Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2008-01-11 stars in Walton upon Thames

Walton upon Thames: Where Ballet Dreams Take Flight! (Blog Post #2933)

Hello, darling dears! It's your favourite pink tutu-wearing drag queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here! And oh my stars, I have just had the most magical day in Walton upon Thames!

This trip has been a bit of a whirlwind, so strap in, it's a real "Pink Tutu Express" to adventure! I left my Derbyshire digs at dawn, the sun catching the dewdrops on the lavender bushes by the station and painting everything in a gentle, morning light. I've gotta say, nothing beats the smell of a steam train in the morning! There's something romantic about it, especially when you're dressed in a fluttery pink tulle dress - like a ballerina ready to embark on a journey to a grand ball!

Speaking of journeys, this little escapade was all for a "Fairy Ball" at the local Walton Village Hall! You wouldn't believe the amazing costumes! Imagine, darling, glitter, sparkle, and enough fairy wings to fly the whole town to Neverland. It was like stepping straight out of a Midsummer Night's Dream, except instead of the forest, we were surrounded by comfy chairs and a roaring fire.

Of course, no fairy ball is complete without some fancy footwork! I whipped out a little 'Pink Tutu Salsa' for the crowd and oh, the screams and applause! It was pure magic!

But, let's rewind a bit! My day started a little differently than the typical fairytale. Before stepping into my sparkly world, I spent the morning at the lab! Yep, that's right - your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkle is also a real-life scientist! Now, I'm not just testing beakers of chemicals here. No, darling! My specialty? Fabric. That's right - everything you wear - I make sure it stands the test of time! All those glorious tutus and dresses I wear on stage, they've all passed my little scientific scrutiny! (Though sometimes, I confess, I can't resist sneaking a pink tutu into the test batch just to make sure it passes with flying colours.)

Then comes the twilight transformation! My little Derbyshire cottage transforms into my 'Drag Palace'. Lights flicker, music pumps, and with a flick of my wrist, I'm Pink Tutu Sparkles once again! You might be wondering why a scientist spends her nights on a stage. It’s all thanks to a fluffy, pink, life-changing tutu. You see, it all began at university. My first ballet class... I didn't think I’d feel at home there, I’m a little on the science side! But as soon as I donned a tutu for the university’s annual ballet fundraising gala - something just clicked!

I found myself caught in the enchantment of graceful movement and colour. It just felt right. Since that moment, it's been all about those beautiful swirling layers and twirling like a fairy, but always, always in the most glorious shade of pink!

Oh, darling! This post is already getting longer than my last ballet lesson, so I'll leave you with this - the world needs more pink tutus, more fairy magic and more dreams coming true! I promise, I'll be back soon with another fabulous Pink Tutu Sparkle adventure - so, until next time, sparkle brighter than the stars, and always remember to spread a little bit of Pink Tutu Magic wherever you go!

#TutuQueen on 2008-01-11 stars in Walton upon Thames