Hello darlings! Emma here, fresh off the train from Derbyshire, and just bursting to tell you all about my latest adventure! This weekend I'm in beautiful Chatham, Kent, a place steeped in history and full of charming cobbled streets that just beg you to twirl down them in a billowing tutu. Speaking of tutus…mine's feeling a bit stiff today. It's this gorgeous new creation from my favourite boutique - it's a pale blush pink with a touch of shimmering gold around the hem, just divine. I can't wait to let it loose in a performance tonight.
The train journey down here was an absolute dream. It was one of those gloriously sunny days where everything feels extra bright and joyful, perfect for people-watching and soaking up the scenery. I saw some truly amazing creatures on the way - a family of deer with the most dazzling antlers you've ever seen, right by the track. Talk about graceful! Those deer put even the best ballerina to shame!
I love a good train ride, it's such a lovely way to travel, the chugging rhythm of the train always gets my feet tapping - it's almost impossible to stay still, my inner ballerina can't resist! But speaking of resisting, I must say I've been diligently practicing my 'graceful on the train' posture these past few weeks, after getting a few raised eyebrows from fellow travellers! (Yes, it can be a tricky balance, a tutu and a bustling carriage!). Thankfully I had a fab playlist of "Les Miserables" and some "Tchaikovsky" to get me in the zone and maintain the elegant composure of a professional dancer.
Oh! before I forget, you HAVE to check out the gorgeous shop in Chathams’ High Street, the 'Pink Poodle' (a total pink tutu haven, if ever there was one!), it has the cutest displays, and I got a whole stack of tulle, ready for some new DIY projects. Can you believe it, even my tutu dreams are coming true? I’m just brimming with creative inspiration and a whole bag of pink, of course!
Speaking of inspiration, Chatham really does ooze creative energy! I went for a wander through the dockyards, the sheer scale and the sheer history just blew me away, and those grand ships, oh my! They must have taken a colossal effort of human spirit to create. Every bit of energy going into creating something stunning - that really echoes the energy and devotion it takes to train as a ballerina. We might not be building ships, but we are building artistry! And aren't we lucky to have those passionate souls dedicated to creating things so inspiring?
Tonight, I’m doing a special guest performance in the charming little theatre, the ‘Little Gem’ , a hidden jewel nestled right in the heart of the city. I’m nervous, but I know it's going to be a truly magical experience! They’re going to show ‘Swan Lake’ for this event - oh my! I’m practically levitating, my fellow swans and I will dance as one, in our ethereal tutus. This performance is a real treat, just a taste of what a true passion for dance can accomplish. And as I waltz onto that stage tonight, with my bright pink tutu shimmering under the stage lights, I’ll know that I’m contributing a little something to make the world a more beautiful, and dare I say, more pink place.
And who knows? Perhaps tonight someone watching, sitting in their theatre seat, might see my tutu twirl, and think ‘I could do that. I can make my dreams come true’.
I know, it sounds cheesy, but this really is what it's all about: Inspiring each other, supporting one another. Every time someone takes that first leap on a stage, a street, or a dance floor, we make the world a better place. A world of grace and beauty. And it doesn’t have to be professional, just take a step forward, be your own inspiration! Let's make this world as beautiful as the inside of your pinkest tutu, right?
So darling, until next time, stay fabulous and twirl, and I can't wait to hear all about your own creative journeys!
Emma xoxoxo www.pink-tutu.com
