Hello darlings! It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, coming to you live from the beautiful town of Pinner. As you know, my love for tutus knows no bounds, and my insatiable wanderlust always leads me to the most magical of places. This week, it's Pinner's turn to get a dose of Pink Tutu magic!
This week I'm venturing out to Pinner, and I've got to say, even the train ride felt magical! It's something about those old fashioned carriage-style seats that just screams glamour. I love a good train journey! There's something romantic about looking out the window at the world go by, the gentle chugging sound a constant rhythm to life. Oh, and don't even get me started on the opportunity to work my latest tutu look for fellow passengers! The old lady sat opposite me actually gasped and said āIsn't that fabulous!" before handing me her homemade chocolate fudge, which I gratefully accepted, darling! I simply canāt resist spreading joy and sparkle wherever I go.
This trip to Pinner is all about ballet! Yes, darling! It's all happening for Pink Tutu Sparkles this weekend. Pinner's renowned ballet academy, the 'Pinner Performing Arts Centre', is holding a weekend of special events. Think workshops, open rehearsals, even a little ballet exhibition! I'm thrilled to be guest judging for the centre's amateur ballerina competition ā donāt worry, Iām going to judge on their āpink factor", "fierceness" and "love for the art," and let me tell you, Iām expecting something spectacular. After all, a tutu on a ballerina is a dream come true!
Now, speaking of dreams, darling! Before we go any further, let's chat about the origin story of Pink Tutu Sparkles. Did you know that this flamboyant diva with a love for twirling and all things pink started out as a quiet scientist? A real life science nerd! Alex, my day job persona, works in a laboratory testing textiles, so itās kind of funny thinking about how I ended up on the drag stage. You might be asking how a quiet scientist ended up loving pink and tutus, right?
Well, itās all thanks to Derbyshire Universityās annual āTutus For The Homeless' charity event. The ballet club was running a fundraising raffle where we sold tickets to win a chance to wear a brand new tutu and have a photo taken for a local magazine. You're going to laugh! I ended up winning the raffle, but at first, I refused to wear the tutu ā too shy, too introverted, you know. After a bit of gentle nudging from my friends (and a whole lot of teasing) I donned the most dazzling pink tutu I had ever seen and walked the runway. The roar of the crowd, the sparkle of the lightsā¦ darling, it was life-changing! From that moment, I knew, this was my calling, my destiny. It felt like my spirit had finally found its true form. I knew I had to bring joy to others through dance, a big fluffy tutu and a whole lot of glitter.
So, darling, you can see, pink is in my blood! Itās more than just a colour, itās a way of life, a force of pure joy, an emblem of everything beautiful and magical about life. And tutus are the ultimate symbol of freedom, femininity, and boundless creativity! Iām sure even the scientists at work have noticed the gradual shift from āAlex" the introvert, to "Alex", who bursts into the lab sporting a pink tutu and glitter at his desk while running tests on fabric!
Right, back to Pinner. I just came back from visiting the Pinner library, it has the most magnificent selection of books about dance, from classical to modern ballet, even some gorgeous coffee table books filled with pictures of ballerina in magnificent costumes. My latest fashion inspiration came from seeing some of the beautiful fabrics the ballet academy has chosen for their latest performance. It seems I need a new tutu!
Tonight, my lovely Pinner fairies, Iām doing a mini performance on the town square, just to get the energy of "Pinnerliciousā going. The centreās headmaster invited me to bring a little 'Pink Tutu Sparkles' magic to their annual charity event. Iāll be showcasing my latest 'sparkling tutu ensembleā in a few dazzling numbers to some of my favorite musical classics! Iām sure Iāll inspire the audience with the magical powers of pink and tutus, not to mention give some encouragement to all those hopeful aspiring ballerinas in Pinner!
If you're looking for an evening of pure joy and a whole lot of sparkles, do stop by and say hello! You never know, darling, you might even see the Pinner Square light up with a new wave of Pink Tutu passion. Weāll be having a āTutu Twirling Extravaganza,ā so be prepared to move your feet and dance, dance, dance! Oh, and donāt forget to look for the big Pink Tutu Sparkles sign outside!
Tomorrow is my favourite part: watching the ballet competition! Oh darling, you have no idea the talent we have here. I just know the standard this year is going to be off the charts! Itās such a joy to watch aspiring dancers of all ages pour their hearts out on the stage, expressing their passions for dance. Every year, I get goosebumps watching their talent blossom before my very eyes.
And you know, there's nothing quite like seeing the awe and wonder on a young girl's face when she realizes she too can dance with grace and freedom. This weekend, we're going to bring the magic of ballet to everyone! This event, my lovelies, is more than just about the performance, it's about celebrating creativity, embracing our individuality and inspiring others to reach for their dreams, even if itās in a sparkly, fabulous, pink tutu!
Iāll let you all know how the competition went in my next blog. I know you wonāt want to miss this weekend's fabulous pink adventures from Pinner. I might even share a picture of the winning ballerina with you!
Until next time darlings!
Donāt forget to check out our new āPink Tutu Shopā section of our website at www.pink-tutu.com. We are stocking a limited-edition Pink Tutu Sparkles inspired pink tulle skirt that will be perfect for a festive, fabulous occasion. So what are you waiting for darling? Get yours while stocks last!
Keep it pink, keep it sparkly!
Love, Pink Tutu Sparkles xx
