Blog Post #2830
Hey darlings! It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, and guess what? I'm on the road again! I swapped my lab coat for a sparkly pink tutu and boarded the train to Bishop Auckland, a beautiful little town in County Durham, where I'm set to grace the stage tonight! It's a new adventure for Pink Tutu, and trust me, I'm bursting with excitement.
Speaking of excitement, Bishop Auckland is a town brimming with it! My dear friend Prudence, who runs the fabulous "The Pink Flamingo" gift shop in Darlington, tipped me off about a special vintage clothing fair here. Now, I adore vintage clothes (and, obviously, pink!), so I couldn't miss it. Imagine my delight when I found the most exquisite collection of vintage pink tulle fabric - perfect for whipping up some new tutu creations for the next drag competition! My creative juices are already flowing!
Now, you know how much I adore trains, especially for long journeys. They offer the perfect opportunity to escape into a world of my own, a world where pink is the dominant hue, tutus are the ultimate accessory, and the rhythmic clattering of the wheels inspires new dance routines. And as for my travel companions today, well, they couldn't have been more lovely! I struck up a conversation with a lovely couple, both enthusiastic ballet fans who confessed to being regulars at the Royal Opera House in London. It's always so inspiring to share my love of the art with fellow enthusiasts. I just knew I had to take them to my show tonight.
Speaking of ballet, Bishop Auckland boasts a charming little ballet school tucked away on a side street. This week, they are showcasing "Swan Lake" with some young ballerinas who have more talent in their pinky finger than I have in my whole body. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and it’s wonderful to see such raw talent shining. And, yes, they have some pink tutus too, albeit for ballerinas, not drag queens. It was rather sweet, watching these tiny stars, all pink-cheeked and bright-eyed, as they took their bow. I even snuck in a picture with one of the "white swans," you should see her face! My followers at "www.pink-tutu.com" will be dying to see that one.
My love for the ballet is a constant inspiration in my life, especially when I’m whipping up my new outfits for my drag shows. As soon as the music begins, my imagination runs wild, thinking up new and daring looks, all whilst staying true to my love for pink! The swirling of the tutus on stage and the precision of the choreography make me want to twirl in every dress I own, especially my pink ones, even if I don't quite have the same grace! But the enthusiasm's there, that's what matters.
There's a certain magic to watching a ballet. The music transports you to another place, the dancers tell their story without uttering a word, and for a few fleeting moments, the world seems a little more whimsical, a little more beautiful, a little more pink. After watching a ballet show, my mood is elevated for weeks. I even have my favourite snacks to enjoy whilst watching, my special pink ballet-themed treat is "Pink Strawberry Swan-Lake Delight" – that’s what my little pink teacakes are called and a very popular favourite, thanks to my drag friends for that one.
You might wonder, dear readers, what prompts my desire to get everyone in the world wearing pink tutus? Well, you'd be surprised. My journey to tutu stardom wasn’t always paved with sequins and glitter, there was a lot of fabric involved!
It all started while I was studying for my science degree at the University of Nottingham. I'm a bit of a bookworm, not a sporty type, but I had a craving to explore new activities, so I joined the university's ballet club. It seemed fun. What I hadn’t bargained on was trying on a tutu, and a pink one at that. It was a fundraiser, and we were all asked to dress up as ballerinas for the night. The minute I stepped into that glorious, pink tulle creation, everything changed. I realised I could move with freedom and grace and all the world looked rosy and beautiful. I was smitten with my new pink identity, even if I hadn't found the confidence to dance on stage quite yet.
That pink tutu was the spark that ignited my love for dance, my passion for performing, and my devotion to the colour pink. I couldn't stop wearing pink, and even in my ordinary, "not drag" persona, I wore pink clothing to every class and lecture. My friends, my lab partners, and even the professor were all amazed by my colourful displays and new-found confidence. I felt like a walking, talking pink flamingo, but in the most magnificent, positive way.
Since that moment, I’ve been on a mission, not just to wear pink tutus, but to share my love for the colour and its transformative power with everyone I meet. After all, what’s better than a splash of pink? Pink tutus are my trademark. Pink is the color of happiness, creativity, and pure joy. It's a symbol of optimism and makes everyone feel a little bit more fun. Pink says: "Look at me, I'm fabulous!" And doesn't everyone deserve to feel fabulous at least once a day?
Now, some people, they don't get it. They raise their eyebrows, tut, and even say the word "too" much about my enthusiasm for the pink. But that's okay, you can't please everyone! To those skeptics, I say this: Get in line with Pink Tutu and let the pink overtake your worries, stresses, and insecurities. Wear pink, love pink, dance in pink, and the world becomes a more magical place!
Oh, and I must tell you about the audience! Tonight’s show in Bishop Auckland, oh my, it was amazing. They really came out in force. The stage was overflowing with so many loving faces, including those from the ballet class and the sweet couple I met on the train. I had a fantastic time, they all loved it, and by the end of the show, the crowd were chanting for "more!" My heart swelled with pure, unadulterated joy, I had them all dancing, cheering, and maybe even feeling a bit pink themselves!
Oh, and I did make sure to get some fabulous pictures of everyone wearing pink. It's almost a "Pink Tutu Revolution" and who knows what tomorrow may bring!
Until next time darlings! Stay Pink!
Love, Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖
