Hello darlings! It’s Emma here, back with you from the picturesque town of Walton upon Thames! As always, I’m bursting with excitement to share all the pink and twirly fun I’ve had, because what's life without a touch of tutu magic, eh?
Now, I’ve got to confess – getting here was half the fun! The journey down from Derbyshire is always a delight. A comfy seat on the train, my favourite tunes blasting, and, of course, a perfectly pink travel outfit. And let's not forget my trusty tutu bag! I always have to make sure my most treasured twirling companion is by my side.
As soon as I arrived, Walton upon Thames welcomed me with open arms (well, maybe not literally, but the atmosphere was definitely welcoming). I immediately fell in love with the cobbled streets, charming boutiques, and those adorable little cafes brimming with floral displays and pastries that could tempt even the most virtuous ballerina (like myself, occasionally 😉).
And of course, I couldn't be in a town without taking advantage of its amazing scenery, could I? I took a stroll through the beautiful Walton upon Thames park, soaking up the fresh air, sunshine, and, naturally, finding my perfect twirling spot. There's just something about a big open space that makes the whole world your stage, isn't there?
You know I always like to check out local wildlife on my travels. I managed to catch a glimpse of some adorable fluffy ducks waddling around a pond in the park. They looked quite intrigued by my pink tutu, but let’s be honest, who wouldn’t be, right?
After all that twirling and wildlife watching, I was feeling famished. Thankfully, the cutest little café I had spotted was just a hop and skip away. I tucked into a delicious slice of lemon cake (they really know how to make it in this town) while sketching ideas for my latest ballet moves. Because let's be honest, inspiration strikes when you least expect it.
This little café had the most perfect ballet mural on the wall, a real ballet haven. They were even playing a lovely classical playlist - it really set the tone for a dreamy afternoon. It's little details like that that truly make a place special, isn't it?
Of course, no trip is complete without a spot of ballet. I was so excited to check out the Walton upon Thames School of Ballet - their classes were a real delight. The atmosphere was welcoming, the teachers were so kind and encouraging, and let's face it, everyone loves a good stretch. It’s always such a joy to share my love of ballet and I think my European-style tutu (it's one of my absolute favourites – I got it on my last trip to Vienna) was the perfect outfit for a bit of dance magic.
The highlight of the trip had to be the theatre performance in Walton upon Thames! It was a beautiful little theatre tucked away, just like a hidden gem. The play, ‘Swan Lake,’ had me mesmerized – a classical tale perfectly brought to life on stage. Seeing professional ballerinas perform on stage reminds me why I'm so passionate about this beautiful art form.
Speaking of professional dancers, did I tell you about the wonderful dancers I met on this trip? We met up for a delicious (pink, of course) dinner, sharing stories, tips, and inspiration. There's just something special about bonding over a shared love of ballet. They’re definitely my new dancing buddies – maybe we’ll all be going on more trips together soon. You never know…
But this brings me to my parting thought – let’s keep sharing the joy of dance and making this world a more twirling-tastic place! Wear pink, wear your heart on your sleeve, and be unafraid to express yourself through the beauty of dance. And of course, be sure to subscribe to www.pink-tutu.com, where you can find my daily adventures, plus tips and inspiration on all things pink and twirly!
Until next time, happy twirling darlings!
Love, Emma xxx
