Tutu and Ballet News

**Tutus Take Over the World!**

Dearest darlings, The air is abuzz, the gossip is flying, and I'm practically pirouette-ing with excitement! You see, it's 28th November, 1996, and something momentous is happening in the world of ballet – a truly fabulous, frilly, utterly delightful event: **Tutu Takeover Day!**

You might be thinking, “Tutus? Really, darling? Is this a joke? Are you having a little giggle at my expense?” But trust me, dearies, this is no joke! This day marks a day where tutus go beyond the stage and become a beacon of style, elegance, and oh yes – pure, unadulterated fun! We're talking **a tidal wave of tulle**, a **tsunami of taffeta**, a glorious flurry of fluff! And who am I to resist this sartorial explosion of delight?

The whole world, you see, is embracing the joy of the tutu! Imagine, if you will, the glorious sight of **Tutu Tuesdays** in office blocks across the globe! The sheer shock on the face of that rather stern bank manager when the lady on the desk opposite bursts into a *piqué turn* on her way to lunch! Yes, my darlings, this is what's happening and I, for one, couldn’t be more delighted!

The idea behind Tutu Takeover Day is, quite frankly, simple and elegant! A chance to inject a little "je ne sais quoi" into everyday life – and who better to inspire us than those heavenly beings, the ballet dancers? Imagine the possibilities! Tutus in the boardroom, tutues at the opera, tutues at the supermarket! This day is about embracing joy and femininity, darling. This is a call to unleash your inner swan! (I'm envisioning myself rocking a *rose-pink tulle masterpiece*, my love! Such sophistication, such flair!)

Now, before you all go running off to your nearest craft shop (a little hint, a few yards of tulle go a long way), here’s the fun bit. On this joyous occasion of Tutu Takeover Day, we at *Danse Divine* magazine are encouraging you to participate! We'd love to see those beautiful, fluffy twirling ensembles, even a cheeky, little peek under those **layers and layers of taffeta.** Show us the true joy of tutus, the fabulous possibilities, the sheer whimsicality! Send your photos to us and we'll feature our favourite on our website, the most creative and fabulously flamboyant tutu will win an exclusive lunch with Yours Truly at *The Dancing Duchess*. Darling, you won’t want to miss it!

But please, dear hearts, while the thrill of the tutu is infectious, do remember this – safety first! Don’t, under any circumstance, let those frills get caught in any machinery!

Oh, and I must confess that we here at the *Danse Divine* HQ have been indulging in the odd pirouette. In my bright pink tutu, mind you! Why not? Life’s a stage, darling! So let's take it by storm. Let’s dance!

A few of the highlights from Tutu Takeover Day:**

  • The entire crew of a *British Airways* flight from London to New York dressed in matching blue tutus.
  • The tutu wearing street singers of London, making the *Underground* seem a far more magical place
  • A troupe of tutu-clad schoolchildren giving the Queen of England, God save the Queen, a magnificent royal wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Let's see you in a tutu! (Send pictures to *This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.*. The world is yours, darlings! Have fun, dance with joy and *oh, my darling! Keep on twirling!*