Hello darlings! It's Emma here, your favourite pink tutu-clad, ballet-obsessed adventurer, writing to you from the delightful spa town of Harrogate. Can you believe it's September already? Where did the summer go? Luckily, it's still feeling delightfully warm here, which is just perfect for indulging in a little sunshine-filled ballet practice before heading out to see the wonderful A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Hall tonight!
As you know, I absolutely adore train journeys. Something about the rhythm of the tracks, the changing landscapes, and the sense of anticipation just fills me with such joy. And this trip was no exception. I even managed to squeeze in a little impromptu wildlife spotting as I journeyed through Yorkshire ā I saw the most adorable herd of deer bounding across the fields! Talk about picture-perfect scenery.
But enough about the journey! Let's talk tutus, because today's outfit is something special. You know how much I love my pink tutu collection, and today, I've pulled out a real stunner ā a vintage-inspired creation with layers and layers of tulle, just begging for a little twirl. I even found a delicate matching pink head band and a sweet little vintage cardigan to go with it. Honestly, the whole ensemble is practically screaming āwhimsical ballet ballerina!ā (Which, let's be honest, is my everyday vibe anyway.)
Harrogate itself is charming ā it's got this lovely, old-world feel with beautiful buildings, gardens, and that famous spa water. You know how much I adore pampering myself, so I had a cheeky go at the pump room today (I even sampled the famed mineral water!) and let me tell you, I feel so wonderfully rejuvenated! Itās as though Harrogateās gentle magic is already infusing my steps with grace.
Speaking of graceā¦ Oh! I have the most exciting news! I've been invited to teach a ballet workshop at the beautiful Harrogate Theatre tomorrow! Can you believe it?! This means I get to share my love of ballet with all the lovely people here, which, as you know, is something I absolutely adore. I can't wait to show them that anyone can learn ballet and that there's so much joy to be found in just letting your inner ballerina shine!
And guess what, I even packed my very special āballet-themedā picnic basket, filled with adorable finger sandwiches, mini quiche, and homemade strawberry and cream scones. (Don't worry, I brought my dainty pink thermos full of perfectly brewed Yorkshire tea too.) I plan on sharing it with my lovely students, because let's face it, nothing quite completes a ballet adventure like a little afternoon tea and a whole lot of graceful laughter!
I promise to fill you in on all the details of the workshop tomorrow, from my favourite ballerina poses to the cutest little "Pink Tutuā ballet moves Iāve whipped up. (Who knows, maybe Iāll even teach them a little something about "ballet street" - just because! )
Tonight though, my dear readers, it's all about the A Midsummer Nightās Dream. Iām utterly obsessed with this play - it's the perfect combination of fairy magic, romantic comedy, and just a touch of chaos. I even plan to surprise myself with a little pre-show pink tutu twirling (you know, just for the fun of it) - hopefully nobody will mind me doing a few cheeky pirouettes on the street. After all, we all need to unleash our inner ballerinas every now and then, right?!
Of course, Iāll be documenting the whole experience on Instagram and YouTube (with lots of fun "ballet-fied" stories), so make sure you check them out to join the ballet-tastic fun! And for all the pink tutu enthusiasts and aspiring ballerinas out there, you know I'm just a tweet away!
Keep spreading the pink tutu love!
Yours,
Emma
P.S. If you're ever feeling a little less than fabulous, just put on your pink tutu and remember that life's a stage and we are all ballerinas, waiting for our chance to shine! š
