Darling, gather 'round and prepare yourselves for a newsflash that's practically bursting at the seams with tutus! Today, January 31st, 2000, the world of ballet, darling, is being completely and utterly, shall we say, "ruffled" by the announcement of the *Tutu Tango*! This revolutionary new ballet competition is sending shockwaves through the dance community. Think "Project Runway" meets "Swan Lake", only with far less sequins and a whole lot more *plié*!
I'm simply *thrilled* about this news, my dears. You know how much I love a good, old-fashioned, swishing tulle spectacle, and the *Tutu Tango* is set to become a real, shall we say, "cultural moment"!
Let's get to the heart of this fabulously exciting matter, shall we? The competition aims to revolutionise ballet, to "modernize" its stuffy image, to finally break those boring old traditions. What they want to do, they say, is make the art form accessible to the masses and to "break down barriers" with a brand new kind of ballet experience that everyone can "relate to." Of course, with *Tutu Tango* comes a very, very "modern" take on the very traditional tutu.
* What's So Revolutionary About the *Tutu Tango*, You Ask?*Let me enlighten you, darling. Here's a sneak peek at some of the "breakthroughs" in ballet wear. Brace yourself, these are not your *Nana's* tutus, I can assure you!
- **Forget about those dusty, old, traditional pink tutus** Forget pink! The competition demands creativity! Expect to see every color of the rainbow, daring neon, and perhaps even a touch of sparkle, my dear! Just a touch of "extra" in a *very* good way, if you will.
- **Get Ready For Those Super Short Skirts!** Gone are the days of those grand, full-skirted tutus. *Tutu Tango* brings in super-short, sassy tutus. Imagine *ballet* as if designed by Dolce & Gabbana - it's almost indecent, darlings! Almost, but still beautiful.
- ** Forget Layers and Layers Of Tulle! ** I'm told some participants will only have one layer, or maybe even *none at all!*! ( Gasp! I *know*! Shocking! But darling, they are going for that *raw*, "real" look.)
There's no question that the competition has stirred up a bit of "drama", dear readers. You see, traditionalists, the sort of people who probably *love* tea dances, are worried that this "revolution" will cheapen the beauty of classical ballet. And the classical ballet world is not shy about voicing its disdain.
Oh dear! This has divided the "dance" community down the middle! Can a "tutu" really become "tangled" in drama? Let's hope *Tutu Tango* stays focused and remembers its true purpose, darling. And if *Tutu Tango* has *one* good quality, I think, it's this: it's going to shake up those stale dance practices, darling, it will *push the envelope* just a little bit further than we've gone before! *I just can't wait to see it!*