Hello my gorgeous darlings! It's Emma here, back with another fabulously pink post, straight from the heart of the Midlands! Today's adventure has taken me to the charming town of Burton Upon Trent. As always, a new town means a new tutu! Now, I'm usually a pink kind of girl, but I just couldn't resist the lure of a vibrant purple tutu for today's escapades. Don't worry, I'll have my signature pink tulle peeking out from beneath, just enough to remind everyone who's boss when it comes to a splash of colour!
After all, isn't life about spreading a bit of sparkle and joy? And that's what we're doing here, dear readers! I'm on a mission to bring pink tutus and ballet to every corner of the world, one pirouette at a time.
This trip is extra special for me - not just because of the enchanting purple tutu! My good friend Alice is having a little birthday celebration, so we're heading to a delightful little bistro with its charming cobbled streets just beckoning me to tap my way down with my perfect purple plume! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful backdrop for a pink-tutu inspired adventure. Burton is so full of life, the friendly locals greet you with smiles as bright as the wildflowers dotting the countryside.
But let's get back to my favourite subject: ballet, shall we? Of course, my trip to Burton was perfectly timed! There's a lovely ballet class starting in an hour at the Burton Academy of Dance. I absolutely adore exploring new dance studios and experiencing the different energy each one has to offer. The scent of old wood polish and the excited buzz of the dancers before class is a symphony to my senses. You can almost taste the dedication and passion just hanging in the air!
Now, I'll confess that even though I am a hardcore ballet girl, I have an embarrassing secret - I'm actually a bit terrified of swans. Just the thought of those graceful, elegant creatures gives me goosebumps. I know it seems odd for a dancer to be scared of graceful ballerinas, but there you go, a classic case of irrational fear, I suppose. However, my bestie Alice loves swans, and the swans here in Burton seem to be extra friendly. So today, I'm conquering my fears! I will attempt to find a graceful, majestic swan to befriend and make this fear a distant memory.
This brings me to another, not-so-secret obsession: wildlife. The graceful swans just wouldn't be the same without their vibrant surroundings. Just the sheer joy of a sun dappled afternoon watching butterflies flutter across a meadow fills my heart with joy.
Luckily for me, Burton is overflowing with delightful woodland paths. I am determined to get lost (but safely, of course!), discovering charming little pathways that wind their way through the green countryside. A truly charming escape from the hustle and bustle of my hectic ballet life.
I love a bit of escapism from time to time, but a girl has to travel in style! The beautiful station here is an architectural masterpiece! Its vintage charm feels almost as though it belongs in a Jane Austen novel! The station was a symphony of clinking luggage and joyful chatter – a wonderful symphony that my ears love.
Now, if you haven't realised already, I absolutely adore train journeys. This means it was a truly elegant and magical experience as I journeyed by train, surrounded by breathtaking English scenery, feeling the rhythm of the tracks pulse in my very soul! Oh, and of course, a luxurious glass of champagne to set the mood and inspire a touch of graceful ballerina charm. It truly feels like the start of a fairytale, doesn't it?
But even for this dancing queen, it's important to remember to live in the moment, enjoy the journey, and always bring a little bit of that pink tutu magic with you. After all, every day is an opportunity to spread a little sparkle and a whole lot of joy!
Stay fabulous, my lovely pink tutu followers!
Lots of love and twirls, Emma x
P.S. What's your favourite type of tutu, darlings? Let me know in the comments!
P.P.S. If you love wildlife as much as I do, do tell me! And if you're a ballerina or wannabe ballerina like me, let's have a conversation!
P.P.P.S Don't forget to visit my website www.pink-tutu.com to see more adventures and even to join me on some fun ballet challenges! It's always more fun with friends, right?
Bonus - Remember those adorable swans I was going to conquer? Well, let's just say it was less swan-conquering and more... "Swan-feeding incident", but hey, everyone has those days! My favourite bit of this day though, was that I finally discovered a swan with an almost...pink shimmer! So much for conquering my fears, the tiny tutu princess wins again!
*See you in my next post, my lovely dancers! *
