Hello darlings!
It's Emma here, and it's time for another dose of pink tutu-tastic adventures! Today I'm writing to you from the lovely town of Blackburn, nestled in the heart of Lancashire. Now, I know what you're thinking – "Blackburn? Not exactly Paris or New York, is it, Emma?" But let me tell you, darling, even the most unexpected places can hold hidden gems.
This week, I traded my trusty steed, (yes, I have a horse, she's a darling called Daisy!), for a charming vintage train ride. It was utterly divine, and the views through the windows were just as breathtaking as a Swan Lake performance. Oh, the joy of travelling through the English countryside with the wind whipping through my hair, wearing, of course, a fabulous pink tutu, which was a little extra because it was a white tutu this time! The countryside really makes you appreciate nature. I couldn't help but think of all those graceful deer and foxes skipping about the fields, like they were ballerinas themselves.
I even managed to sneak in a spot of wildlife watching – just like a ballet, you've got to be a bit sneaky to see all the best bits! The graceful birds flitting about on branches, the cunning foxes in the woodlands, all moving with such elegant fluidity... I swear they're all just a ballet class away from mastering a pirouette. (Yes, darling, that was my inner-ballet geek coming out. I can't help myself!)
But darling, let me tell you, the best bit of my Blackburn escapades wasn't the train ride, nor the wildlife spotting, it was the ballet performance itself. I’m not gonna lie, it was at Blackburn’s rather grand Civic Theatre – it was quite stunning – that really made this trip for me.
The show? Well, let me just say it was a complete and utter triumph. Blackburn may be known for its weaving industry but this production had me so captivated that I think the performers weaved some kind of spell on me, It was a modern interpretation of 'Coppelia,' and it blew my socks right off! I was so enthralled by the dancers' talent and energy, they made my own heart skip a beat or two – just like when I watch the Bolshoi in Moscow – only slightly smaller in scale. But I can confidently say it had just as much power, magic and elegance! There was something really magical about watching the dancers leap and pirouette against a backdrop of the most beautiful Lancashire scenery projected onto the stage. It was as though they were dancing through the very fields and meadows we'd seen on our train journey. Talk about a wonderful connection with the beautiful, majestic British landscape.
I just know I've started something special with my little pink tutu-tastic mission – there were loads of girls there – so many, so beautiful, in their own special costumes. And honestly, my heart did a little pirouette when I saw them all beaming with that sheer, infectious joy. That's what it's all about, isn't it? Making the world a little bit brighter, a little bit more pink, a little bit more graceful. And my mission now – that's why I blog - is to make everyone get their ballet shoes out and start dancing, whether in the field, in their bedrooms, or in a local community centre! Because ballet, darlings, it’s for everyone. You're all beautiful and graceful just the way you are, and ballet helps you channel that grace, like it has channeled in me! The beauty is in your soul, my darling.
Now, I'm back in Derbyshire, feeling utterly invigorated by my Blackburn adventures, my head still spinning from the artistry of the dancers and the majesty of the countryside. I've got my pink tutu hanging up ready for my next dance session (and who knows what colour tutu I’ll be sporting next).
Oh, and speaking of tutus! I've had so many of you write in saying how you're loving the new "Pink Tutu Challenge" – where you post pictures of yourselves sporting your pink tutus in unexpected places. I've seen everything from pink tutus on the London Eye, pink tutus on a mountain hike, and even a pink tutu being worn by a llama in the Andes! You lot are brilliant – absolutely brilliant! Keep the pictures coming, my lovelies, because you’re making my world even more sparkly than a thousand sequins!
Keep those emails and messages coming, and remember to follow my latest dance steps, on pink-tutu.com! You're all gorgeous! And don’t forget to dance to your own beat and never stop being you, even if you want to wear a pink tutu all the time! That’s all from me, and if you’re feeling brave enough to share a photo with your own tutu story, I want to see it. Be your best ballerina and don’t forget to have fun, just like I am, dancing through life, one pink tutu at a time.
Love and tutus, Emma xxx
