Hello, darlings! Emma here, and today's post is a little bit different! It's about adventure! Oh, I do love an adventure, especially when it involves tutus! I mean, come on, who doesn't love a little twirl in a fluffy tutu? Especially a pink one, right? 😉
As you all know, I'm from Derbyshire, so when I heard that my dear friend Millie was putting on a show in Grantham, I just had to get myself down there. A chance to see Millie perform AND to explore a new place? It's a recipe for a truly fantastic day, let me tell you!
Of course, there was a slight logistical hitch: no horses or direct train routes. You see, dear readers, my heart belongs to travel by rail or horseback. The graceful swaying of the train carriage, the rhythmic clip-clop of hooves on cobblestone, they just transport you to a different world! So, after some debate (and a little help from my dear mama) I decided on a bus journey! I must say, I wasn't entirely comfortable with it. A little cramped for a Tutu enthusiast like myself. Thankfully, I had brought my own portable ballet bar with me (it's surprisingly light and compact!), and so was able to do a quick warm-up before the show. After all, a proper warm-up is vital before any ballet performance, no matter how long the journey!
But the best part of the whole experience? Reaching Grantham itself! It was a gorgeous town with charming little streets and cute independent shops - absolutely bursting with personality! Naturally, I couldn't resist grabbing a delicious coffee and a delightful homemade cupcake from a lovely cafe on the market square.
Then, it was time for the big moment! Millie was performing "The Nutcracker" in the quaint theatre - it had an almost fairytale-like quality to it, and Millie's performance was, of course, spectacular! She looked positively divine as the Sugar Plum Fairy, flitting around the stage with such grace and confidence, her pink tutu swirling beautifully. It made me yearn for a big stage and a beautiful tutu of my own.
And you know what? The excitement didn't end there! The best part was after the performance. I got to meet all the dancers backstage, and we chatted about the show, our favourite moves, and of course, the wonderful world of tutus. One of the girls was actually planning on moving to London to pursue a career in ballet, just like I did, and we got to gushing over all our favourite theatre districts and dance schools!
Oh, and then, a little surprise. In the lobby, right as we were all making our exit, a delightful young gentleman offered me a bright pink tutu to wear - not for the performance, mind you, but simply because he thought I'd look "simply stunning" in it! He even promised to capture my twirls for the Instagram feed (you can find that at @emma.tutu_pink, of course! Always spreading the joy of pink and ballet, as always! 😊 ). So naturally, I obliged, much to the amusement of the others!
This truly is how you get your #PinkTutu dreams fulfilled, darling. Don't be afraid to embrace a little spontaneous adventure, try something new, wear that tutu even when no one expects you to - who knows, you might even inspire someone else!
And that, dear readers, is why I'm on a mission. I want the whole world to try ballet and rock a pink tutu! Not just for me, but for everyone to experience the pure joy, beauty and creativity of it all. So, if you're feeling a little adventurous today, maybe try taking a ballet class? I can tell you from personal experience that there's no better feeling than that first little "twirl" of your Tutu! You might be surprised at what you discover. 💖
Until tomorrow, darling, stay bright and keep twirling!
Lots of love,
Emma
