Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Hello darlings! It’s Emma here, your favourite pink tutu-wearing space explorer, and oh my goodness, have I got a blog post for you! I’ve just arrived back on dear old Planet Earth after a whirlwind tour of the galaxy, and let me tell you, it’s been magical!
Before I start gushing about all the celestial wonders I’ve experienced, I must share something exciting with you. I recently got a brand-new spaceship! Well, actually it’s a refurbished vintage model, but she’s beautiful! All sparkly chrome and fitted out with a state-of-the-art, pink-tutu-approved sound system! It’s the perfect chariot for travelling the cosmos, let me tell you.
But enough about my lovely new ride – you know you’re here for the ballet!
So, the past couple of weeks have been a total whirl of stardust and twirls! My intergalactic itinerary has been packed with balletic extravaganzas from Alpha Centauri to the Andromeda Galaxy! You see, darlings, it’s important for us pink tutu devotees to explore the wonders of dance all across the universe, because, well, ballet is universal, don’t you think?
This time, I started my celestial ballet pilgrimage at a phenomenal show on Sirius. They’ve got some real talent there, believe me. The choreography was exquisite – all sharp lines and beautiful fluid movements – the music, it truly stirred my soul! The ballerinas, all dressed in shimmery metallic tutus that were quite the showstopper! There wasn't a pink tutu in sight, so I definitely needed to give them a little sartorial advice, don't you think? 😉
After a delightful time on Sirius, my ship made its way to Proxima Centauri, a breathtakingly beautiful planet. The locals here love a bit of a good ballet and hosted an absolutely dazzling gala at the most incredible venue - a palace carved from amethyst crystal, shimmering under a double rainbow. Honestly, it was like something out of a fairytale! It was truly an experience that will stay with me forever.
From Proxima Centauri, I popped over to Vega to catch a ballet performance that combined elements of both classical and modern dance. It was absolutely incredible! Imagine flowing silks, gravity-defying leaps, and graceful movements like flowing water! You know how much I love both classical and modern ballet, so it was a truly delightful fusion! Plus, a local designer created a special pink tutu collection just for the performance. Talk about heavenly!
Oh! Before I forget, I discovered a gorgeous shop on the planet, Uranus! Honestly, a little slice of pink tutu heaven! They had this incredible range of sequined leotards and fluffy, ethereal tutus that would make any ballerina’s heart swoon. I treated myself to a celestial-patterned tutu with a shimmering starlight embellishment. I think you’ll agree, it’s totally out of this world!
After spending several days shopping in that cosmic paradise, I eventually set my sights back on planet Earth. After all, there's something quite special about returning to my home planet. Derbyshire is where it all began, and as you all know, this is where I first fell in love with the beautiful world of ballet.
My London Ballet Trip:
Well, darlings, this week, my adventures continued! I decided to pay a visit to my old friend Sarah who I haven't seen for a while. I know we live just over an hour from each other, but she works as a nurse in a hospital, so she has a hectic life. It always feels like a proper treat when we finally get a chance to catch up! I knew that she loves the ballet as much as I do, and with the Royal Ballet doing Swan Lake at the Royal Opera House in London this month, it felt like the perfect excuse to get together for a night of ballerinas, beautiful costumes, and a bit of fabulous food!
Sarah was all over it and said she'd treat me to a delicious Indian restaurant just before the show, and then afterwards we'd grab a hot chocolate in Covent Garden. I mean, talk about a perfect day! The Royal Ballet are just so brilliant; I know that most of their principal dancers are super famous all over the world.
There are only a few performances left, but you can get tickets at the Royal Opera House box office! Do try and get there if you can – but tell you what, as a special treat just for my readers, I have a secret tip – if you book the tickets on their website between 11am and 12pm every Monday you get a £25 off each ticket! You’re welcome, darlings!
Speaking of special treats, I just had the most delightful encounter. I was walking through the Royal Opera House when I bumped into Miss Deneuve herself! It's funny, she’s almost always seen in the pinkest shade of lipstick - and don't get me started on her gorgeous little pink handbag! Such an iconic figure in film and fashion, don't you think? It took all my strength not to let out a squeal of excitement!
Anyway, I must say a massive hello to my other special London-based friends! If you're reading this, please know that I'm sending you a hug from the cosmos. It feels great to be back on home ground after a few weeks out exploring.
However, before I say goodbye and disappear back into space to resume my planetary exploration, I do have some news. It’s been a while since I’ve organised a ‘Pink Tutu Extravaganza’ in London, don’t you think? Let's get all our local ballet enthusiasts together for a right royal ballet-themed celebration. How about I treat you all to the most wonderful evening out, and who knows maybe there’ll be some new pink tutus for the occasion? Just tell you what, stay tuned – I’ll be announcing all the details on the blog next week!
Tutu Time!:
On a completely different note, I’ve been looking into tutu history, darlings! I love to delve into the archives and find out what people have been wearing over the decades. Well, the real tutus were, as many of you already know, created for ballet – can you believe they only have been around since the mid-nineteenth century! The classic design actually has its roots in the Spanish skirt known as a faldine - isn’t that interesting? There were early ballerina costumes made of muslin or lightweight gauze and then a sort of mini-tutu style of fabric-covered hoops for ballerinas of the Romantic period, but the design of a full-length tutu didn't really start to be seen until the later part of the nineteenth century! I know that most people associate the tutu with classical ballet, but as I mentioned before, the tutu also has a really important place in ballet’s modern history, especially when the style of choreography moved from those delicate leaps to bolder, faster and often dramatic contemporary ballets! I have just purchased an old ballet book called “Costume and Character in Ballet”, that really gives an excellent historical overview of ballet costumes, and in particular tutus!
In all of the time I have been exploring the vast and incredible reaches of our galaxy, there has been one thought that is constantly bouncing around in my pink tutu-filled mind: What will future tutu designs be like? Will we have shimmering iridescent tutus that reflect starlight, or perhaps glowing bioluminescent tutus that light up the night? I wonder if they’ll have built-in space travel functionality so ballerinas can dance in weightless environments! Or even… maybe… a pink tutu-inspired space suit, allowing us to gracefully pirouette across planets and galaxies in stunning style? That's an exciting prospect, isn't it?
Well, darlings, it's time for me to jet off to another exciting adventure! Remember to subscribe to the website for exclusive deals and latest pink tutu news. Don’t forget, every Wednesday you’ll find my weekly blog post! If you’ve any tips for intergalactic dance adventures, please feel free to leave a comment – it's always a pleasure to hear from my favourite readers.
See you next Wednesday, and remember, always keep your pink tutu spirit shining bright!
Lots of love,
Emma
The Pink Tutu Blogger
www.pink-tutu.com
