Hello darlings!
It's your girl, Emma, back with another sprinkle of pink-tutu-filled adventure. Today, I'm buzzing with excitement because my day started with a whirlwind train journey to the charming Carshalton. You see, Carshalton holds a special place in my heart because of the beautiful Carshalton House and Gardens, which, as you all know, is an absolute haven for nature lovers like myself. But today, the draw wasn't the beautiful flora and fauna, although I did sneak a peek at the gorgeous resident peacocks. No, today I was on a mission of pure ballerinalicious bliss!
I arrived in Carshalton in the most magical way - by train! It's a proper journey that whisks you through the British countryside, allowing me to indulge in a spot of people-watching and, of course, dreaming of my next twirling adventure. You know how much I love the romance of trains - that clinking, rhythmic soundtrack of wheels on tracks...it's just pure poetry!
Ballet Blooms in Carshalton
After a lovely walk through Carshalton Village (where I couldn't resist a sneaky stop at a cute little flower shop to purchase a delicate pink rose - can't be a ballet blogger without a bit of flora!) I made my way to the beautiful Carshalton College. This college, with its graceful architecture and warm welcoming atmosphere, was playing host to a ballet masterclass!
I simply adore workshops - they're the perfect opportunity to learn new steps, hone your existing technique, and meet other ballet enthusiasts. Imagine a room full of pink tutus - so much girly energy, and a collective buzz of excitement as we got ready to dance! Today's masterclass focused on pliés and arabesques, my absolute favourites! There's something so captivating about the elegance of pliés and the grace of arabesques - they truly embody the heart of classical ballet.
It was absolutely magical! We all learnt so much, laughed together, and danced our hearts out! I've even adopted a new plie technique today – I'm a proper plié-pro now! This is exactly what ballet is all about: passion, precision, and positivity! You really have to get out there and try it, ladies!
Ballet: Not Just for Ballerinas!
Of course, my love of ballet extends far beyond the studio and onto the streets of Carshalton. Just walking around the village with my pink tutu swishing in the breeze felt exquisitely ballet-esque! The cobbled streets and ancient buildings created an almost fairytale setting. You can’t help but feel like you're walking through a storybook scene, with the local flora providing the perfect balletic backdrops. The little cafes felt so French, with their little terraces overlooked by the balcony above.
There's a certain energy about ballet that spills out beyond the studio, infecting everything it touches, making you feel light and lovely, ready to twirl your way through life!
Carshalton Delights
Once my masterclass bliss had ended I spent some time exploring the charming Carshalton Park, where I spotted gorgeous ducks and swans gliding gracefully through the crystal clear ponds (very graceful, like us ballet dancers!), and some scampering squirrels (that reminded me of some of the boys I've met in the ballet classes!), followed by a delicious lunch at a quaint tea room, where the cakes looked so much like they could have been in a ballet costume. Pink icing and cream! Absolutely gorgeous.
I found my self pondering why we don’t have ballet classes in parks - it seems such an ideal way to get in touch with nature. Imagine a group of tutus and pink tights practising pliés and fouettés by the lake side, the gentle rustling of leaves adding to the elegance!
Spreading The Tutu Love
After my lovely Carshalton day - filled with tutu inspiration - I took my train back to Derbyshire dreaming of more pink tutu adventures and more ballet in the world!
You see, my goal, darlings, is to get the whole world wearing pink tutus, one tutu at a time. To get everyone embracing the magic and joy of ballet. Just think, the world a little bit more pink and a lot more tutu! Wouldn’t that be simply glorious?
You can catch me next in Kent! So be sure to check back in at www.pink-tutu.com for all the latest tutu tales!
Until next time, love from Emma! xx
