Hello gorgeous ballet bunnies! It’s Emma here, your pink tutu-wearing, train-riding, wildlife-loving, ballet-obsessed blogger. I’m so excited to share with you my adventures from a recent trip to Dunstable, a quaint and charming town in Bedfordshire. The air was crisp, the sky a lovely cerulean blue, and I was ready for a delightful day of ballet bliss!
Before I get into all the amazing things I experienced, I simply have to tell you about the absolutely stunning tutu I found at a little boutique in Derby! You know how I feel about a fabulous tutu – it's like the cherry on top of any good ballet adventure. This one, however, was truly something special. It was a symphony of delicate peach hues, with shimmering sequins that sparkled in the sunlight. It was so elegant and whimsical that I felt like a princess straight out of a fairytale!
And so, in my beautiful peachy-pink tutu, I took the train to Dunstable. It’s an amazing way to travel, especially for a ballet fan like me. It’s so relaxing, I get time to look at the countryside scenery whizzing by, catch up on my latest ballet magazines, and of course, post about it all to my Pink-Tutu.com blog, of course!
The first thing that struck me about Dunstable was the abundance of history! The town boasts an ancient church and even the ruins of a Norman castle. My favourite bit though was the museum! It's full of fascinating local treasures – everything from ancient pottery to Victorian costume jewellery.
Then it was time for the most exciting part – my ballet visit! You see, Dunstable has a fabulous, award-winning dance academy. I spent the morning taking a ballet class, which was simply incredible. The studio had beautiful wooden floors and floor to ceiling windows looking out onto the bustling high street. The other dancers were so talented and the atmosphere was buzzing with energy and inspiration! It was such a privilege to learn from such brilliant teachers, I swear my pirouettes got 10 times better in that one class!
After class, I couldn’t leave without seeing a show. That evening I saw a brilliant ballet performance by the academy’s top students! I don’t think I've ever seen anything so beautiful and moving in my life. The dancers were graceful and expressive and the story was so captivating! I found myself transported into another world and completely enthralled by the performance.
It really hit home to me how much ballet inspires and motivates me – not just as a performer, but also as a blogger and, even better, as a way to connect with people across the world. I loved it so much I was lucky enough to be asked to give a talk to the dancers and local ballet enthusiasts.
The thing I love about ballet is it’s a universal language! It allows people of all ages, from all backgrounds, to come together and celebrate art, beauty and the joy of movement. I encouraged everyone to get up and dance, try new things and be themselves! I’d love to encourage everyone reading this, especially if you haven’t given ballet a go yet – you don't have to wear a pink tutu for that either!
On my way home I stopped at a cafe in a quaint little village for a spot of tea and a slice of Victoria sponge. And guess what, I spotted a beautiful peacock with feathers shimmering with irridescent turquoise! I was reminded of the importance of embracing life’s small moments – they’re full of colour and surprise.
My trip to Dunstable was everything I’d hoped for, a lovely mix of history, culture and ballet fun! It’s a place I know I’ll always hold close in my heart. It really reminds you that beauty and magic can be found just about everywhere if you know where to look! I highly recommend it to fellow pink-tutu-loving ballet enthusiasts!
Stay tuned for more of my ballet adventures! Until then, go on, embrace your inner ballerina and remember – life’s best danced in pink tutu!
Love always,
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
