Darlings, gather round! It's your fabulous friend and resident ballet buff, Miss Flo, with a news flash that's guaranteed to give you a pirouette of delight! Today, 27th December 2000, marks a momentous day in the tutu-ed world of ballet, a day so extraordinary it’s making the tutus themselves twirl with excitement.
That's right, it's National Tutu Day! Now, I know what you're thinking, darling, why wait till December to celebrate tutus? Shouldn't we have a whole month devoted to these frilly delights? Honestly, darling, some days, I feel like it should be International Tutu Week! But fret not, my little sugarplums, for National Tutu Day is here, and we're gonna celebrate it with style!
So, what’s got the ballerinas and even the mere mortals in our midst flailing their legs in pure delight today, you ask? Well, darling, let's just say it’s a *tutu-tastic* announcement!
Here’s the scoop, darlings. Our very own Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second ( God Save the Queen!) has bestowed upon the nation a *Royal Warrant for Tutu Designs*. Think of it, a royal seal of approval, a mark of sheer elegance, awarded not to a duchess, or a designer, or a *d'oh*, even a prince, but to the *Tutu*, itself! It’s all happening right here in London, and believe me, darling, this isn’t news, this is history in the making, a moment we will never forget.
But this is not just about tutus, darlings, it’s about all of us, every woman and every man who has ever dreamt of twirling, spinning and leaping, yes, even without the slightest shred of ballet training! Think about it, darlings, who doesn't feel like they can *fly* with a tutu? Even if your best leap just manages to reach a grand piano. ( Speaking of grand pianos, have I told you about the time * I * attempted to “grand jete” onto a... well, it’s all quite embarassing but *divine*, truly.)
Of course, the royal warrant is already stirring up a whirlwind of emotions (pun very much intended, my dears). The *Guardian*, never shy to have its *two cents* (or rather, *ten pence*) on every bit of news, has labelled the royal warrant, “The Tutus Must Fly!” Now I've always believed that everything is more fun with tutus, but I wasn't quite ready for *that* headline, darling, even for the *Guardian*! Let’s just say, the *Daily Mail* was positively *flabbergasted* and, in their traditional style, made the entire affair all about Princess Anne’s choice of tutu-clad bridesmaids back in the 70s.
Here’s the low down, my darlings:
- This Royal Warrant is more than just an award; it is a testament to the enduring power of tutus in our society. They symbolise not just a delicate art, but also resilience, spirit, and a certain **'I've-got-this' attitude* - qualities, darling, that both Her Majesty and your favourite ballerina have in abundance.
- The news is bringing people from all walks of life together. We’ve got dance studios, ballet schools, community theatre groups, even *those* mums from “Strictly Come Dancing,” all vying for the royal patronage and ready to embrace all the pomp and ceremony this special occasion requires. There’s already a flurry of events being planned. We can expect Tutu-Themed Cocktails and Tea Parties, even a 'Tutu Bake Off'.
- And for those more daring souls out there? I’m told there’s even talk of a National “Tutu-Wearable” fashion competition. Now, let's not get carried away by our own frilly fancies, darling, we don’t want to end up like, well, *some* “royal-inspired” ensembles of past centuries... You know the ones. No need to repeat the “puff-shoulder, *pouffy*-fabric-heavy” aesthetic, * darling.*
This is a true, “Happy-Day,” darling! I say, let us embrace this joyful occasion with a whirl and a twirl, a smile and a sparkle! Celebrate! Let’s get our tutus out! And by all means, if your neighbour has forgotten the *date*, remind her: *it’s National Tutu Day darling!*
Until next time, Miss Flo