#TutuBlog #10314
Hey darlings!
It's Emma here, your resident pink-tutu-loving, ballet-obsessed blogger, coming to you live from the station, platform three to be precise, with my trusty travel companion – a crisp £5 note for the train fare! It's another exciting day in the life of a ballerina, and today, I'm off to Bloxwich! Yes, Bloxwich, the land of, erm, well, I don't know much about it really, except for the name itself. Sounds wonderfully whimsical, doesn't it? It reminds me of "Alice in Wonderland", which, of course, is one of my absolute favourite books!
Now, I'm sure you're wondering what the inspiration is behind this adventure. Well, it all stems from a serendipitous encounter last week, when I bumped into my favourite tutu shop owner at a street food market. We got to chatting about everything under the sun (including the wonders of the 'Yorkshire pudding' - absolutely divine!) and she told me about an absolutely incredible dance school in Bloxwich. Not only do they teach ballet, they also have a beautiful dance theatre which is showcasing a brand new piece of choreography that's inspired by...wait for it...pancakes! Can you imagine? It's almost like my little ballerina heart knew exactly what to do. So, here I am, Bloxwich-bound, with a vision in my head - a pancake tutu masterpiece! I'm thinking buttery chiffon layers with a delicate drizzle of caramel-coloured tulle...oh the possibilities are endless!
Now, as we roll towards Bloxwich, let me tell you about my outfit today. You know I adore a good ballet-inspired ensemble, and today, I'm channeling my inner Swan Lake with a simple yet elegant white dress. The perfect blank canvas for the showstopper - my fabulous, hand-painted, pink tutu with white feather accents. It twirls perfectly on the train (although I must say, there's a rather handsome gentleman across the aisle giving me a very appreciative stare – a bit of a ballet buff himself, perhaps?).
Now, don't worry, I'm not just going to be swooning over the dance school's choreography (though it does sound incredible). My plans involve a delightful exploration of the charming Bloxwich. I've got my eyes peeled for the cutest vintage shop (you can never have enough tulle, my dears!), a fantastic local bakery for a post-show treat (maybe even a cheeky pancake, hmm?) and hopefully, I'll bump into a lovely friendly horse! It's all about those special connections, wouldn't you say?
Follow my adventures throughout the day on my Instagram @emmalovespinktutu. Don't forget, you can share your pink tutu experiences using the #pinktutupower hashtag and join our community of twirling enthusiasts. We're a big, sparkly, fabulous family!
Oh, and remember - you can wear a tutu, you can be a ballerina! Ballet is for everyone! Even if you only practice in your living room!
Keep twirling, my lovelies! See you next time!
Emma x
