Hey my lovely Tutuettes! It's Emma here, fresh from a whirlwind trip to Blackburn, and feeling absolutely bursting with excitement! Remember that amazing time in Derbyshire with the adorable lambs? Well, today's adventures had me channeling my inner ballerina with a dash of animal magic - which, let's face it, is just my usual MO.
But first, a little about my journey - did I mention I have a new love affair with train travel? The gentle rhythm of the tracks, the cosy seats, and the charming little tea trolley lady that brought me a delicious cuppa (Earl Grey, of course!), all added up to a very civilised and lovely experience. No, no, I wouldn't dream of traveling any other way now! Perhaps next time I can even find a horse and cart to whisk me away… who knows!
I landed in Blackburn, a little town I'd only ever heard about from my grandmother (it's actually quite famous for its cotton industry - fancy that!). It felt charming, like a place straight out of a book. After checking into my darling little hotel (with its adorable floral wallpaper and very pink curtains), I had to get down to business - I mean, ballet business!
Oh, Blackburn, Blackburn! You've stolen my heart. The little theatre you have is positively breathtaking. All plush velvet seats, intricate goldwork and stage lights that practically dazzled my eyes! My pink tutu twirled with excitement just thinking about the show I was about to witness - 'Swan Lake', no less! And did it live up to the hype? Oh, my sweet Tutuettes! It was pure magic. Every twirl, every leap, every swan-like extension felt as if it danced straight into my soul.
And you know me, I had to take a spin on that stage after the show! I whipped out my very own pink tutu and gave them a performance to remember - oh, you just had to be there to see the faces of delight!
Speaking of faces - it's hard not to talk about the amazing faces I saw at the wildlife centre in Blackburn. A family of deer watching me (and my tutu) with big, bright eyes, a couple of fluffy ducks quacking along in the pond, and my absolute favourite - a playful otter tumbling around its den! I can't even begin to tell you how much I adore these creatures, they bring me joy just watching them exist. You see, these wild animals make me think of a similar type of freedom in dance, the kind of uninhibited, raw expression that is a joy to behold.
My Tutuettes, I can’t tell you enough how happy Blackburn has made me. I feel inspired to go forth and conquer, to spread the joy of ballet, and to make everyone wear a pink tutu, even the otters (just kidding…but, maybe…). I mean, don't you think a pink tutu on a playful otter would be utterly divine?
Okay, my dear Tutuettes, I've got to go, but remember to follow my journey on www.pink-tutu.com and don’t forget to spread the pink-tutu-love! You know what to do…
Yours in dance and pink tutus,
Emma
P.S. I hear the pinkest teacup in Blackburn is in the Tea House on Park Road. It's definitely going on my "to-do" list next time I'm in town - any suggestions from you wonderful Tutuettes for my next Blackburn adventure?
