Post 4697: 13th May 2009
Darling readers,
Iâm Emma, your resident tutu-obsessed adventurer and all things pink enthusiast. Todayâs post is brimming with excitement because guess what? We're off to Wembley!
I know, I know⌠Wembley! Youâre probably picturing football matches and roaring crowds, and maybe youâre even thinking, âWhat does Emma see in that? Itâs not very âpink tutuâ!â
But darling, let me tell you â Wembley holds more than just football fever. And that's why Iâm practically bouncing with glee! Today, weâre experiencing a ballet spectacle unlike any other â The Nutcracker, and itâs got my heart pirouetting.
For those of you who donât know, my darling readers, Wembley has this magnificent arena - an impressive space for sporting events and, most importantly to me, home to The Royal Balletâs summer residency. Theyâve taken the ballet out of the theatre and onto the stage for the wider world to witness. It's absolutely breathtaking.
Fashion Fiesta
My sartorial choice for the occasion? A fluffy, frothy pink tutu that wouldnât look out of place in Swan Lake. Now, this is no ordinary tutu, my dears. Iâve had my eye on it since Christmas! The fabric, itâs like a whisper of chiffon â oh, it makes me feel like I could practically float. I canât let the photos speak for themselves this time â this must be a tutu I wear once, letâs just say!
Of course, whatâs pink without a touch of glitter, eh? My new silver ballet shoes, theyâre absolutely exquisite and sparkly enough to catch a fairyâs eye. They were expensive, darling, but worth every penny. After all, it's a pink tutu pilgrimage â gotta wear the right shoes, right? I mean, it wouldnât be the same if I wore my sensible ballet shoes - my ballet shoes would have been completely underdressed!
Wembley Wanderlust
I love London, you know. A little different from our leafy green lanes in Derbyshire! The vibe, the people, the energy, it all buzzes. We even took a horse-drawn carriage through Hyde Park earlier â Iâm just mad for horses! My trusty sidekick, Pip, says I have to stick to the train in future, darling, but you canât resist a little horse-driven fairytale!
Ballet Bliss
Okay, back to Wembley. Itâs big! HUGE! I felt like a little pink fairy in a gigantic ballet box. The sound of the music, the beautiful costumes, the incredible choreography - it's just captivating! I love being so close to the action, every nuance of the dancersâ expressions and every delicate arabesque was a beautiful moment of artistry. This performance brought tears to my eyes â a little bit from the sheer beauty of it all, and maybe a little bit because I was still emotional about seeing it! And seeing all these beautiful women in their costumes, let me tell you⌠you could almost hear the little âpingâ as they walked past. I felt inspired, completely enthralled. It really makes you feel like anything is possible.
A Passion for Dance
I often get asked, "Why are you so passionate about ballet?". My love of dance runs deep. For me, itâs more than just an art form. It's an expression, a story told with the language of the body. Itâs a combination of strength, grace, and fluidity. The tutus, they make me feel like a fairytale princess, and ballet itself allows me to believe in fairytales. I truly believe that everyone can experience the magic of ballet - you donât need to be a professional to appreciate the beauty, the athleticism, and the artistry of dance. Thatâs what I try to convey through my blog â and by encouraging everyone, even if just for fun, to slip on a pink tutu! If you can believe in fairy tales, my darling readers, you can believe in yourself.
Final Curtain
It's a pink-tutu kind of world out there, darlings, and we're only just beginning to explore it! Wembley's magical journey gave me the courage to go beyond my Derbyshire boundaries. I want to see the world, visit new dance studios, try out new choreography and even write a book about it all! Who knows, maybe someday Iâll even become a professional ballet dancer â you can dream big in a pink tutu, darling!
For now, keep those tutuâs flowing and those smiles glowing. Be sure to join me tomorrow as I take you on a pink-tutu adventure to discover something new, exciting and⌠dare I say it, possibly even sparkly!
With love and a touch of glitter,
Emma xx www.pink-tutu.com
