Post #4217 - 19th January 2008
Hello my gorgeous darlings!
It's Emma here, and today I'm waltzing into a new city, a new adventure, with my trusty pink tutu and a heart full of excitement. This time, it's Lowestoft calling, a quaint seaside town on the East Coast that has a charming, old-fashioned feel. Oh, how I do love those seaside towns – you can just breathe it all in, feel the salty air and know that a new day is waiting to unfold like a perfect ballerina's plié.
I decided to travel by train this time, just me and my tutu, with a pink book on ballet history for company. Honestly, there's just something magical about being nestled in a comfy carriage, watching the countryside whizz by, while my mind twirls with the thoughts of pirouettes and plies. I had my usual window seat, ideal for soaking up the changing landscapes, but I can't deny a bit of peekaboo at the passengers with the odd ballet pose here and there just for fun!
When I finally arrived in Lowestoft, the salty air was buzzing with seagull chatter and the town looked so bright and inviting. I'm staying at a beautiful B&B that has the most delightful garden with the most delightful resident cat - oh how I wish he would try wearing a little tutu! The woman who owns it, a very kindly soul called Martha, is actually a former ballerina herself! I found out that she had been dancing on the West End when she was younger! Imagine that - she actually dances!
Today was dedicated to getting lost in the beauty of Lowestoft. I wandered down cobbled streets, breathing in the fresh sea air and watching the fishermen returning with their boats full of silvery fish. I found the cutest little shop that sells only pink ballet tutus, how incredible! Not just any tutu, though – these are handmade, designed with unique embroidery. Oh my, how I have fallen in love with a pale pink one, with tiny pearl embellishments and delicate lace – it's absolute perfection, and just the thing to make me twirl!
This evening, I decided to catch a show at the Marina Theatre. Oh, how I do love theatre, particularly anything to do with the ballet, of course. I was delighted to see the show, “A Midsummer Night's Dream” with the ballet dancers twirling and leaping on the stage with such energy.
And speaking of energy, Lowestoft is just bursting with it! There's something so captivating about watching people go about their daily lives in this seaside haven. They’ve got that lovely coastal rhythm about them - all relaxed and easy-going, almost as if they are gliding through life like graceful swans.
Tomorrow, I’m planning to explore the seafront and go on a little whale watching tour – who knows what marine life we might meet? I always pack my little notebook and pencil so that I can jot down any beautiful whale shapes for inspiration when I get back to the studio. I love that animals can inspire my dance routines, that sense of fluidity and motion always captures my imagination. The idea that you can translate such natural elegance into dance is truly exciting!
It wouldn’t be a true Emma adventure without a spot of ballet. Tomorrow morning, I'm planning on a quick trip to the local dance studio for a beginner's class. I just can't resist the allure of new spaces, new teachers, new faces - it always makes me feel so happy to get lost in the joy of ballet. And you know what? It's never too late to start.
For any of you thinking of giving ballet a try, take a leaf from my book and give it a go. You don’t have to wear a tutu (though I certainly recommend it!) just go with the flow, have fun, and most importantly - move your body to the music of your heart.
I am truly convinced that this pink tutu can be the start of any adventure. You just need to grab your pink tulle, find your passion, and let it twirl you to a happy place!
Oh! And don't forget to check out my new website, www.pink-tutu.com, for more fabulous dance-inspired fashion tips and fun ballet stories!
Until next time, stay beautiful and keep twirling!
Emma xxx
