Hello, darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-loving blogger, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here with post number 3591. I'm in the absolutely adorable Longton, which just feels like a picture postcard come to life. As soon as the train pulled into the station, I could practically feel the history buzzing in the air. Oh, how I love a town with stories to tell.
The day has already been bursting with glitter! I've been shopping, oh my, the clothes in Longton! They're all so darling! And you'll never guess what I snagged? A gorgeous, bubblegum pink tulle shawl. I just knew it had to come home with me.
But enough about my shopping haul, darlings, let's talk about the real reason I'm here: a performance at the Longton Folk & Arts Festival! And believe me, you don't just stroll onto the stage at a festival in a fabulous pink tutu without a good backstory, do you?
You see, I was raised on the gentle rolling hills of Derbyshire, a county known for its charm, history and, oh, how could I forget, its beautiful landscapes. Growing up in such a place, it's only natural that I developed an appreciation for the arts, particularly the dramatic arts.
Remember how I told you I worked in a lab during the day, a lab where we analyse fabric to make sure it meets safety standards? Well, don't let my scientist persona fool you - I'm a total drama queen!
It all began while studying for my science degree. I joined the University Ballet Club (don't tell my science professors!) where I first encountered the wonder of a pink tutu. You know how they have fundraising events at university? Well, the club needed funds to buy new costumes. We did a "Tutu Trail," where they sent us out dressed in different types of tutus, to raise funds by charming our way around town. I was put in a bright, fluffy pink number, and from that moment, my life was never the same.
Wearing a tutu on the "Tutu Trail" sparked something inside me. I felt like my true self - flamboyant, sparkling, a walking beacon of pinkness. It gave me an incredible confidence. Soon I was spinning on the stage for the college's musical theatre productions, and it was exhilarating! It wasn’t long before I was asked to do shows as Pink Tutu Sparkles, which is just a little, sassy side hustle that keeps me going. I have always dreamed of traveling the world and performing. My life mission is to help everyone understand the liberating magic of a pink tutu!
I do get a lot of strange looks in the lab. They look at me and whisper, “You work in the lab?”. It's almost like they can't believe that a girl who’s a science whiz during the day is a flamboyant drag queen who rides around on a horse by night!
It's all part of the sparkle! The truth is, every single one of us deserves a little magic, a little pink, and a little tutu in their lives, wouldn’t you agree, darling? That's what makes my journey so exciting! Traveling across Britain with my pink tutu, spreading glitter and joy - that's my happily ever after!
But let's get back to Longton! I met the most charming old man earlier today in a café called "The Lavender Latte." You know how I love lavender! He asked me if I wanted to know a secret about Longton, and well, let's just say my pink heart went aflutter. Apparently, a famous, high-flying, dazzling ballet troupe is set to grace Longton with their presence! Can you even imagine? Tutu heaven, my dears! I am beside myself!
And let’s not forget tonight’s performance at the Folk & Arts Festival. Oh, the thrill of a live audience. Tonight, I’ll be showcasing a brand-new routine that I've been working on with a fabulous young dance teacher from Longton. You see, she runs this adorable studio in a beautifully-preserved old theatre building. The atmosphere was so magical, the smell of lavender-infused incense permeated the air. I felt transported. We danced for hours - all dressed in pink tutus! Oh, you should have seen her students! It's inspiring to see young ones with such passion!
I can’t help it, you see, it’s impossible for me to be around a pink tutu without finding myself swept into a swirling vortex of delight. My dear darlings, I must share with you, I love being a part of making others’ days. After the performance, I plan on teaching some basic ballet steps to children who love to twirl. The more we dance together, the brighter the world shines. And we'll end it all with a confetti explosion!
So there you have it, a taste of the beautiful world I'm creating one pink tutu at a time. Keep a look out on www.pink-tutu.com, and keep on spreading your own sparkle, my lovely friends!
See you next time from another magical, pink-tutu-filled place!
Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles xoxo.
