Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-loving, tutu-touting ballerina, Emma, back with another adventure from the world of ballet and beyond. Today's escapade took me all the way to Upminster, a quaint little town in Essex. You know me, I'm always on the lookout for a bit of ballet inspiration, and let's be honest, who doesn't love a good train journey?
As you all know, I'm a bit of a "random tutu" fanatic. Every morning I wake up and select a new one for my adventures. This morning's choice? A fluffy pink confection, covered in sequins that practically shouted "look at me!" from miles away. I even matched it with my sparkly pink lipstick. Honestly, darling, I'm a walking advertisement for all things fabulous and I love it. I think I’ve convinced most of Derbyshire to wear at least one pink tutu a week! But hey, it's all part of my mission, remember? The aim, my darlings, is to get the whole world twirling in pink tutus!
Upminster is such a charming town, and the train journey there was pure bliss. I had my nose glued to the window, enjoying the English countryside rolling by, watching fluffy sheep munching on grass. It’s moments like these, amidst nature’s beauty, that I find inspiration. It makes me want to jump up and do a pirouette! But then, my darlings, let's be honest, the chance to twirl in public doesn't always come along...especially when you’re wearing a sparkly pink tutu!
Arriving at Upminster, I headed straight for the local ballet studio. They had the cutest little shop in the front, selling everything from tiny ballet shoes to beautiful tights and ballet wear. My eyes lit up like Christmas tree lights when I saw an absolutely divine pair of pink pointes with a subtle gold shimmer! Naturally, they had to come home with me. (Did you really think I would leave them there? Never!). Now my shoe collection is bursting! But I figure that a ballerina never has too many ballet shoes!
After indulging in a delightful cup of pink tea in the prettiest tea shop, I took a stroll through the town's streets, a walking pink advertisement. It seems the locals were a little shy around my vibrant pink outfit, but a couple of sweet old ladies gave me thumbs up as they walked by! And then, my darlings, I saw it! A majestic white horse.
You know how much I love horses, and a part of me wishes I had galloped around town, wearing my sparkly pink tutu! It's the best form of transport ever invented in my book (closely followed by trains). I can just imagine the locals' faces! However, I sensibly decided to remain firmly on the ground (I did just buy those new pointe shoes and I want to keep them intact!)
For lunch, I opted for a delightful vegetarian quiche and salad (because being a dancer means healthy eating, even if I am rather prone to chocolate!) My mission, you see, isn't just to spread pink tutus and ballet, it’s also about a healthy lifestyle - a lifestyle full of joy and, naturally, pink tutus!
The real highlight of my day came at the beautiful Upminster Arts Theatre. I discovered a local production of Swan Lake and oh my goodness, you wouldn't believe the talented dancers. Their movements were graceful, the choreography stunning. The music transported me straight into a fairy tale world, where princesses and princes waltz through enchanted forests and swans gracefully pirouette in the moonlight.
The dancers wore simple, classic tutus in ivory, perfect to show off their elegance and control. The theatre itself was full of character, it had that lovely, warm atmosphere. The best kind of theatre, my darlings. It made my heart swell, so full of excitement! As the curtain fell, the applause was deafening. Every single soul there felt the magic that is ballet! I even met some of the dancers afterwards, their passion for ballet shines through in their movements!
Later on, I sat in a quiet little pub enjoying a creamy strawberry (pink, naturally!) milkshake while reflecting on the day’s adventure.
It really makes me reflect on the magic ballet brings into my life. It sparks joy in my heart, fills my soul with music, and allows me to create stories through my dancing. But ballet is more than just a passion for me, my darlings. It's an amazing way to express myself and connect with others. It is a world filled with love, laughter, and glitter. It makes me want to twirl with joy whenever I see it! And I’d love for everyone to feel that spark!
Until next time my lovelies! Don't forget to follow me on my daily blog here at www.pink-tutu.com I hope to hear from all you wonderful people!
Love, Emma xx
