Tutu Tuesday in Bullhead City, Arizona
Hey, dance lovers! Itās your girl, Amelia, back with another edition of Tutu Tuesday. I know, I know, youāre probably thinking "Amelia, we get it, you love tutus! Can we move on to something else?" But seriously, what's not to love about these glorious, frilly masterpieces? I can't resist! So, this week, Iām taking Tutu Tuesday to the sunshine state! Iām actually in beautiful Bullhead City, Arizona!
Itās definitely not the typical ballet sceneāArizonaās more about the desert, but Iāve been surprised by the amount of talented dancers in the area.
Iāve spent the last few days meeting some really cool dancers. I even saw a little dance academy hereāthat's what we call a ballet school here in the USA. These little dancers were so talented! I felt a little envious of their energy.
But it's all about the tutus. Thereās nothing like a fresh, beautiful tutu to elevate any day! There's always a new style Iām obsessed with. The ones I wore in class today were especially specialāit was this gorgeous, dreamy powder blue Romantic tutuāso flowy and ethereal. It just whisked me back in time, making me feel like I was dancing on the stage of a grand 19th-century theater.
It's been a long time since Iāve had a chance to take class in a full tutu. If you've ever had the chance, I highly recommend it. Thereās just something about that feeling of being enveloped in fabricāso light and fluffy! When I'm on pointe in a big tulle tutu, I feel like I could fly.
Here are my favorites: * **The Romantic tutu**: Theyāre delicate, elegant and the epitome of femininity, all those tiny wisps of fabric. You can just feel that āballerina magic.ā
* **The classic tutu**: I'm obsessed with their crisp, beautiful lines and timeless, romantic vibes! I can just picture myself pirouetting onstage.As far as the weather, well, I am in Arizona! It's definitely scorching hotāwhich isnāt ideal for a thick, full tutuāso weāre going with more lightweight, breezy designsāthink gauzy fabric and shorter lengths. A little lighter than a traditional Romantic tutu, perhaps more like the contemporary tutuāwhich can have lots of variety:
* **The Contemporary tutu**: With its unique, sometimes asymmetrical designs, they really have this powerful, expressive edge, making a statement. Perfect for some energetic choreography!But, let's be honest, even with the scorching heat, you canāt take the ballerina out of meāso Iāll be sporting my tutu any day, in the Arizona desertābecause thereās no better way to say "I'm feeling fierce, powerful, and fabulous!" Oh! Speaking of fierce! I have to give a shout-out to all my fellow tutu lovers out there in Arizona. Youāre the real MVP!
Remember, you can wear a tutu any day. What's important is to express yourself and feel empowered to do soāalways! Don't forget to tag me in your Tutu Tuesday pics using #TutuTuesday! I love seeing how you all rock your tutus, whatever style or wherever you are in the world!
Stay strong, dance hard and #TutuTuesday. Always. xoxo