Hello my darlings! It’s Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-wearing, ballet-obsessed blogger, coming to you live from sunny Lowestoft! ☀️
It feels amazing to be back on the road, spreading the love of dance and all things pink. This time, I decided to take a good old-fashioned train journey, watching the world fly by from my window seat while munching on a rather fabulous strawberry and cream picnic. Honestly, there's nothing quite like the thrill of arriving in a new town by train, feeling the wind in your hair (well, the hair on my head that is… I'm not sporting a bouffant, much to my hairdresser’s relief!)
I was immediately smitten with Lowestoft. This quaint seaside town is like a little gem tucked away on the east coast. Its harbour is brimming with charming fishing boats and colourful beach huts, and the smell of salty air just invigorates the senses. I mean, I’ve got to admit that there's something so liberating about walking along the seafront in my fluffy pink tutu. People must think I'm utterly bonkers, but you know what? I don’t care! It's all about celebrating the joy of movement, expressing yourself freely, and of course, making a statement – a big, pink, fabulous statement.
My first order of business? Exploring the local wildlife. The wildlife reserve near Lowestoft, known as the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, has become my favourite little haven. I’ve been quite lucky this week, I’ve spotted a gorgeous heron standing perfectly still at the edge of the reedbeds – I almost missed him at first. I’m hoping I might get lucky enough to see the rare Bittern bird later this week!
Naturally, I couldn't possibly be in Lowestoft without a visit to the wonderful Marina Theatre. I caught the most delightful production of ‘The Sound of Music’ last night! What an absolutely stunning performance – the vocals were incredible, and the entire cast exuded such raw passion and talent. Their energy was infectious! It just reminded me once again why I am so completely smitten with the magic of live theatre.
The dance routine of ‘Do-Re-Mi’ got me feeling especially inspired. I spent the entire show making notes on how I could incorporate the adorable hand gestures and the overall sense of joy and spontaneity into my own dancing. After the show, I was even lucky enough to meet one of the leading ladies! I gushed over her performance, and she gave me the most wonderful piece of advice. She told me that dance is about expressing your soul and allowing your joy to flow outwards to touch others – and boy, does that resonate with me!
Before I go, let me leave you with a little thought for the day: "Pink tutus and ballet, hand in hand, take us on a journey that transforms our souls and reminds us of the power of movement, music and joy. Spread the pink love!" 😉
Stay fabulous and keep twirling,
Emma xoxo
PS: Don't forget to check out my latest blog post tomorrow for all the inside scoops on my latest ballet adventures in Lowestoft! I'm thinking a quick ballet class at a local studio and a charming visit to the local theatre to find some costumes and props. The place is so brimming with potential for inspiration. Oh! And I've been working on a brand new tutu design, with beautiful delicate tulle, and some pink lace. The perfect design for the Lowestoft coastline. 😉
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**(At the end, Emma could mention she’ll soon be writing about a planned visit to the Suffolk coastline in the next post, suggesting some gorgeous places to visit)
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