#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2024-08-07

Hello darlings! It's your favourite ballerina, Emma, here, bringing you a whole heap of pink tulle and interstellar glamour from the depths of Planet Earth! I can't believe it's been another week since my last cosmic adventure – time just whizzes by when you're gallivanting around the galaxy.

As usual, I'm posting every Wednesday on www.pink-tutu.com – your one-stop shop for all things sparkly and fabulous! Today's theme, my lovelies, is all about our dear old home planet – because honestly, you can’t go wrong with a little Earth-bound magic, can you?

Let’s just be honest – Earth has been calling to me for a little while now. Sometimes, even the most adventurous heart longs for the comfort of home. I was really missing my weekly ballet class (my tutus are aching to feel the polished wood of the studio floor, you know) and I’d had a hankering for Derbyshire’s famously good tea and cakes – oh the delights of a warm slice of Victoria sponge after a sweaty but satisfying ballet class. So, here I am, back on the good ol' Earth!

The moment I landed at Heathrow Airport, the city lights twinkling in the dusk, I felt this surge of excitement. It’s that “I’m home” feeling, but on a grander, more galactic scale!

My spaceship has been lovingly packed away in a secure hangar on the outskirts of London (safety first, ladies!). I whizzed myself a perfectly pink London cab to my comfy Notting Hill flat – and, naturally, took my favourite fuchsia feather boa for the ride.

I am so excited to get my fix of home-grown culture - I hear The Royal Ballet has a phenomenal performance coming up, and English National Ballet has just announced their autumn schedule – Oh how I can’t wait to be twirling among the crème de la crème of ballerinas here in good ol’ Blighty. It's time to bask in the warmth of the earthly ballet world, and who knows – perhaps I'll find myself some lovely inspiration for my upcoming interstellar tours.

It’s time for an outfit change!

There's nothing like a spot of high street shopping in London’s West End to bring a smile to my face! Now, this wouldn't be a Pink Tutu World blog if we weren’t discussing outfits, so I have been meticulously crafting a “ballet in the big city” look. It involves an ivory chiffon midi skirt, the softest tulle I’ve ever encountered, a slinky black strappy top, and of course – the quintessential piece, my gorgeous, handcrafted baby pink tulle tutu with sparkly detailing and shimmering accents! Think fairytale meets metropolis – elegant, edgy, and divinely glamorous.

I may be off to a ballet class in this gorgeous attire - you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll be dazzling the local Covent Garden residents!

Speaking of Covent Garden – it’s one of the world’s oldest and most iconic opera houses, and of course, the site of countless ballet history moments. Did you know, dear friends, that Covent Garden’s first ballet was way back in 1733?! And who’d have thought, that our iconic tutus, those clouds of shimmering fabric we hold dear, are comparatively quite new, evolving through history from their simpler predecessors? I've been studying my favourite era - the Romantic era of ballet, where the tulle blossomed and twirled. The romantic ballerinas would've absolutely loved the space opera! There's a lovely connection between the dance, history, and even our galactic travels.

Now, onto my mission! I’ve been spending so much time in outer space – I’m so happy to see the #pinktutu movement expanding into our dear solar system! This month has been quite spectacular. The intergalactic Ballet Association held a stellar gala on Venus, showcasing incredible #balletbeyondborders performances and a breathtaking tutu collection (pink, of course, was in abundance!) . We have seen the most remarkable things: Tutus adorned with crystals collected from shooting stars, tutus made from nebulous gas clouds, and the most stunning, bioluminescent pink tulle imaginable – it's enough to make any fashionista blush!

Speaking of which – there is a brand-new, state-of-the-art ballet academy being constructed on Mars, so watch this space for news on my next tour!

Oh my, but Planet Earth is alive with creativity! I visited a truly incredible, unique, fashion exhibit showcasing up-and-coming artists in the East End. My word, those young creatives are taking the world of couture by storm. There were intricate designs using reclaimed fabrics, holographic dresses with iridescent shine, and daring silhouettes that could've come straight off the set of a sci-fi film – all made with love and a fierce dedication to innovation. I'll be featuring some of these emerging designers in a post coming soon – they absolutely have the sparkle and spirit I admire!

Next week’s post – The ballet academy on Mars is nearly complete. Oh, it’s just so exciting! We have to see the building of a state-of-the-art school for young budding interstellar dancers. We’ll take a trip into the interior of Mars. The Martians have some super fashion secrets to share… See you next Wednesday for another out-of-this-world adventure!

Until then, dear lovelies, may your days be filled with sunshine, joy, and perhaps a little twirl of your own. Remember, the world is your stage!

Sending you all my love and glittery hugs,

Emma xx