#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2008-09-17

Pink Tutu World: Ballet on Planet Earth – Blog Post #699

Hello darlings! It's Wednesday again, which means it's time for another fabulous Pink Tutu World blog post. Today I'm absolutely buzzing – I've just returned from a whirlwind trip to Planet Earth! πŸŒπŸ’–

This week's adventures started with a trip to my home town of Derby in the Peak District, a stunning county in Derbyshire. Of course, I wouldn't dream of visiting home without a little shopping spree! I treated myself to a divine pair of silver, crystal-encrusted ballerina flats – perfect for my next trip to the ballet. πŸ˜‰ I adore finding vintage ballet shoes! They are truly unique, and just the sort of thing to catch the eye of a fellow tutu-lover like myself.

But the highlight of my visit was, without a doubt, the opportunity to see Swan Lake at the Derby Theatre. I always love watching this classic ballet – it's simply breathtaking! The way the dancers portray the emotions of the swans and the prince with such grace and beauty is utterly mesmerising. As soon as I got home I bought a book about the history of ballet and learned some new things – so exciting! πŸ¦’πŸ‘‘

I mean, who knew that Swan Lake is actually one of the oldest and most popular ballets ever written? It was first performed in 1877, which is well over 100 years ago! That's a lot of swan lakes, right? πŸ˜‚

After my Derby visit, I jetted off to the other side of the planet. Yes, that's right, I've been exploring the sights of... (drumroll)... New York! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

I was thrilled to experience a real American Broadway show in the dazzling heart of New York City! You'll have to excuse me, but the glitter and glamour are so overwhelming! Just like a big Broadway show is designed to blow you away, this incredible city did just that. This was a trip I will truly never forget! πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

Oh! Did you know that on this date in 2008 (17th September), High School Musical 3: Senior Year premiered in cinemas across the US? It was the third installment in the wildly popular trilogy – and, in my humble opinion, a huge inspiration to my whole "ballet for all" mission. πŸ’ƒπŸŽΆπŸ’– The way those high schoolers went for their dreams and embraced the joy of performance just made me believe anything is possible, even getting everyone in the universe wearing a pink tutu! It’s an idea I hold very dear!

New York has truly inspired me to reach new heights in the world of pink tutus. It was truly inspiring, and I even managed to squeeze in a quick ballet class at a beautiful studio called "Tutu Chic"! Who doesn't want to move gracefully through life wearing a pink tutu? πŸ’•

Now, darling readers, I'll leave you with a little secret… My next adventure involves…drum roll please… an exotic jungle filled with hidden waterfalls and rare pink parrots! πŸ’–πŸ¦œπŸ’§ It sounds like the ultimate escape.

Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com every Wednesday for my new blog post. πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

Until next time, keep your tutus sparkling!

Lots of love,

Emma πŸ’–

#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2008-09-17