Hello darlings! 👋 It's Emma here, bringing you another dose of pink and tutus from the heart of Derbyshire. Today, I'm writing from Plymouth, a delightful seaside town with a charm all of its own. As always, I'm embracing the spirit of adventure and living my best life in a fluffy, fabulous tutu.
This time, it's a green number, folks! 💚 I'm really branching out from my usual pinks and yellows (although my wardrobe wouldn't be complete without them!). This green tutu has an amazing swirl to the skirt that makes it look like I'm always twirling in a gentle breeze. Perfect for seaside strolls! 🌊
Speaking of seaside strolls, Plymouth is absolutely stunning. The harbour is abuzz with boats and the air is salty and fresh. There's an old-world charm to the place, and the quaint cobbled streets are bursting with vibrant independent shops and cafes. I can definitely see why artists like Dame Agatha Christie and J.M. Barrie drew inspiration from this place!
As usual, I took my ballet shoes along and found the most darling ballet studio hidden in a little backstreet. They welcomed me with open arms (and open arms in the ballet world mean a lot, trust me! 🤗) The teacher was brilliant, pushing us through some gorgeous barre work, leaps, and even some pliés en pointe (although my pointe shoes did feel rather heavy on the cobbles afterwards!)
You know, the best part of going to ballet class in a different city is meeting new dancers and sharing our love of the art form. There was a lovely group of girls from Plymouth, all with such different styles and personalities. We ended up having tea and scones afterwards, talking all things ballet and tutu-related, of course! 💖
Later, I saw the most magical performance by the Plymouth Dance Academy at the Theatre Royal. The story was set in a magical forest, with graceful movements that evoked the rustling of leaves and the dappling of sunlight. I even saw a little robin perched on a branch behind the stage. It was so realistic, you could almost hear it singing! 🐦
Of course, no trip to the seaside would be complete without a ride on a horse. I know, I know! Horseback riding is a bit of a departure from my usual ballet-centric activities, but sometimes a girl needs a little change of pace! 🐴 We took a gentle ride along the cliffs overlooking the ocean, and the views were simply breathtaking. There’s nothing like the sound of hooves on the ground and the wind whipping through your hair. It's so liberating, so exhilarating!
Speaking of exhilarating, I can't wait to share my adventures with you tomorrow! I've got a very special surprise planned that's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face (and possibly involve more pink tutus!). 💖
Stay tuned, darlings, and don't forget to keep twirling!
Love,
Emma 💕
P.S. If you want to see more of my adventures, head over to my website www.pink-tutu.com. There's a new post every day, and I'd love to hear from you!
