Wednesday 27th December 2023
Darling readers! Itâs Emma here, back with you from Planet Earth for another installment of Pink Tutu World! It's December 27th, which, if youâre on Earth like me, probably means youâve been eating mince pies until your tummy feels like a Christmas pudding, or else you've been in the middle of a chaotic post-Christmas cleanup, like I have. No time to twirl though! Not when there's a spaceship waiting to whisk me away to a glittering intergalactic ballet performance on Jupiter!
Yes, my lovelies, this week's adventure is all about space travel and celestial dance! Honestly, I haven't had this much fun since the time I got caught up in a massive, sparkling-pink snowstorm on Mars, while wearing my "Celestial Twinkle" tutu. Speaking of which, I'm still dreaming of getting that tutu cleaned. Pink snow is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but it's definitely not ideal for delicate tulle!
Anyway, before we dive into all the glittery space ballet goodness, let's talk about something that makes my heart sing: Planet Earth. Did you know, darlings, that Earth is a ballet paradise? This week, the Royal Ballet in London is hosting the world premiere of "The Enchanted Forest". The plot is super exciting - imagine woodland sprites, mystical creatures, and dancing fairies all wearing fabulous, emerald-green costumes, fluttering across the stage. I'm dying to see it! I have tickets to the dress rehearsal.
You know I always like to indulge in some fabulous fashion for every occasion, and I simply cannot resist wearing my new âTwinkling Leavesâ tutu for the ballet. It's the perfect blend of woodland elegance and vibrant green, just like the enchanting costumes in the show. It makes me think of those breathtaking "Sleeping Beauty" costumes I saw at the National Theatre in the Spring.
Oh, speaking of enchanting, let's chat about some tutu history. Have you ever considered the humble beginnings of the ballet tutu? You can find mention of ballet in paintings and sculptures all the way back to ancient Egypt, but the tutu, as we know it, didn't really arrive until the 18th century. The original idea, a bit more practical and not so pink, involved wrapping yards of lightweight fabric around the dancer, leaving their arms and shoulders bare. It was only when Marie Taglioni, a brilliant ballet star who I consider a tutu hero, arrived on the scene, that the shorter, flouncy, tutu became the iconic dancewear it is today!
But let's bring it back to my journey. I packed a "Galaxy Dream" pink tutu for the Jupiter performance - you know, with the starlight sequins and the celestial-print tulle. It seemed fitting for the occasion!
Youâre wondering about the show, arenât you? Well, picture this: the grand stage on Jupiter, bathed in a mesmerizing array of iridescent hues. Hundreds of dancers in shimmering silver tutus are performing to the most breathtaking score Iâve ever heard - itâs like celestial harmony translated into a swirling, ethereal dance. I was practically levitating! It's truly magical! I just wish you could be here, darlings, to see it!
As always, I funded my journey with my signature ballet performances â on the spaceship, of course! Everyone in the galactic ballet community knows how much I love performing, and trust me, this time, I didn't disappoint! You know me: Iâm always ready to twirl in my sparkly pink tutus. I wore my dazzling âCosmic Butterflyâ tutu, with the iridescent butterfly wings - oh, the effect was heavenly! Everyone, from the cosmic critters to the super-stylish alien beings, just stopped to watch me pirouette, and, of course, gave me standing ovations. I swear, they've never seen a pink tutu before - a lot of green and blue in the universe. Maybe I can change that, haha.
Before we head to our next galactic adventure, I have a little challenge for all my pink-loving followers on Earth: Find a friend whoâs never seen a ballet before and treat them to a show. Tell them about the tutu, the history, the art form. You never know â they might even fall in love with ballet as much as I do.
And just to keep that positive energy flowing, I always end my blog with a fun fact that gets me bouncing with joy. This week, did you know that some of the earliest ballet slippers were made with soft kid leather, making them super light and flexible? This really emphasized the natural elegance and grace of ballet, just like the dance itself.
Until next Wednesday, darlings, remember to spread that pink tutu magic! And always, always remember: youâre amazing!
Lots of twirls, Emma www.pink-tutu.com
