Hey loves! It’s your Tutu Queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here with Post Number 1782, direct from the shimmering streets of Wood Green!
Now, let’s be honest, darlings, sometimes even a Queen needs to escape the glitter and glam of the stage. It's important to keep it real, even when you're covered in sparkles! So this week, I decided to embark on a rather... unconventional adventure, a journey that started in the heart of Derbyshire, where I grew up, and ended with a sprinkle of magic in Wood Green. And yes, you guessed it, pink tutus were involved!
The day started bright and early - 7am to be precise, before the sun had even bothered to wake up, with the delicious aroma of my favourite, freshly baked fairy cakes wafting through the air. After all, a queen always needs fuel for a day of travelling and sparkle-spreading.
This wasn't your typical glamourous backstage journey. Oh no! This was the ultimate Pink Tutu Sparkles adventure. You see, my good friend, Poppy, the founder of 'The Pink Tutu Revolution' (don’t tell anyone, but she secretly wants to wear a tutu to work - just think of the fashion statement!) suggested I go by train. And trust me, honey, after weeks of flying high on stage, there’s something about the rhythmic chugging of a train, the soft murmur of conversations, and the anticipation building as I looked out the window to those fast-moving green fields that reminds me of my simple roots.
I knew exactly the outfit for this journey – a sunshine yellow maxi-dress with tiny daisies, a statement pink floral beret, my trusty, emerald green, quilted shoulder bag (it fits EVERYTHING) and of course, the pièce de résistance: a beautiful pastel pink tutu that shimmered under the carriage lights like a magical cloud of pink goodness. Yes, the tutu was the perfect accessory to my everyday attire, which made a rather plain journey instantly a spectacle of colour and cheer!
We arrived at Wood Green station to a joyous symphony of honking horns and screeching tires, not what I expected but a pleasant, unique sound in my ears. I was going to perform at a rather unique venue – a charity fair supporting a new community center for aspiring ballet dancers. What a cause, darling! Naturally, the whole thing was covered in my signature colour, of course - a lovely, pastel shade of pink! There was a beautiful floral archway for the entrance, and even a pink balloon archway welcoming everyone! (Oh the symbolism!).
It was a beautiful day! The sunshine seemed to agree with my outfit, the pink in the tutu catching the rays of light and transforming into an explosion of happiness.
And speaking of happy, darlings, did you know I discovered an amazing ballet shoe boutique just two shops away from the fair? It was like stepping into a dream, shelves stacked high with a dazzling array of pointe shoes and character shoes. They even had a small collection of tutus! It was absolutely fabulous! Of course, I couldn't leave without getting myself a brand new pair of pointe shoes for my ballet classes. As much as I adore performing on stage, the quiet solitude of practicing, my toes tucked perfectly into those beautiful pink shoes, always brings a calming serenity to my life.
It turns out there is such a wonderful ballet community in Wood Green! The energy at the charity fair was so heartwarming! And the kids - darling, they were simply delightful! Imagine little, sparkling eyes, little hands trying to grasp the fluffy tulle of my tutu and adorable giggles – it was like a balletic dreamland.
As for my performance - well, I decided to shake things up a little. My usual routines are all glitz and glamour, complete with a 'Pink Tutu Symphony' finale - where my skirt explodes into an extravaganza of hundreds of shimmering pink feathers - it always brings the house down! However, I thought the sweet simplicity of Wood Green deserved a different kind of performance. I transformed the whole thing into a storybook narrative with a cute, adorable tutu dress – something inspired by The Pink Flamingo. This adorable ballerina who dreams of escaping from her feathered cage, to join the real world of ballet. (You might think the storyline is a little dramatic but honestly, darlings, the audience was loving it! Especially the young children!).
Let me tell you, the atmosphere in Wood Green was just electric! And I was dancing like no one was watching. It was so joyous. Afterwards, there was such a buzz, and a lovely local newspaper called "Wood Green Whispers" even did a lovely little interview about the tutu performance - It really touched my heart!
My final performance of the evening was in front of the community center - the real magic of this town! I wanted to give everyone a special gift – something beautiful to cherish and inspire – and it had to involve pink tutus, obviously. So, I did something extraordinary!
For my last performance, I started with a small group of aspiring young dancers - just 6 of them to be exact - and I handed them sparkling pink tutus that were beautifully adorned with pink glitter and sequins. And, I knew exactly what to do next – I began a spontaneous little ballet performance, in a big, open circle, and the kids joined in with enthusiasm - their laughter and giggles was music to my ears!
The final image of Wood Green will forever be etched in my mind. We ended with a giant circle - kids and grown ups – spinning and dancing like a kaleidoscope of pink, joyful magic. It felt magical.
So my darlings, if you ever feel like your sparkle needs a little boost, hop on a train, find yourself a place full of pink goodness, and unleash your inner tutu!
Because, at the end of the day, we're all just twirling stars waiting for our turn to shine!
Until next time, darlings!
Xoxo,
Your Tutu Queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles ✨💖
P.S: Remember to check out my blog daily for more adventures at www.pink-tutu.com. 💖✨
