#TutuBlog #8096
Hey darlings! It’s your girl Emma here, and guess what? I’m in London! Yes, the big smoke, the land of red buses, double-decker trains, and iconic theatre performances! This past weekend was all about Kensington - one of my absolute favourite London haunts. This wasn’t just a casual weekend jaunt though, oh no, this was a full-on tutu-tastic adventure.
You see, dear readers, I’m on a mission, a very pink mission: to spread the joy of ballet, to encourage everyone to don a tutu, and to let their inner prima ballerina shine. Kensington just seemed like the perfect spot to start!
The Journey to the Capital
How did I get there, you ask? Well, let’s just say I swapped the countryside horse rides of my dear Derbyshire for the grand journey of the trusty train! Now, I’m not sure what it is, but the rhythm of the tracks always sets my soul to dancing. It’s a bit like the beginning of a performance, you know, that quiet build-up of anticipation before the curtain rises.
Speaking of performance…my ultimate goal in Kensington? To watch a stunning Royal Ballet performance at the majestic Royal Opera House! Let me tell you, I’d booked these tickets months ago and my heart was practically skipping a beat just walking through the grand doors of that iconic theatre. It was simply breath-taking!
Tutus and the City
The whole day was a magical mix of pink and dance. I mean, I had to bring my own pink tutu along for the ride, didn’t I? No ballet girl can leave home without one. The first thing I did upon arriving was, of course, to find a perfectly Instagrammable location! You know, that spot where you just look absolutely amazing and the pink pops, showcasing all that tutud-licious brilliance!
Kensington Gardens provided the perfect backdrop, filled with blooms of pink roses, charming architecture, and beautiful fountains. Honestly, you could be forgiven for thinking I’d magically stepped into one of the Royal Ballet set designs!
The squirrels seemed to be admiring my tutus, scurrying through the fallen leaves as I twirled in the crisp autumn air. They’re very graceful little creatures you know, very much a part of the ballet world, if you ask me! They even posed for a photo op. Don’t they look absolutely adorable? I’ll post that later to Instagram - follow @pinktutuemma if you haven't already, my loves!
London’s Hidden Ballet Gems
My Kensington adventures weren't just about grand theatres, darling. This weekend was about uncovering London's hidden gems of the dance world. I'd stumbled upon a captivating little dance school hidden in a charming back street, buzzing with life and laughter. Seeing those children dancing with so much joy and passion warmed my soul!
The lovely instructors welcomed me with open arms and invited me to join in for a beginner ballet class. You know I couldn't say no! Even with a touch of soreness afterwards, there was no other feeling quite like those joyful moments in a class, a sense of belonging that fills your entire body with energy! It’s proof that anyone can dance, you just need a little bit of encouragement and a pink tutu, of course!
Ballet Inspired Delights
Let’s be honest, you can’t have a Kensington adventure without indulging in a little tea and cake. And in a nod to my love of ballet, I found the most adorable tearoom with the most magical afternoon tea I’ve ever had! I'm talking miniature cakes decorated with dancers, beautiful ballet-inspired floral designs, and a pink macaron the size of my palm! Delicious, elegant, and so très chic. The perfect end to a magical day, right?
Sharing the Love
One thing I learned from this whirlwind of a weekend? The love for ballet, it’s a feeling that unites us. I saw it in the excited smiles of the kids at the dance class, in the rapt attention of the audience at the Opera House, and even in the way those adorable squirrels seemed to twirl along with me in Kensington Gardens.
So, my dear friends, I encourage you to join me in my pink tutu mission. Don a tutu, twirl like you mean it, go see a ballet show, maybe even join a class. Unleash the magic within! Spread the love, the pinkness, the passion, and remind the world just how much fun it is to embrace the art of ballet.
Until next time, my lovelies!
Emma xo
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