#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2014-10-29

Hello, darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-clad traveller, Emma, reporting from the bustling, ever-so-slightly chaotic planet Earth!

It's Wednesday, the day my pink-tutu-infused thoughts land on your screens. Can you believe it’s already October 29th, 2014? Where has the time gone?

Anyway, before you ask, I've definitely not traded in my trusty spaceship for a pair of ballet slippers. Well, not permanently, anyway! I did, however, manage to squeeze in a fabulously glamorous ballet performance last night, which does sort of count as wearing ballet slippers, doesn’t it? And after all, every girl needs a bit of cultural enrichment even on a galactic trip!

Right, let’s delve into the whirl of the week, shall we?

Firstly, that show! Let me tell you, darling, it was heavenly. The Royal Ballet's "Giselle" was on at the Royal Opera House in London - pure magic! They've always been the authority on ballet since 1931, and you know how I love a bit of history. The story, oh dear, it just melted my tutu-loving heart! A passionate young woman, tragically in love, lost to the world. Then there are the Wilis, vengeful spirits of wronged women, who drag poor unsuspecting men to their doom! How dramatic! And the costumes, divine! They had me swooning over intricate lace and tutus that would make even my heart flutter!

The Royal Ballet, darlings, they always take ballet back to its roots, embracing classical beauty. From the sweeping leaps and pirouettes to the hauntingly delicate movements - it was just perfection! As if the artistry and the breathtaking dancing weren’t enough, they had some truly phenomenal costumes - oh darling, imagine the shimmering, soft tulle and the delicate details of a *pink **tutu - I almost gasped aloud. Talk about dreamy, right?

The theatre was right near Bond Street, so how could I possibly resist the urge to treat myself to a little fashion-related excursion? The boutiques on this street, they’re a dream! My heart beat a little faster as I slipped through the glossy doors, and let’s just say the sales assistants had no choice but to treat me like the *ballet queen I am. (After all, who wouldn’t love a *pink-tutu princess popping in, ready for some sartorial brilliance? Swooning!).

They knew that a gal who appreciates delicate tulle, flowing silk, and oh, the occasional sequined number, is sure to be drawn to these luxurious items! I picked out a stunning ivory satin dress that was practically calling to be worn for the upcoming “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” a ballerina’s dream number from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker", that was on at the London Coliseum a week later. That, my dears, was the very essence of pink-tutu magic – just wait till you see the pics in the next post!

You’ll just love the tutu for that particular show! It’s all hand-stitched with thousands of tiny pink pearls… It’s truly, truly magical - just like my time here in this magnificent metropolis. The London Fashion Week was approaching in February and my stylish radar was already tingling.

Speaking of ballet on Earth, darlings, have you heard of “ballet street"? It’s this cool street scene happening right here in the heart of London. They’ve mixed traditional ballet techniques with modern movements – a fusion of styles, heavenly! You can feel the vibrancy of this unique street dance, like a new rhythm taking the dance world by storm. The energy is electric, and the dancers? Pure talent. There’s no fancy stage or grand sets, just the sheer, unadulterated power of human movement and passion. Imagine ballet as you’ve never seen it before. Imagine dancers moving through city squares, street corners, abandoned buildings – just the beauty of their dance and no theatre or performance involved at all - just street dance that everyone wants to see. And honestly? My darlings, it’s so inspiring. These young dancers own the streets with their grace and charisma. They're bringing new light to ballet in this incredible city!

Now, some people might say, “Isn’t it too modern, too…different?”. Well, dear hearts, it’s the perfect example of how ballet can be interpreted, expressed, celebrated in so many different ways. That’s what I love about Earth - there’s always something new to discover. It's just one of the many reasons I'll always be drawn to this wonderous planet.

Honestly, the whole street scene is magnetic! And they aren't the only ones breaking the mould here. There’s also a surge of companies bringing dance outside of traditional theatre settings. Ballet under the stars in Hyde Park - you bet I was there, dancing the night away under the glistening moon. A pink tutu in the park, can you imagine? Pure magic. And if that wasn't enough, there was also an incredible performance in a converted barn outside Bath. Think country dance with a sprinkle of ballet – it was quirky, it was lovely, and I loved it.

I was thrilled to discover a vibrant “Dance in the Streets” festival here on Earth. Every town seems to have their own community of dancers with such enthusiasm that you can’t help but want to join them, or just watch as they share the gift of dance with the world.

Of course, I can't let any dance occasion go by without a little bit of pink, right? Nothing can ever replace the pure glamour of a pink tutu under the stage lights or as you whirl through a park, feeling absolutely magical, darling! You can wear pink anywhere - it makes every location feel extra special.

Now, darlings, I need to make a confession – all this ballet exploration has gotten a bit expensive! Of course, every fashionable ballet queen needs her trusty spaceship for those quick trips between worlds! It’s also good for collecting inspiration, which totally means adding the most dazzling, delicate pink tutus to my collection, because every dancer deserves their own wardrobe filled with all things pretty in pink, am I right? So how does a tutu-loving, spaceship-piloting dancer manage to fund all this extravagance? Well, let’s just say that there’s a reason why “pink tutu-clad ballerina” is written on my business card – I perform, my darlings! And not just for any audience. Only the very best - it’s all about maintaining that sparkling image, you know. You might find me dancing in the majestic ballroom of an alien embassy one night and the next on a small spaceship in out of this world, entertaining a galaxy-trotting fashion editor the very next night!

Life for a Pink-Tutu Ballerina isn't a conventional career. But then again, pink never is!

The bottom line? I just want the entire universe to embrace pink! After all, pink isn’t just a colour - it’s a feeling, a mood, an attitude, a way of life. A pink tutu represents all the sweet magic in life. Just like ballet. So next time you see a pink tutu somewhere in the universe, remember - there’s a sparkle of magic nearby!

Keep an eye out for next week's blog - we're heading off on a new intergalactic adventure and there'll be plenty more to tell you about pink tutus, ballet, and of course, lots and lots of sparkly shopping - and the story of the pink tutu - it’s something very special – oh, I just can't wait to tell you!

In the meantime, darlings, don’t forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com, it's where you’ll find the latest on my intergalactic travels, pink tutu tips, and all things magical that come with this extraordinary life!

Till next Wednesday!

Sending you lots of pink love!

Emma xx

P.S. Let me know what you think of my adventures and, most importantly, tell me what you love about ballet - it's so exciting to see all your different perspectives!