#PinkTutuBlogNYC Monday 2014-11-17 she danced in New York City

Hello darlings! It’s Monday again and you know what that means - it’s time for another fabulously pink adventure in the Big Apple!

As you know, my name is Emma, and my passion is dancing. I love the graceful, feminine flow of ballet, and I believe there's nothing more beautiful than the twirling and pirouette of a perfectly spun pink tutu.

That's why I started this little blog! I’ve packed my dance bag and headed to the bright lights of New York to bring a touch of magic to the city and, hopefully, encourage you all to wear a pink tutu – why not, eh?! A girl can dream! After all, life is way too short to be anything other than sparkly and fabulously fun.

This week, my travels have been absolutely whirlwind!

My week started with a bang! I was absolutely over the moon to nab tickets to see the New York City Ballet perform at the glorious Lincoln Center. Their new programme featured Tchaikovsky's haunting “Symphony of Psalms” and Balanchine's iconic “Jewels” . The first ballet, "Symphony of Psalms", transported me to another world. The ethereal, poetic movements of the dancers mirrored the music beautifully, with moments of raw emotion and passionate bursts of pure dance magic. The use of a translucent gauze fabric gave the stage a shimmering haze – just the sort of thing that makes this little ballerina dream!

Next came "Jewels", and that's when the sheer joy of dance took over. The colourful costumes were simply breathtaking! They danced like the dewdrops sparkling on a bright, summer morning. I absolutely fell in love with the choreography, it was so dazzling! There's something very special about a dance show that makes you feel as if your own feet have taken off and are swirling across the stage too.

To keep my own toes tapping, I signed up for a beginners’ ballet class at Broadway Dance Center. I must admit I was a little nervous to dance in front of so many other people! There’s no hiding in the back row, especially when you’re the only one with a pink tutu. But you know what? Everyone was so welcoming!

The class itself was brilliant. The teacher was great, and it was just so much fun to try new steps with such lovely company. I’m sure you’re all expecting to hear that we ended the class with a full-on "Swan Lake" scene, but unfortunately no grand jetés for me yet! However, I'm practicing hard! And one day…

After all that dancing, I decided it was time to fuel up with a good old cuppa! And as always, my dear, a visit to the Big Apple wouldn't be complete without a little shopping! The iconic Tiffany's always has me drooling! I even found myself daydreaming of dancing across the legendary 5th Avenue in my perfect pink tutu. Who knows what magical possibilities lie ahead for my dear, little pink tutu?

New York City is definitely the city that never sleeps, and its vibrant energy has completely swept me off my feet! And now it's time to hit the streets in search of some inspiring fashion and beautiful art, with my trusty camera in hand, ready to capture the next gorgeous Instagram shot!

It's been a whirlwind, and I am going to take a break from the city that never sleeps. This is no ordinary weekend for this Derbyshire girl; I'm heading back to the green rolling hills of England for my Mum's birthday. Now that’s going to be a truly heartwarming and wonderfully traditional British family affair. I'll bring a sprinkle of the Big Apple with me, though – some of the iconic, dazzling New York energy just has to be shared!

Join me next Monday for another fabulous and utterly pink, Pink Tutu Blog! And until then, be sure to keep those toes tappin', and wear pink whenever you can – that's my mission, darling. Don't be shy – we've all got a pink tutu inside us waiting to burst out!

This is Emma signing off from the vibrant, colourful, exciting world of New York City… but don’t worry darlings, I’ll be back with more fabulously pink adventures very soon!