Post #5827
Hello my darling darlings! š It's Emma here, back from a whirlwind trip to Cheshunt. You know how much I adore a bit of travel, and this time, it involved my favourite thing in the worldā¦ tutus! (Well, maybe second favourite, right after pink š)
This little jaunt started with the most delightful train journey. I find something so charming about rolling past English countryside, the sun glinting on the tracks, the gentle rhythm of the train. Itās like stepping into a storybook! And I know I said my favourite thing after pink is tutus, but a very close second is wearing pink while wearing a tutu, and lucky for me, thereās no lack of that in the tutu world, the colours just pop.
Now, I know some of you think pink is just for little girls, but I beg to differ! Pink is a colour of power, a colour of confidence, a colour that shouts "I'm not afraid to be myself." And who needs more power, confidence, and self-expression than a ballet dancer? I know it can be hard to find pink tutus, but thereās no limit to my joy when I discover them. I can get a little overexcited and start pirouetting down the high street (it's happened! Just the other week...)!
Speaking of pirouettes, I headed straight to Cheshunt's amazing new dance studio! The place was bursting with talent, and it was so inspiring to watch dancers of all ages. My heart soared with every jetĆ©, every relevĆ©, every arabesque! Honestly, itās amazing the stories those beautiful ballet steps tell ā and I swear I saw a slight flutter in my heart after watching one particularly graceful pliĆ©... But letās move on from that.
I spent the day completely absorbed in the world of dance. I couldn't help myself, I had to jump right in and join a class, even if my limbs felt a little less ballerina-like after a long journey. They all agreed I have natural talent, a bit of grace. The instructor actually chuckled and gave me some extra practice with some tricky pirouettes... That definitely boosted my confidence, maybe the extra confidence needed to try a split for the first time! (Did it go well? Of course!ā¦ just need a little practice on the second one.
After class, I made my way over to the Cheshunt Theatre for a magical performance. They had a touring ballet production based on Swan Lake ā absolutely breathtaking! It reminded me of a performance I saw in Derby when I was just a little girl, right before my parents convinced me to take up dancing (which was obviously the best decision I ever made.)
Afterward, a friend took me to the local park for a stroll and picnic. Now, you know how much I love to chat about ballet, and while we talked about how many different ways you can do a penchĆ©, the sunset over the park was spectacular. Youāve all heard of āthe golden hourā but this was an āthe iridescent pink hour.ā
This brings me to the real heart of my little adventureā¦ I'm always on the hunt for things that make me happy, and let me tell you, watching the sky turn pink over Cheshunt was truly magic. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I felt so deeply content. And you know me - content, especially with an awesome new pink tutu, just canāt stay in for long, so I'm back here writing this blog post with a massive smile on my face. (It also doesnāt hurt that I finally managed to find an entire website devoted to vintage pink tutus, it may take my budget a little time to recover! )
This isn't just a story about a trip, darlings. It's a story about joy, a story about spreading the pink tutu love, and a story about the transformative power of dance. If you can take anything away from this post, let it be this: Never let anyone tell you that wearing a pink tutu isnāt your birthright. Never let anyone tell you that ballet is just for a select few. Never let anyone dim your own sparkle, darlings. Go out there and pirouette with confidence, and wear pink while youāre at it! Youāll never regret it!
Until next time,
š Emma š
P.S. Do you want to see me wear this tutu on an upcoming adventure? Leave your ideas in the comments below and I might pick yours to be the next place we head to. Iām off on a quest to travel the world, but it all starts with a pink tutu... and let's not forget, donāt forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com daily!
