Tutu and Ballet News

Dearest darlings, gather round! It's the 12th of September, 2007, and my little birdie tells me the ballet world is a-flutter with exciting news, darling. And what’s more exciting than ballet, I ask you?

Let's just say that, my darlings, it's not all swan lakes and sugarplum fairies in the ballet world. There's a whole lot of backstage drama going on, more than your average pirouette, that’s for sure. This week we're talking **tutus, darling**! Yes, **those delightful, airy creations of tulle** are causing quite the stir in the world of ballet.

Breaking News! The Tutu-mentally Disturbed!

I've been in the industry for over a decade now and I have never seen such a to-do about **tutues**. It seems, my lovelies, that there is a major split in the ballet world right now. Think of it as a perfect **fourth position** rift between the classicists and the modernists. A **grande jeté** across the traditional boundaries, shall we say. And at the centre of this storm? It's all about **color**, my dears!

The Pink vs White Divide

It's all about those **iconic tutu**s, those magnificent clouds of tulle that twirl so beautifully. But here’s the kicker - the dancers can’t decide what colour to wear. And the fight has reached a **grand allegro** crescendo!

Let's be honest, the whole **pink versus white tutu** thing has always been a hot topic, hasn’t it? We're talking an age-old rivalry. But this time it’s personal, it’s emotional! The classicists say **white is the only colour**. It is timeless, ethereal, symbolic of the purity and innocence of the ballerina. Think **Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake**, that beautiful image of the White Swan - a real vision of ethereal grace, wouldn't you say? **White** speaks of elegance and a long, proud tradition.

But the modernists are crying out for a **revolution**. They think it's time for a change, time to step out of the shadows of the past and embrace a brighter future. And that future, my dears, is painted in the **luscious hue of pink**. Think **ballet legend Margot Fonteyn**, a truly dazzling vision on stage. There is a vibrancy to **pink** that exudes modernity, dynamism, and well, let's be honest, a dash of **sexy**! **Pink** is more contemporary and, to be frank, makes the ladies look much more flattering - which I’m sure every dancer will agree with.

Who will win this showdown?

Oh, the irony, darling! Here we are, celebrating all that is beautiful and graceful in dance, and yet this simple question is causing such **pas de deux** drama! Will the **white tutu** continue its reign? Or will the **pink** uprising prove too strong? One thing is for certain, the battle lines are drawn and the dancers are gearing up for a full-out **pirouette**.

This little showdown is more than just about a bit of tulle. This is about tradition, this is about evolution, and most importantly, this is about how **we** choose to see the ballet of the future. So grab a glass of Champagne and settle in for the **ballet** showdown of the year.

Now, darling, I mustn't keep you from your own important affairs. **A well-chosen outfit is critical** when witnessing such important happenings. I'd recommend something that’s not **too fussy**. You want something that speaks of elegance and a touch of playfulness. I think a **classic black dress with a delicate lace top** is just the ticket, with, perhaps, a touch of colour on the lip - a dash of **fuschia** perhaps. Keep it light, keep it graceful, **keep it fashionable**!

And until next time my darlings, keep dancing!