Wednesday 19th October 2016
Hello, darlings! Itâs Emma here, back from another absolutely dazzling intergalactic adventure, and this week, Iâm positively brimming with excitement to tell you all about my latest trip: Ballet on Planet Earth!
Now, I know what youâre thinking, âEmma, you love ballet, we know. Whatâs so special about ballet on Earth?â Well, my sweet little cherubs, itâs like this â ballet is one of those things thatâs truly universal, it transcends borders and planets and, letâs face it, time and space. And honestly, to experience the heart-pumping joy, the swirling twirls, and the breathtaking leaps on another planet â oh, itâs truly a delight!
Let me tell you all about my fabulous journeyâŚ
My spaceship â which, as you know, is custom-designed in a most magnificent shade of blush pink â took off from my apartment in Derbyshire with a gentle hum. (Derbyshire is a quaint county in England, perfect for tutu twirling â there are beautiful rolling hills you can prance through!) We journeyed through the Milky Way â donât you just adore the constellations, darling? They remind me of glittering starbursts in a tutu⌠â and landed in a shimmering metropolis on Planet Earth, with skyscrapers reaching high above the clouds. They looked so utterly fabulous â and in a rather charming way â they resembled a forest of oversized pink ballet shoes, donât you think?
We arrived just in time to see the most glorious production of Swan Lake, performed by the local ballet company. I must tell you about this enchanting dance â oh, it truly took my breath away! There was a magnificent Tchaikovsky soundtrack, with a perfect symphony of soft violins and soaring cellos.
I adored the ballerinaâs shimmering white tutus; they twirled with grace and precision, as delicate as swan feathers catching the wind. There were even sparkly sequins catching the stage lights, making them shimmer with a subtle shimmer - such divine detail. There was just a touch of sparkle in her bun, oh, you know me, obsessed with a good sparkly hair clip. I simply could not resist asking for a picture â whatâs a pink tutu lover to do when a moment this magnificent comes around?!
The male dancer, a prince in black velvet, was quite divine â though my dear, I think he would benefit from some of my fashion tips⌠A touch of pink is all he needs, honestly, pink adds a bit of magic to everyoneâs outfits. Oh, my dear! Youâd just love the dance they performed in the second act â itâs pure theatrical enchantment. The ballet dancers seemed to float across the stage as graceful swans, they truly were a sight to behold, absolutely divine. And the passion, oh the passion⌠sighs dreamily I believe I might have shed a few happy tears⌠(but, of course, I applied my waterproof mascara. You never want a ballet performance to spoil your make-up. Pink mascara, obviously.)
Hereâs a little pink-tutu tip, darling! Always have a special dance performance that brings you a feeling of utter delight and joy â a performance that will inspire your spirit and remind you to never give up on your dreams. I have many from all my travels, Iâm a huge fan of ballet! You see, for me, the beauty of ballet isn't just the dancing â although that is beautiful beyond words - but also the sheer elegance of the performance as a whole.
After the Swan Lake show, I made my way through the city, oh, it was a ballet lover's paradise! Everywhere I went, there was the enchanting sound of piano keys, tinkling percussion, and violin strings playing. I truly had to pick my jaw up from the pavement, twice! It was as if the whole city was holding its breath â all for a magnificent balletic performance. Itâs clear, planet Earth loves a bit of theatre and I adored it â there were even people twirling around with ballet ribbons in the streets, what a sight to see! (Do let me know if anyone in Derbyshire fancy a spot of street ballet practice in their pinks). I mean, they can be fun. There's just a little magic in twirling. Oh, youâll see â in no time, it'll be the newest global fashion sensation. Pink tutus and street ballet, what a lovely thought⌠Oh, how delightful!
Oh, I simply had to pop into a beautiful Parisian-style bakery, where I had the most delightful petit fours â tiny squares of pure deliciousness! They tasted like ballet shoes and tiny pink ballerina buns â swoon. They came in a selection of colours: ivory, pink, black, with sprinkles! (And lots of sugar!)
Next, I went on a tour of one of the most famous museums, exploring ballet history â and it did make me chuckle that this beautiful art form was still as enchanting, even all the way back on a rather dusty planet. This must have been the first time these ancient dancers ever had a chance to witness a tutu â their outfits certainly werenât so chic, but whoâs to say, perhaps I was their inspiration for this elegant, swishy trend? And that made my heart simply soar with joy!
Fashion is truly timeless
Then I explored some amazing dance studios! Oh, these classes made my heart throb with anticipation. All the teachers were just adorable. We shared such delightful giggles, as we practiced ballet exercises together, their eyes lit up as if they had never experienced true ballet happiness until theyâd met the amazing, pink tutu-wearing queen that is me⌠(donât you just love that they get all that joy just from sharing the passion for dance!)
We did some beautiful, dreamy pirouettes â oh, did my tutus whirl! I believe there was even a special Pink Tutu World group class, especially for planet Earth, and letâs just say my fashion sense truly inspired those who attended! It was just lovely to watch those little ballet dancers; there were so many charming pirouette-ing children.
Remember, little darlings, pink is never too old. Ever!
But the thing that truly blew me away was a wonderful old shop selling old ballet tutus. This amazing shop housed the most delicate, breathtakingly intricate ballet shoes, magnificent in their design and so wonderfully vintage! We danced across the shop floor as a grand waltz, so full of life and energy. The shop owner was charming and gave me such an inspiring pep talk on finding your place in the universe. Honestly, she really was like an extra fairy godmother!
My dear friends, donât you simply adore how every place I go inspires me in a truly beautiful way? Ballet really is such a wonderfully beautiful universal language. Even if we are on the opposite side of the universe, the love of ballet and tutus just knows no bounds. It just makes you feel, oh, simply marvelous inside, you know? So happy!
My final day on Planet Earth saw me enjoy a wonderful, enchanting musical in a stunning vintage theatre, complete with twinkling lights, velvet seats and lots of delicious-smelling popcorn! (Which, honestly, reminds me of sugar plums, only far more⌠erm, sugary!)
My visit to planet Earth gave me such a sense of happiness. The people were kind and charming and I believe their planet will be just as amazing in another, erm, million years. So, my sweet lovelies, the pink tutu journey continues, and I promise that you'll adore where I travel next.
Itâs all about following your dreams, being passionate, believing in yourself⌠and oh, you'll know this: wearing a fabulous, delightful pink tutuâŚ
See you next Wednesday on pink-tutu.com, for more adventures from your favorite pink tutu princess.
With love, Emma xx
