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Ballet goes bonkers! Tutus take over the world, one pirouette at a time

Darling, you wouldn't believe the absolute pandemonium that broke out in the world of ballet today! I mean, we're talking chaos, honey, chaos! The rumours started swirling earlier this week, but we were all thinking, "Oh, it's just another day in the land of leg warmers and hair buns." But oh darling, the whispers turned to screams and the screams turned to...well, more screaming! Let me tell you, the streets were a swirling sea of pink tulle.

It all started, as these things often do, with a simple, innocent tweet. Some unknown blogger, obviously completely out of their minds, had the nerve to proclaim: "Every day should be Tutus Day! Embrace the twirl, my darlings!"

Of course, as soon as the words appeared on that little bluebird app, every ballerina with a half-decent leap, every teacher with a twinkle in their eye, every former ballet dancer clinging to the glamour of their past – they all took to the streets. In their hundreds, thousands even, they twirled, leaped and arabesqued in an eruption of tulle and satin that would make even the most experienced ballerina's head spin!

Now, I’ve always loved the feeling of my perfectly-pressed pink tutu sweeping over my legs, and the luxurious silk of my leotard, so close to my skin…

But let’s be honest, I wouldn’t wear my best, stage-ready tutu every day of the week, even if I could afford it. Not when I have to walk the dog, or head out for the weekly shop, darling! The fear of dog-hair, the terror of an errant rogue red wine stain? My nerves can’t take it!

But for those with enough chutzpah to embrace their inner dancer, their inner “ballerina-by-day”, every day’s a party. Every cobblestone street becomes a stage! I must say, it does have a certain, erm, “unruly” charm!

Here at Dance Chic magazine, we always want to bring you the hottest trends in the ballet world. We must be prepared for this shift in the fashion tide! In response to the sudden, chaotic love of ballet, we’ve compiled some essential tips for those of you who, like me, want to keep your head (and hair bun) above water in this whirlwind:

Don't forget your hair bun: The hair bun is, as you know, the cornerstone of a decent ballerina look! But as the day unfolds, darling, and the day becomes a bit…intense…it might not be easy to stay elegant. We've got some top-notch hairspray solutions to make sure even those, shall we say, “overzealous”, spins don’t affect your lovely bouffant. I don’t think even an accidental collision with the Big Ben clock-tower will budge your perfectly-coiffed locks!

Double-check your safety pins: Don't let those essential wardrobe staples fail you! Safety pins are the superheroes of every ballerina’s emergency kit. Don't be caught off-guard! Keep extra pins close at hand. For emergencies, it's also essential to carry around a bottle of strong perfume or even a whole lemon in your little dance bag! Lemon juice is brilliant at getting out any rogue red wine spills!

Practice your pliés, and maybe, just maybe…a chassé: I must be honest, darling, as a connoisseur of all things ballet, some of these “dancers” have about as much idea as a poodle wearing ballet shoes. That is to say, none whatsoever! The term, "wild," comes to mind... But do try to stay away from anything even vaguely resembling a "grand jeté” or a “fouetté”, if you're not 100% certain of your leg muscles’ stamina! You don’t want to be one of those, er… “falling ballerinas,” darling! It’s simply not chic!

Don’t get caught up in the tutu tornado: Let’s be clear, darling. These ballet newbies haven’t perfected their pirouettes! As for the, let’s just say “well-meaning” tutus being whipped up in the whirlwind? Let’s just say I saw some looks… and some patterns…. some "designs”… oh my, they were… let’s just say, truly "uniquely” shaped and cut. There’s just something about white fabric when you’re talking about, er, let’s say a "new" type of artistic design, if you understand what I mean. Perhaps an artistic “deconstruction” of classic ballet shapes? There is beauty in the chaos, I have to say!

Hold onto your inner diva: My darlings, in these chaotic times, you must stand tall. Hold your head high, chin held up, and, I dare say, don't hesitate to embrace the drama. It is after all a true ballerina's gift. If there’s one thing every true ballet aficionado understands, it’s that life on the stage isn't easy!

And so, dear reader, the world has gone tutu-crazy, with the internet buzzing like a beehive of frantic flailing limbs. There is simply no escaping the new world we live in, where everyone’s vying to become the “Next Big Ballet Sensation.” Personally, I must admit I'm rather delighted! If nothing else, darling, it's added a bit of "colour” to the week's mundane routines. What more could a girl want? The whole experience feels undeniably…well, glamorous!

But keep in mind, if you are a "non-professional," my dear, don’t expect the world to stop for you and your swan-like poses, darling! There's only so much grace in a crowd of people desperately trying to perform their "final" act!

In the end, dear readers, one thing's for sure: ballet, with all its wild swirls and leaps, has captured the hearts and minds (and the feet!) of the entire world. It's a chaotic, inspiring, slightly ridiculous explosion of beauty. We’re ready for the world’s new wave of twirling and leaping! Now if you’ll excuse me, darling, my appointment at the ballet shoe salon awaits!