Fun Ballet Tutu News 4617

Darling, put down your chai latte and grab your ballet shoes! Because the news is positively bursting with all things *twirling* and it's got to do with tutus, my dears! October 10th, 2006, is the date you need to scribble into your diary because it’s the day we celebrate the humble (and undeniably fabulous) tutu, darling. You can call it a ballerina’s best friend.

Let’s be honest, without those billowing layers of tulle, the iconic ballerina would be utterly lost. A simple leotard and tights? Oh, *mon dieu*, the drama would just die! I can just hear the audience muttering about a 'lack of ethereal presence,' the critics bemoaning the 'missing sparkle'. Tut tut, my dears! Just imagine a ballerina pirouetteing across the stage without a perfectly powdered, pristine tutu to swirl around her ankles. It’s just not possible, darling! And anyway, how would the audience know if a ballet was a tragic romance, a whimsical dream, or a fiery flamenco dance if they couldn't see the *mood* represented by the shade of tutu?

And you just *know* the debate is a roaring storm in every ballet school in the world: white or pink? I mean, my darlings, can it get more basic than that?! White evokes an innocence that's practically angelic, whereas pink, *oh*, it whispers of delicate blooms and charming fantasies. Imagine a young girl leaping across the stage in a white tutu - so innocent, so pure. Then imagine another girl swirling with a delicate pink, *oh* my dear, her graceful moves just ooze of enchanting beauty and sugary charm.

It’s no wonder tutus have made it off the stage and into the mainstream, darling. Fashion has finally realized what we’ve known all along: the tutu is a versatile piece, as chic and as timeless as the little black dress! We've seen tutus as haute couture, they grace the covers of magazines, and even peek out on red carpets around the world. You’ll be sure to spot one at every fashion event this year - from an elegant gown that echoes the *ballet blanc* to a sprightly cocktail dress that looks as if it has danced off a stage right into the socialite's handbag.

Of course, every iconic look has its critics, and tutus are no exception! They've had some tough times, my dears, often associated with awkward childhood performances and even, gasp, considered unwearable! Can you imagine the outrage? Imagine a tutu being labeled 'too youthful'. It just wouldn’t do. Don’t even think of leaving a tutu behind when attending a formal occasion - after all, my dear, what could be more enchanting than an elegant, sweeping tutu as your guest? It might just be a masterpiece that captures everyone’s attention – from the paparazzi to a handsome Duke. Just try to walk past a perfectly fitted tutu - that swirls gracefully with every movement, showcasing its fluffy magic, its ethereal elegance, without feeling your inner-ballerina come alive, ready for an *arabesque* with the rest of them!

Oh! But of course, the day wouldn't be complete without a little **ballet etiquette**, now would it? For your dance pleasure, here’s a few fun rules you simply must know to impress even the grandest Duchess on the dance floor!

• Always, *always*, have the right footwear: **A perfect pointe shoe should match the colour of your leotard, never your tutu.** Remember, we are all about elegant transitions, my dear!
• **The *perfect* ballerina doesn’t skip, darling!** Let’s keep it classic, graceful, and enchanting.
• **Never stop twirling** - your life depends on it. Oh, darling, you never know where a prince charming will materialize.
• **Tutus should be light, bright, and perfectly **- a tutu, like a lady, never should be too dramatic. You want to *enchant*, darling, not frighten.

Just a little something from me, darling, to enhance your **October 10th 2006,** experience and put you well on the path to *tutu-liciousness!* And there's always the matter of leotards! Stay tuned to our next news release! Now off I go, darling, to choose my outfit - and maybe my **pointe shoes**.
Bisous!