Hello lovelies!
It’s Emma here, your favourite Derbyshire-born tutu-wearing ballerina and your guide to all things pink, fluffy, and fabulously twirly! Today, I’m swapping the green hills of Derbyshire for the railway tracks, and it's all for the love of ballet! I'm on a mission - a mission to bring the magic of ballet to every corner of the UK!
As you know, I believe everyone deserves to experience the joy of pirouettes and grand jetés, no matter where they call home. So today, my train journey takes me to Crewe! It's the ultimate 'rail-road' to dance dreams for me – a trip full of potential and excitement, all tied up with a bow in a big, beautiful, cyan tutu!
My choice of colour today is all about a bit of playful surprise. Let’s face it, I always have my signature pink tutu to hand, but for a change, I wanted something to make people do a double take.
Now, cyan is a beautiful colour, it’s elegant, calming, but still makes a statement. I was drawn to its unique combination of cool blue and bright green hues, and, to be honest, the shade is surprisingly versatile.
Cyan, pink, lilac – my closet’s filled with colours and textures, just like my heart! But, no matter the shade of my tutu, I always go for those delicate layers of tulle and the soft flutter of movement as I step out of the carriage. Honestly, it's the perfect dress-up for travelling by train!
Speaking of train journeys, nothing beats the feeling of the world rushing past my window as I sip on a delicious iced latte, humming along to my favourite ballet music. Yes, I do play ballet music when I travel. Don't judge me!
You can imagine, as I looked out of the train window and the rolling fields swished past, I couldn’t help but let my imagination fly. It felt like my own personal ballet performance. I could picture myself dancing alongside the cattle grazing in the meadows and gliding through the green fields in a magnificent swan lake routine with the clouds above. Oh, the beauty!
As I approach Crewe, excitement fizzes in my heart! I’m meeting a fellow tutu enthusiast who lives locally, Sarah! It’s Sarah who’s actually organised a ballet workshop for children, right in the heart of Crewe! She wanted to get more youngsters interested in the arts, so guess who got recruited?
This is exactly what I’m talking about, folks! We're spreading the joy of dance all over!
Sarah and I are going to be leading a fun-filled afternoon of pliés, relevés and twirls. Yes, even with a cyan tutu! Sarah's been busy organising little pink tutus for all the participating kids. You can bet I'm going to bring a little pink magic to Crewe – even if it means sneaking a couple of extra tutus into my luggage!
My work today is simple: help Sarah introduce these kids to the wonderful world of ballet! There’s nothing quite as magical as seeing those young eyes light up with wonder as they take their first steps onto the dance floor. Who knows, I might be introducing the next great ballerina or the next big choreographer.
It’s this spark of joy that makes me continue spreading my pink tutu passion all over the UK.
My adventure is more than just pink tutus, it's also about embracing the natural world. The rolling fields of Derbyshire are the canvas for my inspiration – with their fresh air and vibrant wildflowers, they're where my ballet dreams start.
Today, as I venture further afield, my inspiration stays close. As we all know, ballet and wildlife can surprisingly intertwine. Who’s going to be able to resist a swan lake routine in the meadow after spotting a graceful swan gliding on a nearby lake, right?
This is exactly what my blog is all about - bringing together the elegance of dance, the beauty of nature, and a generous splash of pink to create an experience that leaves you smiling.
Now, before I say goodbye and rush off to my Crewe adventures, let me remind you - Pink is powerful, but every colour has a special place in our hearts, even cyan!
So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the magic of ballet – embrace your individuality – and be bold with your colours, my darlings! And remember, life’s too short to wear boring clothes (and to not try ballet, for that matter)!
To all my beautiful ballet lovers, keep twirling and never forget, there's a little pink tutu waiting for you.
Stay fabulous, Emma
P.S. Follow my daily adventures on www.pink-tutu.com! And let’s get everyone wearing a pink tutu! Join me in this fabulous mission. Tag your best pink tutu moments and use #PinkTutuArmy - let's take the world by twirling storm!
