Wednesday 10th June 2015
Helloooo darlings!
It's Emma here, your favourite tutu-tastic space explorer, and this week I'm buzzing with excitement to tell you all about my most recent intergalactic adventure - to planet Earth!
I know, I know, it might sound a little boring for a seasoned cosmic voyager like myself, but bear with me. You see, I'd heard whispers about this planet... rumours about a special kind of ballet that originated there. A kind of street performance, full of energy, with a strong connection to music and stories. Ballet on the streets! Can you imagine?!
I've seen all kinds of performance on my travels: celestial ballet where the dancers spin in harmony with the galaxies, nebula ballet featuring nebula dust swirling around the dancers' movements like an enchanting mist, and even an absolutely amazing performance from a colony of bioluminescent space slugs that was pure magic! But street ballet? That's completely unheard of!
Well, this intergalactic ballerina just had to find out more.
So, as soon as the portal was open and I was back on the ol' planet Earth, I jetted straight to Derbyshire, my home county, for a well-deserved cuppa with my Mum. After all, a girl's gotta have her essentials, right? But then, after a few hours of gossip and cake (because let's face it, Mum's cakes are divine!), I just had to get my ballet fix!
Now, it wasn't quite what I was expecting. There weren't any space ships zipping across the sky as I made my way to the Derby Theatre. And there was definitely no glowing nebula dust in the air. But even without all the extra intergalactic special effects, the atmosphere was simply electric.
And then the show started…
I can honestly say, it blew my cosmic socks off! This performance was filled with such passion, power, and emotion. It felt raw, honest, and captivating. It truly embodied the story, transporting the entire audience to a different world! And it was absolutely brimming with life!
This was Derby Theatre’s Summer Season, with Street Dance Spectacular showcasing local talent. A truly wonderful show filled with young performers with incredible skills and passion for the art form. And can we talk about the costumes?! My eyes practically popped out of their sockets with excitement – think modern and stylish but with a real edge to them. Just the perfect touch of daring for the stage!
You can just imagine the outfit envy, right? Oh, the joy of finding a new designer or an incredible vintage piece! A brand-new outfit always gives me a fresh perspective on my own style and it definitely fuels my artistic side, but nothing gives me more inspiration than watching beautiful movements and exquisite costumes on stage!
The experience just confirmed everything I knew about street ballet. It was bold, full of heart, and unlike anything I'd ever encountered in all my travels. It was absolutely breathtaking!
I'm so excited about the future of this particular style of ballet. Imagine - all the possibilities! And what's more, it's a real opportunity to break down boundaries. Imagine, wearing a pink tutu and dancing on the streets, letting your emotions guide you and spreading joy wherever you go. I can definitely see myself getting on board with this! It’s definitely not something I'd be too shy to do myself!
Speaking of which, if you're a tutu-loving intergalactic ballerina like myself, or simply someone who loves beautiful dance and beautiful clothes, be sure to check out this incredible performance if it's still running.
After all, it's never too late to discover a whole new universe of style and performance!
And of course, be sure to come back next Wednesday for more Pink Tutu adventures on www.pink-tutu.com!
See you soon, darlings,
Emma
P.S Don't forget, if you'd like to join me on one of my future intergalactic escapades, make sure you keep up-to-date with my upcoming performance schedule, as it's through the generous donations from those attending that my travels are funded! After all, exploring the galaxy in my trusty spaceship, The Cosmic Tutu, isn't cheap!
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