Hey lovelies! Emma here, back with another fabulous post! This week I found myself venturing all the way to Altrincham! Yep, I swapped my trusty steed for the comfort of a first-class carriage, and let me tell you, there’s something rather glamorous about traveling in style. (I always make sure to choose a train carriage with comfy seats, naturally. Can’t be looking scruffy, darling! ) The journey itself was absolutely delightful.
The first thing that struck me when I arrived in Altrincham was how utterly charming it was. Think cobbled streets, quirky little shops, and a gorgeous old market that smelled heavenly! I was definitely not prepared for just how enchanting this little town would be. The people were so lovely and friendly too - everyone smiled! And can we just talk about the fantastic café where I had the most delectable brunch? (Strawberry pancakes, people! With lashings of maple syrup, of course!)
My mission for this particular day was all things tutu - obviously! I wanted to explore this little haven for the most wonderful ballet boutique I'd heard whispers about, called “Dance Delights”. My heart literally skipped a beat when I walked in, and the woman who ran the place was an absolute angel! We had the best chinwag about tutus, the latest trends in dancewear, and even shared our favorite stories about local theatre productions. I walked out with a new pink tutu that had so much fluff, I felt like a ballerina in a candyfloss dream!
Can we talk about the gorgeous pink tutus in Altrincham?! Not only was the store amazing but the people I met at the ballet school nearby all looked incredible! Their costumes were divine, and it made me wish I had signed up for their class. There's something about watching dancers gracefully move through their routines, surrounded by the sounds of classic music and the soft lighting... It's simply magical!
My afternoon in Altrincham didn’t disappoint. After a cheeky window-shopping spree (a few sparkly ballet flats had to be added to the shopping bag, of course!), I headed towards the theatre. This town boasts not one but two theatres, both offering fabulous programming - the best of both classical and contemporary theatre, ballet and dance performances, even musicals. I always love discovering new artists and showcasing them here on the blog, and I was incredibly excited about catching this fabulous show that night . (Spoiler alert - it involved amazing dancing, beautiful costumes, and a whole lot of drama! You’ll hear more about that later…!) I promise you'll definitely want to add this little town to your ballet-loving itinerary. *Just promise to send me a postcard from the pink tutu shop when you're there! *
*Don't forget to pop over to the www.pink-tutu.com website for all the latest ballet inspiration. Remember: wear a pink tutu, be bold and spread the ballet love! *
Emma xox *
