#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2010-11-17

Pink Tutu World: Ballet on Planet Earth! (Post #812)

Hello darlings! It's Wednesday again, which means it's time for another installment of my fabulous Pink Tutu World blog! This week has been a whirlwind of travel, tutus and... well, more tutus! I'm still absolutely buzzing from my trip to Planet Earth last week, and I have to tell you, it was divine.

A Little Earthly De-Brief

I touched down on Earth on 17th November, and it was straight into the action. It being a Wednesday, you know what that meant? Ballet! I was so excited because I heard Earthlings had something special planned to celebrate this fabulous day. They call it... "World Ballet Day"! Oh how darling. They celebrated by watching a slew of dance performances from all over the world. I took in a dazzling show in a grand old theatre right in the heart of London. I must admit, these earthling ballet dancers are very talented. It made me feel so very proud to be a tutu-wearing, ballet-loving cosmic citizen!

Speaking of costumes, ooh you simply must see the Earthly ballet costumes. They have so many variations! From the grand tutus fit for a ballerina queen to simpler styles, all made from delicate fabrics and glittering with exquisite details. Oh the glamour! I must admit, some of the costumes were quite dramatic and daring!

I actually got to try on a few vintage tutus backstage! Such a thrill! The earthlings gave me such a warm welcome, and one of them even gave me a new pink tutu - it was a simply beautiful design, I’m so proud to wear it as a token of their kindness. And trust me, there's no way I was leaving Earth without snagging a few exquisite ballets shoes, perfect for twirling and leaping across the universe!

Shopping Extravaganza!

Of course, I had to indulge in a bit of Earthly retail therapy. I am a huge fan of all things pink, so I snapped up the most delightful floral pink dress! (I do like to match my tutus with the colour scheme of the planet!). It was the perfect ensemble for a fancy evening meal at one of those delicious restaurants I hear all the space travellers rave about. Oh, I must tell you about this food! "Indian" they call it... spice galore! I could hardly manage my first samosa.

Planet Earth’s Love of Pink

You might be thinking, Emma, aren't pink tutus a bit... Earth-specific? Well, it turns out that pink is really popular on Earth! You’ll be surprised, darling. Not just tutus! They love to wear all kinds of things in pink on this planet. Pink dresses, pink shoes, pink hair, even pink houses!

You'll see it in the clothing, the decorations, the food, and everywhere else you look! Even their skies have amazing pink sunsets. Seriously! Oh, they are quite the lovers of the colour on Earth. It’s a bit like a love story, the love between the earth and this incredible, beautiful colour. It just warms my heart.

Back to Pink-Tutu Land

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end! I've had to bid farewell to my lovely Earth friends and the wondrous sights and sounds of planet Earth. But, fear not! You'll find out all about my next adventures in Pink-Tutu World right here. And remember my dearest friends, be bold, wear a pink tutu, and dance like nobody's watching!

I shall leave you with a special treat - a little video I filmed whilst I was in England! Spoiler alert - it includes some ballet dancing in a park, because honestly, can a ballerina ever resist a twirl? * wink wink *

[Video of Emma in her pink tutu and pink floral dress, twirling happily in an English park]

*See you all next week! *

Emma x

P.S. If you’ve got any questions for me about Planet Earth, be sure to leave a comment below! And please, share your own pink tutu moments!

#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2010-11-17