Hey Tutu-licious peeps! It's Emma, your pink tutu-wearing, ballet-obsessed blogger, and guess what? I'm back with a brand new blog post for you, number 4731 - how time flies! I'm currently in the lovely town of Harrogate, nestled right in the heart of Yorkshire. It's such a beautiful place with charming cobbled streets, lots of independent boutiques and oh my goodness, a fantastic tea room! I swear, every time I step foot in Yorkshire I just get this surge of joy that's almost hard to contain. The countryside is so pretty, with rolling hills and plenty of adorable fluffy sheep, which is perfect for me as you all know how much I adore wildlife.
Now, you might be wondering what I'm up to in this picturesque haven? Well, let me tell you all about it!
Firstly, a little sneak peek into my fabulous wardrobe: I decided to wear a pink tutu, of course! What's a ballet blog without a bit of tutus? But this time I added a twist - I call it the Pancake Tutu. It's a classic shape, but made of a light, airy fabric that reminds me of those scrumptious pancake stacks they make at that incredible café I mentioned. Oh, and did I tell you it's adorned with little shimmering pink snowflakes?!
* Ballet Bound!*
It was a dream come true for a ballet girl like me - I got to attend a ballet class at the beautiful Harrogate Theatre. I've been watching a lot of the theatre shows online and reading about the building but I had no idea it was going to be this lovely. You know, that moment when you take a peek inside the theatre and suddenly feel this electric buzz of anticipation? That was me. All those beautiful balconies, red velvet seats, and just everything about the space was just so perfect.
After the class (and a very quick wardrobe change because the tutu can be a little warm) we went to watch a stunning performance. It was a mix of contemporary and classical dance, featuring breathtaking talent from young dancers who made each move seem effortlessly magical. They glided across the stage like swans on water, each movement radiating pure grace. It was absolutely enchanting.
Speaking of grace, I’m so pleased that the ballet is becoming so popular. There is nothing like it for exercise and for learning to move beautifully. Plus, all those tutus - beautiful.
* Train Time!*
Before leaving Harrogate I took a day trip out to the Yorkshire Dales. How did I get there? Of course, on a splendid train! Let’s be honest, nothing beats that nostalgic charm of the train, the rattling, the window view and, my absolute favourite, those cosy compartments. What’s better? No parking stress!
But the highlight of my Dales trip was something I didn’t plan – I ran into a herd of sheep grazing by the railway tracks. I’m so very tempted to grab some pink yarn, just a bit to blend into their woolly ranks, haha. Maybe I’ll even bring the pancake tutu on a hike next time? What do you guys think? Let me know!
Back to Ballet
Now, let me tell you – as much as I adore exploring and seeing new places, it really is lovely to get back home. My own little flat in Derbyshire, complete with comfy armchair, and a big pile of ballet books – heaven.
I even managed to fit in some private classes this week, just me, a fabulous instructor and the perfect amount of pink workout wear!
And before I let you go – my favourite find this week has got to be these adorable pink ballerina slippers with matching ballet shoes. Seriously, if you want to feel the joy of dance in your own home, grab these immediately.
So there you have it, another amazing adventure documented in my blog, with plenty of tutu action, pink love, and even some delightful sheep encounters! Do check out my next blog post on pink-tutu.com to discover what other adventures are waiting for your pink tutu-wearing, ballet-loving self! See you soon, my darling ballet beauties!
💖 Emma xx 💖
