Fun Ballet Tutu News 1307

**The Tutu-ly Unbelievable: Tutus Take Over London!**

It’s official, darling – the tutu has had its moment and now it's taken over London! And frankly, it’s about time! What could be more chic, more graceful, more quintessentially dance-worthy than a beautiful tutu? And no, I don’t just mean those little, itchy, pouffy things some ballerinas wear. We’re talking about the fabulous, floor-length, tulle explosion of femininity, the dreamlike dream dress of every dancer, the… erm, sorry got lost in a tutu daydream there for a second. Anyway, back to the real world (though this feels incredibly surreal right now!) where our beloved tutu is not just taking centre stage, but pretty much the entire street scene, making a fabulous statement, one ballerina-esque swish at a time.

It all started this morning, you know, with a gentle ripple in the fabric of London life. It was a chilly January morning and I was walking past Hyde Park on my way to a rather tedious marketing meeting for my dance classes when I saw it… the first tutu. Just a lone ballerina, probably headed to a morning class, swirling down the pavement, like a delicate bubble. I smiled. It looked so ridiculously whimsical in the midst of London’s urban jungle.

Then, as I stepped off the tube at Leicester Square, I found myself in the midst of a tutu revolution! The scene was a beautiful kaleidoscope of colour. Men in full, dramatic tutus were gracefully performing a synchronised ballet routine outside the National Gallery, with an added touch of street performance flair, and little old ladies were swirling about like they’d just stepped off a 19th-century stage, their colourful tutus dancing with the winter wind. It was sheer bliss, darling! I think even the pigeons were clapping.

But wait, there’s more! The tutus were even showing up on the bus, on the streets of Soho, even on a couple of police officers – who, frankly, looked fabulous in their rather snazzy new uniforms. There’s no escaping the tulle. Honestly, it’s rather infectious. One of those ‘we all need to embrace a little bit of whimsicality’ moments. Even a couple of stockbrokers were giving it a good whirl outside the Stock Exchange, their seriousness softened by the delicate flow of fabric. They didn't quite have the form, but the effort was applaudable.

As I strolled around the city, watching the London skyline illuminated by a sea of tutus, I realised something – we all have a little bit of ballerina in us. We just need a little encouragement to embrace our inner-grace, to dance like no one’s watching, to add a dash of tutu magic to the world. Maybe a day spent twirling in a tutu isn’t such a bad idea after all. It might just inspire everyone to be a bit more fun, a bit more beautiful, and a whole lot more whimsical.

Here's what my fabulous fashionistas have said about this tutu revolution:

• Penny, a retired ballerina and long-time Londoner: "Oh, it’s so refreshing to see this bit of joie de vivre, it reminds me of when ballet was all about joy, freedom, and expression. Now, all it’s about is being a star. Not that it’s not brilliant being a star… but you know what I mean! It's great to see everyone taking time to embrace this wonderfully silly, joyful expression!”
• Jeremy, a financial analyst who was spotted in a rather fetching pink tutu: "I felt like I was in a Fred Astaire film. Honestly, I can't explain it, it felt good! Maybe it was the freedom of being a bit silly? Or perhaps the lightness of the tulle? Who knows! But I’m planning on sporting the tutu again at work tomorrow.”
• Doris, a seasoned shopper on Oxford Street: "My dear, the young men look so dapper in their tutus, though I must say some of the styles leave a little to be desired. But that's London for you. And how wonderful that the tutus have even inspired a new line of ballet-inspired clothes and accessories at Marks & Spencer – they have a very beautiful collection, with ballet-themed scarves and ballerina flats. I must say, my granddaughter has gone mad for tutus ever since she saw all this.”
• David, a baker in Kensington: "My cakes are even more popular today than usual. The tutus have inspired some very creative flavours! People want everything ballerina-inspired.”

As I write this, the sun is setting on a truly tutu-ful day in London. Everywhere you look there are beautiful swirls of fabric. Maybe tomorrow will be the day I find myself in one too. Honestly darling, why not? Just don't judge my posture. You can find my upcoming tutu workshops, featuring fabulous designs for every fashionista, on my website. I hope to see you there. In a tutu of course!