Helloooo my darling dance devotees! It's Emma here, back with you again, ready to unleash some pink-tutu-infused fun from my recent trip to the beautiful spa town of Harrogate! 🛁💖 This was post number 9633 on the www.pink-tutu.com website, if you're keeping count. (Honestly, it’s a little bit mad, but I love sharing all my adventures with you.)
I’ve got to say, there’s just something about hopping on a train, especially a steam one if I’m lucky, and letting the world whizz by my window as I drift off into a dreamland of tutus and twirls! 🚄✨ It’s the perfect way to kick-start a weekend adventure and a good chance to grab my notebook and scribble down all my dreamy ideas – from the latest dance moves I’ve been perfecting, to the colour palette I want for my next photoshoot, all the way to a plan for that fabulous new tutu I’ve been dying to commission (and you know me, my dearest readers, I love a custom tutu!). This time, I took inspiration from the scenery rushing past the window – I couldn't resist the urge to paint the town... or should I say, paint my tutu... orange! 🧡🍊 A bit unexpected, but it definitely captured the sunshiney vibe of the day.
Anyway, once I arrived in Harrogate, it was time for my ultimate pleasure: a proper English afternoon tea! 💖🫖 Nothing beats a pot of fragrant Earl Grey, finger sandwiches that melt in your mouth, and those scrumptious, delicate cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam! It was pure indulgence, a perfect treat for a tutu-loving girl like me!
But of course, my Harrogate trip wouldn't be complete without some serious ballet fun! 🩰✨ The town's theatre was absolutely stunning, and I was blown away by the beautiful Royal Ballet performance I caught. They were performing "Giselle", which is a favourite of mine. There was such raw emotion, technical brilliance, and elegance on stage – it literally brought tears to my eyes!
You see, my dear dance devotees, that’s what I live for. That magical connection you get from sharing your passion for dance, even from the audience seat. It truly transports you.
A sprinkle of pink? Yes, please!
After all that inspiration, I needed to work some of those intricate moves into my own steps. So, I hit the beautiful parklands and the gorgeous Harrogate Gardens and started improvising. A bit of grand jeté under the ancient trees, some pirouettes near the blooming flower beds, a little plié beside the sparkling fountain – oh, the bliss! 🌸🍃💧 The place felt almost tailor-made for a tutu-wearing dreamer.
But my trip wasn’t all about twirls and tea! 🐇🐿️ I took a wander through the surrounding countryside, which felt almost as if I'd stumbled upon a scene from one of those romantic period dramas. Think sweeping fields, stone-walled villages, quaint tea rooms tucked away on charming lanes... oh, and a lot of adorable wildlife! There’s something so incredibly peaceful about the countryside, and it truly fills my heart with a sense of quiet contentment – which is definitely essential for an overzealous, tutu-loving ballet girl like me!
Of course, no trip is complete without souvenirs – and what could be better than a little something pink to remind me of the wonder of Harrogate? 💖🛍️ I found the most gorgeous hand-painted rosebuds in a sweet little shop nestled in a charming corner. I can just imagine how fabulous they'll look adorning my beloved ballet bag!
Ballet and the pink tutu: always my North Star
So there you have it, my lovely dancers. Another weekend adventure completed! I'm back in Derbyshire, recharged and ready to share my experiences and maybe, just maybe, inspire you to chase your own pink tutu dreams!
I hope this post has tickled your fancy. What have you been up to this week?
Remember to head over to the www.pink-tutu.com website and keep up with all my latest posts.
Don’t forget:
Let’s bring back the joy of dance and embrace the magic of the pink tutu, one step at a time. Because a world where everyone twirls and dances is a brighter, more beautiful world, and I am always here to encourage you, even if you've never worn a tutu before! What are you waiting for? 💖
Emma x
