Post #1643
Hello my darlings! It's Emma here, your favourite pink-loving ballerina, back with another thrilling adventure from the magical world of tutus and twirls!
Today I'm whisking you away to Walton Upon Thames, a delightful little town just outside of London. My trusty steed - a rather magnificent steed, mind you, a gorgeous cherry-red steam train - delivered me right to the station. The train journey was simply delightful - imagine a hundred fluffy pink clouds sailing past your window, except instead of clouds they're sheep, oh and don't forget the gentle rolling hills painted a kaleidoscope of green! Oh, and the most adorable little bird, a blue tit I think, was perched on the windowsill beside me! I felt so happy, like I was floating on a pink marshmallow cloud!
Why am I here in Walton Upon Thames, you ask? Well, I just couldn't resist the pull of the Theatre Royal. There was this incredible show coming to town - "Sleeping Beauty", but not your ordinary fairytale! This was "Sleeping Beauty" in a brand new modern interpretation! Now, you know how much I love re-imagining classics, it just adds such a thrilling new dimension to the storytelling. So, imagine my excitement when I discovered that the costume designer was creating brand-new designs for the production! The show itself was absolutely mesmerising! The dancers were phenomenal, the music was spellbinding, and the sets were breathtaking - the grand castle with its twinkly pink lights - ah, just gorgeous!
After the performance, I treated myself to the most divine little tea shop called "The Pink Petal". Imagine, dainty cakes the colour of a flamingo's feather, dainty little pink sandwiches filled with cucumber and cream cheese, and of course, a pot of perfectly brewed Earl Grey, accompanied by a delightful symphony of chatter and the tinkling of spoons.
But the highlight of the day, and this is absolutely true, my darlings, was encountering a beautiful black swan gliding serenely across the pond in the centre of Walton Upon Thames. It's as if the swan was a symbol of grace and elegance, just like ballet! Just seeing this beautiful creature made me feel so inspired - it's a reminder to me that beauty exists everywhere, just like magic.
My black tutu, of course, was the perfect accessory for this adventure! I paired it with my fluffy pink cardigan and a pair of sparkling white ballet flats - a touch of sophistication with a dash of whimsical charm. The black tutu, my darlings, it's my ultimate travel companion! It goes with everything!
Oh, before I forget, my darlings! I’m writing a brand new ballet routine inspired by the black swan, it will be amazing! It is going to incorporate the swan’s elegance, beauty, strength and grace! It will also be an absolute treat for the eyes. I have even started to draft out a new pink costume just for this routine - it will have long black, feathered, skirt and a sparkly pink bodice! I cannot wait to perform this dance! It is truly a dream of mine!
But now, my lovely readers, it’s time to hop off the train. It is a brand-new day tomorrow, a brand new pink-tutu-filled adventure, so you must join me. Head on over to my website - www.pink-tutu.com. Follow me on all my social channels - I'm Emma, the pink tutu ballerina and I'm on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat, and Threads.
Until tomorrow, stay stylish and embrace the pink tutu life!
Lots of love and twirls,
Emma 💖🩰
