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#TutuQueen on 2011-12-11 stars in Darlaston

Darlaston Dares to Sparkle!

Pink Tutu Sparkles's Travels, Post #4363

Well darlings, it's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and you simply won't believe the adventures I had in Darlaston last week! It's fair to say, that the town, though it boasts the rather lovely "Walsall Football Club", is hardly a mecca for dazzling pink tutu action. But never fear, my little darlings, Pink Tutu Sparkles always finds a way to spread the sparkle!

So, it all started with the grand plan for the weekend: tutu-fying Darlaston. Let me tell you, darling, travelling by train is truly an art form in itself. Imagine: a swirling symphony of whispers, a charming tapestry of personalities, all brought together by the delightful rhythm of the wheels on the track. For the first time, I managed to get a whole compartment to myself. Just imagine, all the room I needed to whip out my very own, gloriously pink travel-sized tutu โ€“ perfect for perfecting a little en pointe action! Oh, I do love a little pre-show stretch.

Anyway, I had the pleasure of performing at the annual Darlaston Christmas Festival. Can you believe it, lovelies? My sparkly presence was a beacon of shimmering light amidst the stalls of fudge, craft supplies and, frankly, very average mulled wine!

Before I got there, let me tell you, I found a little something special in Derby's finest vintage clothing shop - a beautiful, soft-pink cape, complete with sparkling diamante trims! The moment I saw it, I knew I had to have it. And believe me, it was the perfect way to round out the Darlaston performance! The locals loved it - they seemed particularly fond of my rendition of "Sparkle & Shine", that upbeat, bouncy pop track. Why, a little toddler even ran onto the stage at one point to give me a hug - such sweetness!

But this post wouldn't be a Pink Tutu Sparkles adventure without some truly delightful ballet, would it, darling? Well, you'd never believe what I discovered โ€“ just a hop, skip, and jump from the festival, there's this fantastic ballet school tucked away, completely hidden from the hustle and bustle of the town. I just had to pop in, right? Imagine my surprise when I was greeted by the most delightful group of ballerinas, all as sweet as honey and twice as twirly. Turns out, they're hosting a fundraiser for the local children's hospital, and oh, didn't they just beg me to take part? How could I possibly resist, when the cause was so adorable!?

And so, imagine this: Pink Tutu Sparkles, resplendent in a cloud of tulle and glitter, joining in a fundraiser for the little darlings at the hospital, dancing alongside some of the most dedicated dancers in Darlaston! You can bet there were tears of joy, darling. It was heartwarming to witness the pure joy of sharing our passion with everyone, young and old. It truly reminded me of why I do what I do.

Oh, and did I tell you about the horse ride? Yes, darling, on the way back from Darlaston, I decided a horse would be the perfect form of transport. I mean, how else do you achieve truly sparkly elegance in this, our fast-paced modern world? There is something so wonderfully old-fashioned about gliding through the countryside, on horseback, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun.

Honestly, it truly was a whirlwind adventure, wouldnโ€™t you say, darlings? I'm just so happy to spread a bit of sparkly magic everywhere I go, and seeing how excited everyone gets when they see Pink Tutu Sparkles is the best reward! Remember, darling, wear your pink tutu with pride! Because when it comes to glitter and grace, Pink Tutu Sparkles will never stop shining. And now, I'm off to find a new pink tutu โ€“ wouldn't you love one, darling? I bet it would brighten your day!

Check back soon for more adventures!

Until then, darlings, stay sparkling!

Pink Tutu Sparkles


(PS: Be sure to check out the photos of my adventure on www.pink-tutu.com !)*

#TutuQueen on 2011-12-11 stars in Darlaston