Darlings! Can you believe it's already September? The summer was simply *flying* by, wasn't it? But worry not, my lovelies, for the arrival of autumn means only one thing: Ballet season is upon us! And let's be honest, isn't that the best kind of season? A season of flowing tulle, graceful pirouettes, and…wait for it…the *ultimate* sartorial triumph: The Tutu!
Speaking of tutus, have you heard the rumour going around about the Royal Ballet's new "Tutu Tuesdays?" Well, let me tell you, it's the hottest thing in the London ballet scene! Every Tuesday, the Royal Ballet offers a *special* performance featuring their iconic dancers twirling in…wait for it…matching tutus! Yes, darling, I'm talking **identical** tutus for every dancer, from the prima ballerina to the littlest coryphée! Now, you might be thinking, "Isn't that a tad, shall we say, *uniform* for the Royal Ballet? Isn't their individual flair the *whole* point of ballet?" And to that, my darling, I would say: Absolutely not!
Why, just the other day, a fellow *ballet aficionado* and I were discussing this very phenomenon, and he – let's just call him Nigel, shall we? – was practically having a hissy fit. "Oh, the scandal!" he gasped. "This will be the end of ballet as we know it!" And, frankly, darling, I thought he might swoon right then and there! Nigel has a point, however, and I confess, there *is* a little something deliciously daring about it all.
Nigel was practically spitting out the names of iconic ballerinas and their famous tutu designs, you know? The sheer volume of his complaints about these "slavish" and "uniform" looks reminded me of one of those grand fashion pronouncements about the upcoming Fall collections! Just imagine…the head designer, *the* leading prima ballerina, being whisked into the press tent at the Royal Opera House and giving an exclusive interview.
Nigel – bless his heart – was so busy railing about how the tutus would "emasculate the individuality of each performance," that he missed the point entirely. It’s *all* about the individuality. This whole matching tutu phenomenon isn't just some crazy new ballet trend. It's *the* hot new way to make an absolutely *glorious* statement!
What else are they going to do? All twirl around in those rather *blah* black practice leotards, darling? The whole world needs more vibrant tutus, that's the thing! And matching tutus will ensure all eyes are on *them*, darling. And when the eye of the public is *yours*, you can be as flamboyant as you like. We're talking feathers, we're talking sequins, we're talking layers upon *layers* of shimmering tulle. It's absolutely *essential* for the ballet, you see, for the dancers to be visually arresting.
Personally, I'm hoping that "Tutu Tuesday" becomes *the* must-see event in ballet! Picture this, my darling, a stunning visual tableau, a symphony of swirling colour as dozens of identical tutus are twirled, leapt, and pirouetted to the symphony. Think *swoon*, darling, think *swoon*!
So, make a note of this in your little leather-bound date books, dearies, because "Tutu Tuesday" is coming soon. And with it, a whole *new* chapter in the fascinating history of the tutu! I'll keep you updated on the newest designs and colours, of course, because a fabulous ballerina can never have too many tutus! Now, go forth and twirl, my darlings, twirl until the very stars above are dancing with you!
With love and sequins,
Petal