Wednesday, 4th January 2017
Hello, darlings! It’s Emma here, back from another thrilling adventure in the great cosmic ballet! This week I've been orbiting planet Earth, and let me tell you, there’s no place like home – even if home is a swirling ball of blues and greens!
But before I tell you all about my earthly exploits, let’s have a quick catch up on this week’s adventures, shall we? Last week, I was twirling across the shimmering silver plains of Andromeda, learning the art of gravity-defying leaps from the alien ballerinas of Andromeda XII. It’s certainly a challenge to dance in a near-weightless environment, but I’m getting there, one cosmic pirouette at a time!
This week, I've landed back on dear old planet Earth, which is feeling rather refreshing after all that starry expanse. My favourite part about returning to Earth is, of course, all the fabulous fashion! As much as I love the celestial fabrics and dazzling nebula-print outfits of some of the galactic planets, there's simply no place like Earth for some exquisite terrestrial couture.
Speaking of Earthly delights, I made a special visit to my favourite London theatre this week – the Royal Opera House. This legendary palace of performance has such a rich history – I swear I could feel the whispers of centuries past swirling through the air as I slipped into my velvet seat!
This week's ballet performance was a triumph! The exquisite dancers from the Royal Ballet Company transported me to a land of romance and grace. And, of course, the costumes were pure artistry - flowing silk gowns, shimmering velvets, and yes, even a few tutus! I especially loved the leading ballerina's tulle skirt – so much so that I simply had to buy myself a similar one on my visit to London’s glorious Harrods! A ballerina has to shop, darling, or how else would we keep up with the latest trends, both in the intergalactic realm and right here on planet Earth!
Of course, a trip back to my home town in Derbyshire was also in order. Nothing beats a proper home-cooked meal, a steaming cup of tea, and a gossip with my dearest Mum about the local ballet scene.
Did you know, my darlings, that the history of tutus goes back centuries? Before tutus, dancers had to wear cumbersome layers of fabric, which made dancing, well, let’s just say it was much less graceful! But thankfully, with the rise of ballet in the 19th century, a whole new world of ballet design blossomed. This, dear reader, led to the development of the classic tutu we know and love – a shorter, more flowing version that allowed dancers to execute their pirouettes, jetés, and fouetté with more freedom!
And speaking of ballet history, this week I learned an intriguing fact about the Royal Opera House! It wasn’t originally known as the Royal Opera House at all. For many years it was simply a grand hall that hosted dances, concerts, and even political events!
It’s all about finding beauty in unexpected places, wouldn’t you agree? Just like a stunning ballet dancer gliding across the stage with elegance and grace, there's a unique beauty in history, too! It's about learning from the past and incorporating that knowledge to create something even more brilliant for the future.
I think I’ve gone on long enough about my terrestrial adventures! But one last thing before I go - a reminder of my ultimate goal: To get everyone in the universe wearing a pink tutu! Let’s bring some glamour and sparkle to every corner of the galaxy, one fabulous, feathery tulle creation at a time!
And don't forget to keep up with my travels by visiting www.pink-tutu.com every Wednesday for another fabulous blog post.
Stay sparkly, dear readers, and until next week!
Love,
Emma 💖 tutu💖