#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2015-01-21

"Hello darlings!"

It’s me, Emma, your favourite pink tutu-wearing ballerina blogger, back from another intergalactic escapade! This week, I’ve got a real treat for you, a trip right here to Planet Earth, my home planet! After all, even a space-travelling ballerina needs to reconnect with her roots every now and then, don't you think?

I’m currently enjoying a splendid cup of Earl Grey in my dressing room, gazing out over the English countryside from my quaint Derbyshire cottage. Honestly, there's just nothing quite like home.

But, of course, that's not what this post is really about. This is all about Planet Earth! I mean, for an intergalactic traveller like myself, it’s just so fascinating. It’s got a history, a culture, and some of the most stunning fashion! Oh, and the ballet here is absolutely breathtaking!

So, let’s get this blog post spinning, shall we?

First, I absolutely had to do a quick visit to my favourite London ballet store, “Dancesport.” Honestly, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better selection of tutus in the whole galaxy! Just picture this: rows and rows of tutus, every colour imaginable, sparkling under the shop lights. Oh, the dreams I have dancing in each one!

Speaking of London, did you know, darlings, that the first ever tutu was actually invented in London in 1830? Just imagine, the year I was born! It’s quite a monumental milestone, and it was all thanks to one amazing ballerina, Marie Taglioni! This was no ordinary tutu, however, but the first real "romantic" tutu. That’s right, it was made with yards and yards of silk, just floating around those dancers’ legs like clouds! I mean, can you imagine a ballet show with a bunch of ballerinas wearing dresses?? The horror! I simply can’t even.

Of course, I just had to relive some of London’s most iconic moments with a trip to the Covent Garden. Have you ever seen the Royal Opera House, darlings? The most beautiful neoclassical architecture with the most grand facade! It was actually opened back in 1858, just four years after the very first public ballet performance on Planet Earth was held in London!

Now, I've just gotta take you all to the Royal Ballet itself! Yes, yes, you’ve been waiting for this one! As a ballerina, I've been waiting for this day! To see some of the most talented dancers on Planet Earth... It's truly an honor! My favorite part of the whole experience, though, was getting a backstage peek at all the glittering costumes and the sheer amount of effort that goes into making a ballet performance a reality. Truly a sight to behold.

The most wonderful part about this planet, darlings, is that there is a real, genuine “balletic spirit” in the air. Even the buskers wear colourful costumes! And did I mention all of the incredible street dance and ballet performers I found dancing in Covent Garden! Just the other day I met a group who actually had sparkling pink tutus on, which made my heart do a literal flip. You know me, I just have to befriend everyone who wears a pink tutu! It’s just a rule I live by!

You know, I think Planet Earth could really use more tutu-wearing people! Why limit our tutus to just the stage? Everyone should embrace the fun, the fluff, the fabulousness of it! After all, a tutu is more than just an article of clothing, it's a statement, an attitude! It's a way of saying, "I’m here to sparkle! I'm here to twirl!" It makes every day a performance, every walk a ballet, every interaction an opportunity to delight!

I can just picture it: all of Planet Earth’s inhabitants in tutus, dancing their way through their daily lives. From the bank clerk to the doctor to the taxi driver, everyone would be just a little more joyful, a little more elegant, a little more glamorous! Don’t you think that would be absolutely lovely?

Oh, my dear, lovely Planet Earth! You are simply bursting with energy! Every street, every shop, every cafe is filled with people and music! It’s just an absolute riot of joy!

Before I sign off for this week, I must mention a date that's near and dear to my heart, even when I'm flitting around the galaxy in my spaceship. On January 21st, my darlings, it's International Day of the Pink Tutu! This date literally celebrates everything I love!

It is such an important day to celebrate everything we've discussed in this post – ballet history, tutus, dance performance, dance classes and most importantly, just having fun with fashion!

It was really difficult for me to tear myself away from Planet Earth for this post. It was filled with such wonder. From the quaint English cottages to the world's finest shops to the Royal Ballet, it's all just truly splendid!

I am so grateful to Planet Earth for inspiring me! It's really a breath of fresh air, literally! It is a planet filled with such amazing talent and beauty! It’s all simply magic. And while you’re reading this post on my website, don’t forget to make your way down to the comments and let me know all about your ballet adventures on Planet Earth, and share your favorite tutus with me!

Next week, I'll be off to explore yet another exciting planet - but you can bet I'll be back, ready to bring the pink tutu revolution to Planet Earth once more! Until then, darlings, remember to twirl and sparkle. You never know what wonders might be just around the corner!

Stay stylish, Emma

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