Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-loving ballerina, Emma, reporting live from Surbiton! Can you believe it's already September? The summer seems to have flown by, leaving behind a trail of sunshine memories and a touch of autumn crispness in the air. But never fear, my darlings, the world of ballet never sleeps! It's time to embrace the new season, and I know just how to do it…with a sprinkle of pink, a dash of tulle, and a whole lot of pirouettes!
This weekend, I decided to take a little trip to Surbiton. Not a usual stop on the pink tutu trail, but there was something calling me – an intriguing ballet performance at the charming Surbiton Arts Centre. You know how much I adore live performance, and this was going to be a showcase of up-and-coming talent. I simply couldn’t resist!
Now, my dear readers, I know some of you might think taking the train to Surbiton is a bit… mundane. But hear me out! For me, train journeys are an adventure in themselves. They're a chance to lose myself in a good book (currently re-reading "Pride and Prejudice", can you tell I'm a hopeless romantic?), to people-watch with amusement (someone just brought a peacock on the train, a very British experience!), and most importantly, to indulge in my travel essential – a little bit of pink!
My trusty pink canvas tote bag was crammed with my favourite pink lipstick, my emergency ballet flats (you never know when a fancy footwork opportunity might arise), and of course, a little pink tutu tucked away for a good old-fashioned twirl on the platform. Yes, I know, I'm quite a character, but it's the little things that make life joyful, don't you think?
And Surbiton itself was a delightful surprise! It’s charmingly quintessential English, you know? Rows of little houses with their red-brick façades and tidy gardens, quaint cafes with tempting smells wafting out, and a little shop dedicated entirely to bird-watching! It's almost as if the whole town had a collective heart full of peaceful contentment.
Speaking of contentment, my dear reader, it was simply magical witnessing the young ballerinas perform at the Arts Centre. Each one poured their heart and soul onto the stage, each pirouette a graceful celebration of movement and artistry. It’s inspiring to see such passion and dedication, and reminds me why I love this world so much! I even got a little teary-eyed, I must admit!
Of course, after such an inspiring performance, I couldn’t just go home. I had to make the most of my day in Surbiton, didn’t I? A trip to a little bakery was in order. Imagine my delight when I found a beautiful pink macaron! (I swear, it was almost like the bakeries were made for me.) I savoured that delicate meringue and creamy filling like it was a tiny masterpiece, then decided to wander a little further and explore.
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows through the tree-lined streets. The air buzzed with the sounds of laughter and conversation as people walked their dogs or stopped for coffee. It was like a scene straight out of a classic English film! (My personal favourite, of course, being "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".) I was starting to feel very inspired.
And that's when it hit me! Why shouldn't everyone experience the joy of a good pink tutu and a well-placed pirouette? So, I did what any sensible ballerina would do in such a situation. I whipped out my pink tutu from my trusty tote bag and found a sunny patch in a small park. Soon enough, I had a small gathering of children, eagerly copying my dance steps, their eyes bright with glee!
We twirled and laughed together, oblivious to the world around us, creating a little pocket of magic in the heart of Surbiton. Perhaps I wasn’t entirely serious about my idea to make the world wear pink tutus – I mean, wouldn't that just be chaos? But perhaps it's about encouraging everyone to embrace their inner ballerina, to twirl with abandon, and to see the world through the joyful lens of a pink tutu.
So, darling reader, remember – life is for living, for dancing, and for twirling, especially if you have a beautiful pink tutu at hand. You never know what magical moments await when you step outside your comfort zone, even if it means heading to Surbiton and doing a bit of impromptu ballet in a park!
See you soon,
Emma 💖🩰
