Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2012-04-02 stars in Rugby

Rugby, Darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles is in Town!

Helloooo, lovelies! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to share the excitement of another fabulous adventure with you all. Today, we’re in Rugby, a charming town that has a certain kind of charm, don’t you think? This is post number 4476 on www.pink-tutu.com - bet you can’t catch up with this sassy, pink-loving Queen!

You see, my dears, Rugby has a special place in my heart. It’s the sort of town where you can wander down cobblestone streets, admire the quaint little shops, and imagine you’ve stepped into a Jane Austen novel. But more importantly, this week I've been at a special event, something so spectacular that even I, the queen of pink, am speechless! It all began with a flurry of activity at the local railway station, the only way to truly experience this wonderful town. Oh, how I love the rhythmic clatter of wheels on rails and the sweet scent of the station buffet. And, of course, I had my luggage – a rather magnificent steamer trunk, you know, bursting with sequined leotards, tulle fabric, and enough glitter to cover the entirety of Rugby town hall.

I was whisked off to a most delightful boutique called 'Twirl & Tiara'. I tell you, it was as if I'd fallen into a fairy tale! Every inch of the place was drenched in a rosy glow, with mannequins adorned in the most exquisite tutus and frocks you could ever imagine! The lovely lady behind the counter, whose name I believe was Felicity, gave me a warm welcome and then took me on a personal tour. I gasped as my eyes fell upon an extravagant display of tiaras – glittering diamond ones, sparkly silver, gold-plated with a single pearl. And you'll never believe it, darling! I ended up purchasing the most exquisite rose gold one – oh, it truly sparkles like the stars!

That night, I found myself transformed from Alex the lab technician into Pink Tutu Sparkles, the queen of sparkle! I had been booked to perform at the grand Rugby Hotel. A veritable ballroom with chandeliers and high ceilings, my performance took place as part of a fabulous fundraiser, ‘Ballroom with a Bow’! This event was entirely about fundraising for the Rugby Ballet Club. My dears, the talent at that club is exquisite! You should see the children’s ballet, with their precision, grace and elegant tutus!

That’s the beauty of it, isn’t it? Whether it’s in a swanky ballroom like the Rugby Hotel, or at a local community centre, dance and performance unite us all. I took my tutu and sparkly microphone and delivered my act with passion, dancing and singing my heart out. Every twist and turn, every feather boa flip, every shimmy, every sparkling twirl was dedicated to bringing a smile to every face in the room. You know, my aim in life, apart from becoming the most renowned Pink Tutu-wearing queen in the whole wide world, is to inspire everyone to twirl! We all need a bit of whimsy in our lives, a chance to step outside our comfort zone and let our inner pink tutu shine!

My dear friends, the night ended on a high! After the show, I was surrounded by delighted audience members, and my heart filled with joy to see the pure exhilaration on their faces. We all agreed that the fundraiser had been a phenomenal success! I was gifted a hand-crafted, porcelain ballet shoe – I tell you, such beauty and delicacy! It is now on my dressing table, sparkling along with the rest of my collection. You know, my lovelies, each one of these gifts holds a story, a piece of the journey that makes up Pink Tutu Sparkles.

After my whirlwind stay, it was time to move on, to catch the next train, carrying with me the warmth of Rugby’s hospitality and the delightful twirls I learned from those fantastic young dancers. And you know what? Every single day is a brand-new stage to sparkle, to embrace the vibrant spirit of dance, and to encourage a bit of Pink Tutu magic in everyone’s life!

That’s all for today, my dear friends, but I promise you, more exciting adventures are just around the corner. Join me tomorrow for the next post on www.pink-tutu.com, and remember – if you see a Pink Tutu Sparkles-inspired twirl in your neighborhood, be sure to give a big, joyful clap! And who knows, you just might find yourself the next lucky soul to receive a special gift from this little Queen! Until next time, twirl, twirl, twirl!

#TutuQueen on 2012-04-02 stars in Rugby