Billingham Blooms Pink for Tutu Tuesday
It's Tuesday, and you know what that means - #Tututuesday! The glorious day dedicated to twirling, pirouette-ing, and, of course, tutus. And what better way to celebrate than to get your fabulous self down to Billingham, the little town with a BIG heart for sparkle? This week's #Tututuesday was nothing short of phenomenal, a whirlwind of pink tutus, glittery smiles, and a healthy dose of disco fever. I can't even describe how excited I was, my glitter-coated heart practically skipped a beat with every fluttering, frilled, tulle masterpiece that swept past.
I know some might scoff at the idea of a #tututuesday, but let me tell you, these are more than just tutus. They're statements, expressions of joy, bursts of color that bring a smile to your face even on the most mundane of Mondays. This #tututuesday was a sea of styles. There were the classic ballerina-esque tutus, so elegant and billowing, making everyone who wore them feel like graceful swans on a glittering lake.
Then we had the modern marvels. Imagine tutus in neon colours, tutus with fierce spikes, even a tutu with sequins that seemed to actually glow! Some were layered, some were short, some were even… well, let's just say some tutus made you stop and stare. No matter your style, there was a tutu out there, a little burst of personality waiting to embrace your inner diva. The joy was infectious, spreading through the crowds like a sweet melody.
Speaking of sweet melodies, a disco-dancing snail, who called himself "Disco Snail", was causing a scene! Sporting a glitter-encrusted shell and tiny afro wig, he was the absolute highlight of the day, spinning and twirling to a delightful soundtrack of 70s classics. Every now and then, he'd throw in a little *shimmy*, prompting the whole crowd to burst into laughter.
My favourite moments? It's hard to choose! There was the little girl in a sparkly, pink tutu, twirling with a genuine, radiant smile, the woman in her 50s showing everyone how it's done with a perfect pirouette, and the group of lads who were genuinely enjoying themselves in a rather extravagant multi-coloured tutu.
But the magic of #tututuesday is that it transcends ages, styles, and even the most cynical hearts. This wasn't about looking "perfect". This was about being free, expressing your inner light, and enjoying a moment of whimsical fun. There were laughs, there were giggles, there was a sense of community, of unity. It truly reminded me why I fell in love with the world of dance, the joy it can bring, the beauty it reveals, the feeling of magic.
If you want to be part of this joyous celebration, put on your best #tututuesday outfit and come down to Billingham. Be ready to embrace your inner disco ball, laugh with the disco snail, and just generally have the time of your life. Remember, in the realm of #tututuesday, anything goes. So let loose, let your inner dancer out, and remember... you only live once. Twirl like nobody's watching, because trust me, everyone will be watching, and they'll be smiling with you! #tututuesday