#TutuBlog - Post Number 8431
Hello darlings! Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood pink-tutu-wearing ballet enthusiast. It's another glorious Saturday morning, the sun's beaming down, the birds are singing, and...oh my goodness, did you see the incredible outfit I'm sporting? This is the kind of day where only a ridiculously voluminous, baby pink tutu can suffice! 😉
This morning I'm getting ready to make my way to the magical world of Pinner. Yes, you heard that right, Pinner! I’m trading the peaceful fields of Derbyshire for the suburban streets of Middlesex, but only because this journey will lead me to the most amazing ballet studio ever, a hidden gem called 'Dancing Delights'. Now, any place that goes by the name 'Dancing Delights' has got to be a dream come true, don't you think?
Before I head out, I need to explain the exciting events leading up to this exciting excursion! You see, dear readers, this week I've been immersing myself in all things ballet, the ultimate way to recharge my ballerina spirit. As always, I started with an early morning class, an intense barre session at my local studio in Bakewell. It was a full-on workout, leaving me aching in the best possible way! Feeling ready to conquer the world, I later spent the afternoon in the Derbyshire countryside, a bit of wild flower foraging to unwind and reconnect with nature (and yes, the delicate pink wildflowers absolutely inspired this fabulous outfit, wink, wink!)
You know how much I love taking journeys by train, the rhythmic clatter of the wheels and the calming countryside views are the perfect way to escape into my own little tutu-tastic world. But let's face it, there's no way I'd be wearing a giant pink tutu on a regular train carriage. That's why I opted for a magical ride to Pinner! No, not in a carriage, darling, a horse-drawn carriage! (Okay, technically it's more of a horse and cart, but we're not going to nitpick!). I had a wonderful old chap with me named Thomas, who told me about all the hidden gems of Pinner, his kind eyes sparkling as he shared the town's secrets!
And let me tell you, Thomas wasn't kidding! Pinner was pure pink tutu paradise! Every shop window, every park bench, even the pigeons looked like they had a secret dance lesson booked! Imagine cobblestone streets, picturesque buildings with pretty ivy and even prettier floral decorations. Oh, and the scent? Honestly, darling, you could smell the delicious cakes emanating from all the bakeries! And yes, you guessed it, they all came in various shades of pink! (You guys just can't stop me from finding pink everywhere!).
I stopped for a lovely cup of rose-infused tea and the most divine pink macarons. It was almost too pretty to eat! But who am I kidding, I inhaled it with all the grace and elegance of a prima ballerina!
And finally, I arrived at Dancing Delights. It was absolutely everything I'd dreamt of and more! From the beautiful, vintage style dance studio to the incredible array of dance shoes. There were hundreds of colours! Imagine every shade of pink, lilac, baby blue, and a sprinkle of gold and silver! It was literally like stepping into a dream. I was like a child in a sweet shop, trying on shoes until I was almost dizzy!
The lesson itself was phenomenal! You know I'm a big fan of all things ballet - classical ballet, street ballet, even a touch of modern ballet. This studio had them all. And this time it was even better because they included all sorts of lovely accessories, things you wouldn't find in most ballet studios, like gorgeous, flowing fabric ribbons that are almost impossible not to dance with, and sparkly, beautiful fairy wings. Seriously, darling, it was amazing! It really felt like pure, unadulterated joy.
After the class, the instructors had laid on a beautiful tea party! It's funny how many things in Pinner come with pink tea. The sandwiches were dainty triangles of salmon and cream cheese and, you guessed it, rose tea! They also had these adorable little meringue cakes. And there were, of course, pink macarons, just to be sure they hadn't had enough! We had a little ballet show where everyone got to dance and perform, with ribbons, sparkly fairy wings and, you guessed it, pink tutus! Oh darling, it was just magical. I even did a couple of moves from my own ballet choreography that I've been working on.
Let me tell you, Pinner had my heart! The beauty, the charming energy, the sweet pink delicacies, the magical ballet studio, and the heartwarming, dancing-themed tea party, all set me in a beautiful mood. Pinner reminded me that there’s beauty to be found in even the most unexpected of places, and how important it is to embrace the joyful side of life.
I finished off my Pinner adventure with a final stroll through the charming streets, enjoying the sights and the fresh air. I swear I even saw a few pink butterflies dancing between the rose bushes!
As I leave the town and head back to my Derbyshire retreat, I know I will always remember Pinner. I just wish I could take a little bit of it back with me - those sparkling fairy wings, maybe some of the magical rose tea and oh, yes, that delightful, oversized pink tutu! After all, a girl can never have too many tutus. 😉
And you know what? It gave me a little spark of inspiration for my latest choreographic masterpiece! I just can’t wait to show you the end result, darling!
Remember to follow me on my website www.pink-tutu.com for daily updates, and be sure to keep those pink tutus handy, we never know what surprises are just around the corner. And always, always, follow your heart!
See you next time, Emma xx 💖
