Oh, hello my gorgeous ballet bunnies! It's Emma here, your resident tutu-twirling travel enthusiast, and I'm absolutely bursting with excitement to share today's adventure with you all!
I've always had a special place in my heart for Kenton, it has such a charm about it. The cobbled streets are perfect for a stroll, especially in a sassy pink tutu. The quaint tea shops and charming boutiques just beg for you to pop in and indulge, and the air hums with an unspoken energy - a kind of ballet magic that pulls you in!
So, with my trusty pink travel bag (with my ever-so-elegant feather boa perched perfectly on top, of course), I hopped on a glorious train (with an excellent window seat to admire the English countryside) this morning and made my way to the beautiful, historic town. Today's agenda? Well, you could say it was all about a love affair with ballet - in all its glorious forms!
First stop was the Kenton Dance Studio, where I was greeted with the most joyous symphony of pirouettes and plies! This hidden gem in the heart of the town has been around for decades, and its owner, the incredible Mrs. Thompson (who must be at least 80 and yet still could effortlessly do a grand jeté), is a complete treasure! The space was alive with youthful energy and the scent of beeswax polish - my ultimate happy place! After a delightful warm-up, I was thrown into a stunning barre workout - my muscles felt the burn, but I felt SO good for it! I finished the class with a proud, pink-tutu-clad, grin beaming across my face!
After that glorious workout, I took a wander down Kenton's High Street. You wouldn't believe it - I spotted a darling pink flamingo shop window, complete with a mini pink tutu on its tiny, plastic flamingo beak! You see, my dear readers, sometimes life just conspires to be delightful - even when you are in a small market town!
I treated myself to a perfectly dainty cream tea at "The Rose & Crown" pub, all while secretly plotting my next blog post - how about a little ballet-themed cream tea recipe for you guys?!
Then, the moment we were all waiting for, a ballet performance at Kenton's Town Hall! The lights dimmed, the curtains flew open, and we were transported into a world of artistry and grace. The Kenton Ballet Company didn’t disappoint – their interpretations of classical ballet were utterly captivating, but then again, I’ve never seen a ballet performance I didn’t adore!
It's not easy living the life of a ballet enthusiast – you know? You spend a lot of time training, attending classes and shows and writing blog posts about all things tutu - but you know what? It is honestly, truly, without a shadow of a doubt, worth every moment.
Now, you lovely lot might be wondering – what's next on the agenda? Well, after today, I don’t think it's any surprise, my lovelies – a trip to a wild animal reserve. Now I'm not going to be leaping across fields in my tutu just yet - though I do intend to wear pink – but who knows what tomorrow holds? The wildlife reserve may become a ballet wonderland for all you know - you never know with the magical world of ballet!
So until tomorrow, don’t forget to always remember: Life is just like ballet. Even if you take a wrong turn, you can always recover and pirouette right back into grace!
See you tomorrow, my darling ballet bunnies. Remember to wear your pink tutus!
Love,
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
