Tutu Tuesday in London: Dancing into Disco with #tututuesday
Oh, London, you are a wondrous city! You hold a special place in my heart, not just because I spend every waking moment here (don't worry, Mum, I still call sometimes) but also because this week saw a particularly dazzling Tuesday – **#tututuesday**. I am, of course, talking about a day dedicated to one thing, and one thing only: The majestic tutu. If you haven't figured it out yet, my dear readers, I am a bit obsessed with this graceful, airy masterpiece. It's the embodiment of swirling, whimsical perfection. I am not talking about boring old "pointe" tutus, either. Let's be honest, they’re rather one-dimensional for a fashionable ballerina like myself. I'm talking about those *bonkers*, big, billowing tutus that make me want to put on my best disco platform shoes, throw my arms in the air, and belt out ABBA (never mind if the flat opposite me is in on it). And London? Well, London absolutely embraced it!
Here is my breakdown of the **#tututuesday** happenings – because, I mean, it would be rude of me to simply not share:
- Let’s go for a *dance*, Darling: As I strutted through Covent Garden Market (naturally!), I spotted several fellow tutu wearers with **#tututuesday** emblazoned across their fabulous floral ones. I love seeing those vintage vibes, and it's such a fun way to express a playful style. I'm still dying to know if they were also thinking, "Thank goodness these aren't those classic *pointe* ones. Can you imagine, all that sweat?” You know what I mean! There are more creative, “statement-tutu” ways to take the “en pointe” experience to a whole other level.
- Oh, the Tutuland! (Did I just come up with that? Maybe.) In front of the National Gallery, a small #tututuesday gathering had materialized – the true #tututuesday London crowd. Their styles were nothing short of delightful: shimmering pastels (pink, obviously!) – always a go-to in my book. I couldn't resist asking the crowd if they had ever considered incorporating “discodolphin” imagery – because seriously, you guys, imagine a sparkly dolphin embroidered on the bottom of a tulle skirt? *I mean* - #discodolphin ! So, yeah, the crowd was *slightly* taken aback. But I know what I’m talking about when it comes to tutu inspiration.
- "Don’t Go Breaking my Heart," by …Me? Later that day, as I stepped onto the Victoria line, there she was - a glorious vision, clad in the biggest pink **#tututuesday** I'd ever seen. "Darling," she exclaimed to her friend – I'd never even dared say it to anyone, so this felt incredible. She’d clearly understood, but alas, a tiny voice of apprehension began whispering, "The London Underground's infamous "Don’t Push" notices, the constant need for pushing myself on and off the train…*and* I have to wear this magnificent pink tutu?!" Ah, the price of fashion…I sighed. Thankfully, it seemed Londoners embraced it - the looks, the curious smiles - they even helped with a generous space for this enormous tutu to exist in!
- From Victoria Line to...Tutu Line: But the most striking #tututuesday surprise awaited me on the Tutu line! I kid, it was on the Victoria Line! And, guys, seriously! They just HAD to play ABBA! No doubt they'd read my earlier thought about the **#tututuesday** festivities and thought, “This ballerina needs a dance break.” And the crowd seemed to feel it too, it's magical – almost like they could all feel the love and appreciate that every Tuesday should have a bit of *Tutu* fun, and we can make this dream a reality with our shared **#tututuesday** spirit. Let’s go dance it out, London!
#tututuesday and the magical #discodolphin! What will London wear on Tuesday next week? You never know, but there's *always* something special about this town, and with the power of tutus, it’s all good. Just imagine – how incredible would #tututuesday London be with a whole lot of sparkle?
And a quick side note, my dearest reader: It is vital to have that “perfect” disco soundtrack! My favourite go-to is always ABBA. Don't know ABBA? It's ok – I'll let you discover. It's my secret – but with every Tuesday going forward – maybe *that’s* the secret of making #tututuesday a success!
For now, this dancer is off to pick up her "dance outfit" – it will be pink (as always!), of course. As I’ve learned: If you feel your inner tutu coming to the fore, well – you should just *let it happen*, don't fight it. And be sure to have the disco balls ready – especially the disco dolphin one!
London, get ready for *more* **#tututuesday**. It’s your #discodolphin! #tututuesday – #london – *do you love* what we’ve created?