Hello, my lovely tutu-loving friends! It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a new post on www.pink-tutu.com! And oh my goodness, this week has been a whirlwind! You won’t believe the amazing adventure I’ve had… It’s been so good, I can hardly contain myself!
But first, a little catch up from my life on Planet Earth. As you all know, I'm a Derbyshire girl at heart, and I adore popping down to the local ballet class on a Monday. This week was all about perfecting those graceful pliés – just imagine the sheer elegance! And afterwards, there's nothing better than grabbing a hot chocolate with my bestie, Tilly. We talk all things tutu, of course, and swap fashion tips for our next performance. Speaking of performances, the Derbyshire Ballet Company were presenting "Giselle" this week. I always get so inspired by these classical shows – their story, the beautiful music, and of course, the amazing tutus! Honestly, you wouldn’t believe the incredible details! We were discussing the historical significance of the romantic ballet tradition, and Tilly was even researching the history of the "Giselle" tutu. The whole evening had a distinctly ethereal air to it – a perfect start to my week, wouldn't you say?
Speaking of ethereal, I am now a confirmed tutu enthusiast… and now a certified space traveller! That's right, this week has been a serious change of pace! Remember how I mentioned I fund my cosmic travels by giving performances across the galaxy? Well, this time I was off to a truly extraordinary destination: Planet Xylos, home to the world-renowned "Cosmic Ballet" theatre company. It's the perfect combination of space opera and ballet magic. They even had an entire collection of space-age tutus adorned with crystals and neon lights. Talk about a truly unique wardrobe!
Our journey began in a rather stylish, yet efficient, spaceship. It's quite similar to our Earthly transport, but the views are just miles more exciting, especially once we left the Earth’s atmosphere. You know, my friend Fiona keeps asking me if there are space taxis in space, and I told her no… although the galactic taxi company might be a very viable option once I finish my intergalactic tutu empire. Maybe I could make the cars pink too! I always dream in pinks and tulle!
On arrival, the vibrant landscapes of Planet Xylos welcomed us with open arms, and I was absolutely captivated! This planet had such an abundance of flora, with purple skies, orange beaches, and rainbow trees, it made for such a phenomenal visual treat. The ballet studio had a breathtaking view, right on the coast, overlooking the sunset and the dancing waters – absolutely enchanting! The Cosmic Ballet troupe was very welcoming, teaching me all about their dance traditions and, most importantly, giving me the chance to try on a selection of their space tutus!
It turns out that intergalactic ballet involves more… acrobatics… than terrestrial ballet. Let’s just say I might have gone a little overboard when trying out a high jump with their super-powered tutus. Just imagine, it was a giant leap for tutudom… in space!
But fear not, my little darlings! It was just minor space travel turbulence. The spaceship navigated it like a breeze! My cosmic-chic outfit managed to stay perfectly in tact! My spaceship companion - my bestie on this adventure - Fiona (who does absolutely everything in fuchsia!) - said the turbulence was "a delightful wobble" – how very polite, but the word wobble is certainly an understatement! But this was just one more reason for us to giggle in this rather strange cosmic situation! It was, after all, all in the name of promoting a pink tutu revolution across the galaxy. And of course, this is the mission I live for. One planet at a time.
Planet Xylos turned out to be quite a cultural shock to this ballet-loving adventurer from the good ol’ planet Earth. The choreography in their performances was beyond beautiful – they were so acrobatic! They flew through the air, and all those dizzying twists and turns... Their style is so vibrant, dynamic, and it brought a whole new energy to the tutu – which as you know is always my thing! It's so encouraging for me to see such a huge range of ballet styles all around the universe. And what was extra exciting? Well, there was an opening for me to join in their final number on the last night. You know I love a grand finale! And honestly, to dance on a stage that was actually moving around was a new level of crazy for me… I don’t want to give too much away, but just imagine floating dancers with tutus trailing out behind them in zero gravity – so amazing! I can’t wait to show you the photos of that stunning view, my darling readers!
Before you know it, it was time for us to return to our beautiful blue home. The spaceship travelled at an unbelievable pace, bringing me home to my very own bedroom, ready to snuggle under the covers for the night. Planet Earth was calling! And I could hear those pink tutus calling back to me!
Right now I’m surrounded by boxes of fabrics, ribbons, sequins, and feathers - because guess what? I’ve already designed a new range of pink tutus, based on my inspiration from Xylos! I’m excited to get these new designs stitched together as quickly as possible… so the new cosmic-inspired tutus are sure to make their grand premiere during my next planet-hopping ballet extravaganza. And if my "Galactic Dream" ballet shoes do too, I’ll let you know on this very blog. You’ll see those little silver sparkly stars!
And hey, speaking of sparkle and planet-hopping adventures… what is today, 11th January 2012, like on Planet Earth? What amazing tutu news do you have to tell me? What stunning events or shows did you see? Do tell, my darlings, your news makes this blog a perfect and complete celebration of pink tutus.
Do tell me all about your experiences! I'm always eager to hear all your stories, so don’t be shy! Write me in the comment box. Keep dancing, and of course, wear pink, my lovelies!
And as always, it’s Pink Tutu Time! 🩰
XOXO
Emma
