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#TutuBlog 2018-06-17 in Solihull with a german tutu.

Solihull Swan Lake Dreams: A Pink Tutu Adventure! 🩰💖

#TutuBlog Post #8019 - www.pink-tutu.com

Hello lovelies! It’s Emma here, your Derbyshire dancing diva, bringing you another dose of pink, pirouettes, and positivity from the world of ballet!

Today, my little tutu heart has been flitting through the pretty Warwickshire countryside, specifically the delightful town of Solihull. You see, I had a date with destiny, or more accurately, with Swan Lake! 🦢

Now, Solihull itself isn't known for its glamorous ballet scene, but hold your horses – that's where my trusty pink tutu and I come in! You see, the journey is half the fun, isn’t it? It wasn’t quite a royal carriage ride, but a gloriously scenic train journey from Derbyshire to Birmingham. I had my trusty pink tutu bag with me, a little pocket of ballerina magic that always puts me in a fabulous mood. It held my sparkly, blush pink tutu for the occasion (just for a hint of pink in Solihull’s grand theater). Oh, and I couldn’t leave without my fluffy bunny, Horace, snuggled safely inside. He always travels with me, ready to watch the show from my bag. 🐰

As the train rumbled along, I noticed a stunning flash of green just beyond the window – a flock of gorgeous pheasants strutting their stuff, looking all dapper in their fine feathers. I think they were rather envious of my tutu, truth be told! I gave them a little twirl and a smile as we whizzed past. They just stared back with beady eyes. I love those little wildlife encounters on my travels. It makes me feel connected to the beauty of the countryside, even when I’m headed towards a fabulous performance!

Now, Birmingham… a wonderful, buzzing city. This particular theatre is majestic! All marble staircases and sparkling chandeliers, it was like stepping into a fairytale. I could feel my excitement building. And as soon as I saw those delicate swans on the poster – all feathered and fabulous – I knew I was in for a real treat!

Oh, and the program had a special bonus: it featured an amazing illustration of a ballerina with a tutu very similar to mine, just a different shade of pink. A tiny, fluttery detail I loved. It was like a magical invitation into a world of grace and elegance, and you bet I was ready to immerse myself in it.

Let me tell you, Swan Lake in Solihull is an absolute dream! The music was enchanting, the costumes absolutely breathtaking, and the choreography, oh my, just beautiful. I lost myself in the graceful movements of the dancers, their pirouettes so precise, their leaps so effortless. The entire performance felt like a beautifully woven story told through dance. I could practically feel the story's heartache, the longing, the love – it was captivating! I think I almost started crying at the poignant moments, but I just held Horace tight and admired those fantastic swan wings. 🦢

But here’s the real highlight: I wore my own blush pink tutu on my journey to the show. This little bit of sparkle was definitely my own contribution to the night! As I watched the ballerinas glide across the stage, a happy grin stretched across my face, because my heart felt full, filled with a delicious dose of ballerina magic!

When I returned to Derbyshire, the day after my enchanting Solihull trip, I looked at the swans in the local park. I had this feeling of complete inspiration from Swan Lake that day! Maybe all that dancing was contagious… and I couldn't resist a little dance myself in the grass with Horace! My tutu had an afternoon off! You never know what adventures are just around the corner! But one thing I know for sure, it's a whole lot more fun to dance through life with a bit of pink tutu magic. 😉

Join me again tomorrow for more ballet escapades and, of course, some sparkling tutu talk!

Love,

Emma x

P.S. Don’t forget, you can find all the latest pink-tutu news and shenanigans on www.pink-tutu.com.

Let me know about your own ballet dreams and adventures in the comments below! 🩰💖

#TutuBlog 2018-06-17 in Solihull with a german tutu.