Hey everyone, it's Emma from Derbyshire, and today's blog is a real treat! I'm off on an adventure, my trusty white tutu in tow, because Longton is beckoning! It's all about pink tutus and the magical world of ballet, remember? And I just can't get enough of it.
First things first, though. You know me - I love a bit of style, even when I'm travelling! And what could be more stylish than a journey by train? I just love the romance of chugging along through the countryside, watching the world go by, feeling the gentle sway of the carriages. There's something truly special about train travel that puts me in a blissful mood. I think it must be the gentle rhythm of the rails. It's definitely got that same kind of calming energy as the rhythmic sway of a dancer's body in a ballet class.
This morning I felt like I was in one of my favourite ballets - "Swan Lake" - all swishing and floating in my fabulous pink dress. I always pack a beautiful pink dress and some fabulous accessories to make train journeys a bit more special. Let's be honest, who wouldn't want to look like a fairytale princess while travelling through the heart of the English countryside? There were definitely some envious glances at me today! I swear the people next to me on the train looked at my dress as if I'd just stepped off the stage of the Royal Opera House.
Speaking of "Swan Lake" and fabulous dresses, it reminded me of an article I read recently about the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova. She had her own personal designer make her performance costumes! And she'd travel around the world with her whole company, taking everything they needed with them for the show!
Of course, I'm not Anna Pavlova. I haven't got a personal designer! But my own version of the "Pavlova experience" is travelling by train with my beautiful tutu. My favourite white tutu, to be exact. I get so many curious looks - even a few people actually doing double takes when they see my ballet tutu bag tucked in with all my other luggage!
By the way, you've got to check out the lovely Tutu bags that I'm promoting on Pink-Tutu.com . They are the perfect solution for keeping your tutu clean, well-travelled and wrinkle-free on all those exciting ballet-related journeys! It's so satisfying, that perfect fold, the elegant curves, a piece of pure ballet art! And, trust me, nothing's more satisfying than arriving at your destination with a perfectly smooth and fabulous-looking tutu that's ready to dance! It really makes a difference.
Anyway, back to the exciting part of the journey, and the beautiful landscape speeding by! I spotted a cute fluffy brown rabbit peeking from a hedge while we were waiting in a station, and I'm always looking out for cute deer, foxes, and the occasional bird of prey. It feels like I'm stepping out of the world of classical ballet and right into a Jane Austen novel - a delightful countryside ramble in all its romantic charm!
Speaking of charming, can we talk about the excitement of ballet performances and the captivating magic of the theatre?! That feeling of the stage lights hitting your face, the sound of applause echoing through the hall, and knowing that your graceful movement has touched the hearts of the audience… ah, nothing quite like it! Longton is supposed to have a stunning theatre, so I'm really hoping for a night filled with dancing dreams!
Oh, and if you're in the area, come join me at Longton's biggest ballet school. They have the most charming little studio right in the heart of the town - the perfect setting for some beautiful ballet steps. It's not often I have the chance to pop in to an unfamiliar ballet school. It's always a joy to meet the lovely people involved in this magical world, to hear their stories, to share our mutual passion.
And remember, you don't have to be a ballerina to join me! My mission is to get everyone wearing a pink tutu, even if it's just for fun! Go on, get yours at Pink-Tutu.com Don't worry - the colour's the key ingredient, not the skills!
Longton - wait for me! I'm bringing my white tutu, and all my dreams of ballet to your town!
Keep up with my adventures every day on www.pink-tutu.com. Love you lots!
Emma
