Hello my gorgeous ballet-loving friends! 👋
It's Emma here, writing to you from the most adorable little town you've ever seen. That's right, I'm in Chelmsford! 🎀 And yes, the gorgeous pink tutu I packed especially for this trip is definitely getting an airing. It's just calling out to be twirled under this big, beautiful blue sky. 💖
Honestly, this town just screams "vintage charm". Imagine cobbled streets, beautiful Georgian architecture, and cafes with overflowing floral displays. You'd think you'd stepped into a Jane Austen novel! 🧁
This trip has been a long time coming - I've been planning to come and see the Chelmsford Theatre Company's performance of "The Nutcracker" for months. You know I'm a big fan of any ballet performance I can get my hands on, especially when it's something as classic as this. The dancers here have got some seriously impressive talent! 🤩
Speaking of ballet, I've actually found a fantastic little dance studio tucked away on a side street here. I popped in for a class this morning and it was absolutely wonderful. It felt amazing to finally be back in my ballet shoes after what feels like forever. 🩰
I was the only one with a pink tutu, of course. 😄 (Did I mention that I wore my favourite fluffy pink tutu? I just can't resist!) But that didn't stop me from feeling totally inspired. And you know what? I felt a lot of eyes on me throughout the class - not in a judgemental way, mind you! More like, "wow, that tutu is seriously gorgeous." 😁
Honestly, seeing these ballet newbies in their comfy dance wear and simple bun hairstyles really reminded me that it doesn't take fancy tutus or professional dance training to love ballet. Anyone can feel the joy and freedom of twirling. 😍
Which brings me to my mission for today: get EVERYONE in Chelmsford (or, ideally, the whole world) wearing pink tutus and doing ballet. Why, you ask? Because tutus are just plain fun! 😉 They represent freedom, expression, and pure joy, all wrapped up in a little pink bow. And really, what could be more wonderful than that? 🎀
I know that "ballet" might not be for everyone - some might think it's a bit too dainty, or too… well… "pink." But I promise you, there's a ballet style out there for everyone. Even if you've never done a plié in your life, there's a dance floor and a pink tutu waiting for you.
If you’re on the fence, I encourage you to check out your local dance school. You can just go in and watch, or even try a class. You might just surprise yourself. Maybe you're hiding a secret ballerine inside? 🤔
Anyway, I've gotta go. My train is due to leave in an hour (of course, I took the train! So much more romantic than the car!). I can’t wait to take this lovely pink tutu back to Derbyshire where I'm sure it will make lots of other people feel inspired to wear their own tutus - maybe even pink ones!
Before I go, let me share some photos from my lovely day. I have some of the town, a sneaky shot of the dancers at the studio, and a self-portrait in my tutu, naturally. 🌸
Follow along on my website www.pink-tutu.com for all the daily updates. And as always, I'd love to hear about your experiences.
Love,
Emma xoxoxo
PS: If you do try a ballet class or wear a tutu, please take a picture and send it to me! I would absolutely love to see it. 😊 💖
