip is an unforgettable one! It is a fantastic, truly fashionable day out for the quintessential ballet fan.

On a recent trip, darling, I popped in to London and visited their magnificent Royal Opera House! It was built back in the 1800s. Isn’t that absolutely amazing!

Imagine, all the tutus that have graced the stage over all that time.

This trip brought me back to my history studies at the Intergalactic School of Tutu Arts and Reminiscing about tutus of all ages and forms has to be one of the most lovely experiences on the planet. We learned all about the history of dance and the beautiful story behind some of the famous tutu styles throughout history, darling! They really were just as fabulous and stunning as their present-day counterparts. Oh, how I’ve dreamt of tutus! The intricate needlework, the fine tulle and the breathtaking craftsmanship on these outfits – I find myself lost in all of it. I have such a special connection with all of this!

Did you know there is a huge craze amongst humans on this planet for ballet themed art? Well, let me tell you – I had to see what all the fuss was about. Honestly, I have to say it is incredibly lovely!

In a way, it has given ballet an absolutely beautiful form of artistic permanence!

From the ballet themed sculptures that surround the world to the breathtaking painted ballerinas adorning museums on this beautiful, artistic planet, it's utterly mesmerizing and has led to quite a passionate movement for preserving ballet as an important art form and celebrating the magnificent tradition.

This is it my dear tutu twirlers! The key to my adventures is that my whole trip around Planet Earth was an experience full of learning and exploring, finding out new things about all kinds of different cultures.

And here is what is just so important to remember: Planet Earth's love of tutu-ing up and going to the ballet is simply divine, darling! I can't get over how much this whole thing just really got my imagination flowing. It’s made me think so much about all the creative and positive ways I can use dance and tutus to truly impact and inspire! I absolutely love the optimism and beauty that this has all brought about, which makes the journey even more special! I can't wait to see how this adventure translates to a fabulous fashion-tastic idea for my upcoming trip! Oh my, what amazing possibilities lie ahead.

As ever, I must share my message: "Pink tutus and ballet for everyone!” We can use our twirls to inspire love, to uplift everyone and everything!

This brings us to the end of today's blog post! You'll just have to stay tuned next week, when I take my pink tutus to some even more fantastic destinations and fabulous spaces for dance, music, and the latest fashion trends!

Until then, don’t forget, dear readers, be kind to each other. Take time to explore the universe, and remember – twirling and ballet will always have a magical power, no matter which galaxy you happen to find yourself in!

I’ll be back next week, but until then - Happy Twirling!

Your friendly ballerina from Derbyshire! Emma

www.pink-tutu.com

This blog post is brought to you from Emma's travels funded by ballet performances. If you love ballet, support her work on her website!