Hello my gorgeous lovelies! Itās Monday again, which means another adventure in the Big Apple for your favourite tutu-clad blogger. Itās been a week jam-packed with all the glitter and grace a girl could dream of!
Remember I told you last week about my big audition? Well, guess what? I landed it! Now, you lovely lot wonāt know this, but cough cough whispers Iāve been very secretly auditioning for the big dance number for the New York City Balletās gala opening night next month. Yes, you read that right. Emma of Pink Tutu Blog, finally hitting the big stage in NYC! This city has been absolutely buzzing with excitement since I found out - it was like my very own personal victory lap around Times Square.
To celebrate (and because the good news just deserved it), I had a little pre-performance splurge on some new shopping therapy, something every fashion-conscious tutu-wearing gal needs, wouldnāt you say? And this city does not disappoint. Imagine an explosion of all the bright and bold colours, fabulous furs, and sequinsā¦you get the picture! And then multiply that by a hundred, then by another hundred, and thatās what shopping in NYC feels like! My bank account might be sobbing right now, but I did find the perfect outfit for my gala debut, a glorious scarlet number with shimmering sequins, of course! Canāt wait to unveil it for you lovely lot on the night itself!
Speaking of unveiling, I discovered the most incredible new ballet store - you know, the kind where just walking in gives you instant āI want to twirl foreverā vibes? They even had a whole corner dedicated to custom-made tutus - gasp! I spent an entire afternoon with a seamstress picking the most exquisite fabric. I even tried on a gorgeous, floor-length, silver one - divine! I'm still deciding whether to get a second tutu for that one special performance. You see, this ballet world isnāt always rainbows and rose petals (sometimes it's even more dazzling!). It takes commitment to succeed in this city, which brings me to my own secret little dance journeyā¦.
A very special moment
Itās always slightly surreal seeing my name printed in the programme at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Every week, when I watch those phenomenal dancers give their heart and soul to the stage, it reminds me why I dedicate every single moment to this craft. It also inspires me. This theatre is magic; they embrace all sorts of dance styles, everything from modern to contemporary, and their work just blows me away every time.
This week's programme was full of gorgeous storytelling. You could literally feel every emotion - from raw passion to unbridled joy - just radiating out into the audience. Thatās why I love going to the theatre.
We Derbyshire girls love a good story, and itās in our blood, you know. My Nan used to say that we can make a whole Shakespearean drama out of having a cup of tea, so I reckon I learned my love of storytelling and theatre straight from her.
After the show, it was a quick detour to Little Italy, where I treated myself to the best pasta ever and a glass of Prosecco in a cute little trattoria. I felt like I had stepped back in time. There was a whole community, full of life and warmth - something very different to the usual bustle of New York, but perfectly in tune with that cosy Derbyshire vibe.
Then back on the Metro, the heartbeat of New York. I know, I know, I canāt travel anywhere without mentioning the epic journey on the Metro! This week was extra special, though. I felt like a dancer floating through time. A whole sea of different people on that train, each with their own unique journey to tell. You know what they say, New York City, where dreams come trueā¦ and what I realised that night? Itās the people here, in the hustle and bustle of life, who make the dreams come alive.
To wrap things upā¦
After an exciting few days in the City That Never Sleeps, I am feeling truly inspired! With my big gala performance approaching, I've got a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. I know it'll be a lot of work, but I am prepared to give my absolute best. Thatās my Derbyshire work ethic coming in!
Of course, Iāll be keeping you updated on everything, my loves. Be sure to check back next week for more adventures, more tutu-tastic stories, and more of this cityās unique magic. Until next Monday!
XOXO,
Emma,
Your Pink Tutu Ballerina š©°
P.S. What are your biggest dance dreams? Share with me in the comments!
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