Tutu and Ballet News

My darlings! The news has been awash with excitement about a most peculiar happening in the world of ballet, and let me tell you, it’s a story so fabulous it makes my tutu twirl! You see, on this glorious day of 10 April 2000, it seems our beloved tutus are making headlines! And no, it’s not because they’ve developed a penchant for ballroom dancing (although that would make a splendid reality show!). No, my dears, it’s far more ridiculous than that.

It all started in the quaint (and admittedly rather outdated) town of Tring, Hertfordshire. Now, you all know how much I love a good bit of quaint, don’t you? Well, darling, in this most adorable of English towns, nestled in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside, they have a world-famous ballet school. A proper establishment, full of pirouette perfection and enough tulle to stuff a ballroom!

Well, apparently, someone, (someone with a severe lack of imagination, I might add), decided to have a “Tutu Fashion Show” for charity! You see, they’re trying to raise enough money for the students to replace their ancient, moth-eaten leotards and invest in some chic, new shoes, oh my! But of course, no ordinary fashion show would do. Oh no, these folks decided to go all out. Imagine: a tutu-clad spectacle of swirling fabric and sequined dreams! I know! Scandalous, simply scandalous.

Now, you might think: “A tutu fashion show, how terribly quaint!”. But oh my darlings, it gets better. Let’s delve deeper into this delightful tale of feathers and tulle!

First, they’ve got a “Vintage Tutu” section. I’m picturing the most delightfully faded, and slightly moth-eaten tutus! Imagine: a tutu so vintage it’s practically an heirloom! They even want people to bring their own, darling! I hope they’re giving a good price, though, as vintage tutus are investments in this fashion climate!

Then, we have the “Modern Tutu” section. Of course, darling, I imagine a plethora of shimmering sequins, feathers that could put a peacock to shame, and enough glitz to rival a disco ball. This will certainly be a fashion treat for all of us, from the avant-garde to the vintage enthusiast!

Then comes the part I’m most thrilled about, and you know what it is, don’t you, dears? The “Design Your Own Tutu” competition. Oh my, imagine the fashion frenzy! You could even win an extravagant prize. Imagine: a pair of ballet slippers, handcrafted by the finest cobbler in London. Or maybe even a signed book from your favourite ballerina. My dears, just the thought is enough to set my tutu twirling! The creative genius bubbling up from within must be phenomenal!

Now, I must confess, the “Tutu Parade” doesn’t sound nearly as thrilling, though. A tutu parade with your own creations or vintage treasures – isn’t that just another way to have a fabulous costume party? They even have the audacity to tell everyone to wear their "most fabulous, most dramatic, most extravagant tutu"! But, we can’t fault them for a little over-excitement when it comes to tutus, can we? Imagine all the colour and froth, all those fabulous swirls and twirls. I feel a giggle coming on, darling! But darling, let's be honest - who doesn't love a little bit of whimsy?! You see, the “Tutu Fashion Show” isn’t just about the tutus themselves. It’s a celebration of the joy, the beauty, and the utter ridiculousness of ballet! So darling, let’s put on our most fabulous tutus, grab our most dazzling sequins, and join in the fun!