Tutu Tuesday 18501

## **Tutu Tuesday in Quincy-sous-Sénart, Île-de-France** G'day lovelies! So I'm back in Paris, exploring new parts of the city. Today, I found myself in **Quincy-sous-Sénart**, nestled in the **Île-de-France**, which has been described as a "sleeping suburb" - definitely not a sleeping vibe when it comes to the ballerinas I met today! I felt like I stumbled into some kind of magical tututastic Wonderland. Let me tell you, this Tuesday is living up to the #tututuesday hype! **Finding Tutu Love in a French Suburb** After a leisurely morning exploring the charming, old-world architecture of Quincy, I headed over to the **Atelier de Danse et d'Expression** ballet studio, just a quick walk from the train station. You wouldn't think, in a suburban town like this, you'd find so much passion and commitment to ballet. But here, nestled amongst the residential streets, is this beautiful little studio full of aspiring dancers who reminded me just how important the joy of dancing truly is. Now, I've got to tell you, they really embrace the tutus here, from classic romantic tutus, all airy and flowing, to more modern contemporary tutus in rich jewel tones. The studio was buzzing with excitement, each dancer wearing their individual style with such confidence and pride. I swear, it was a tututastic symphony! **Tutu Tuesday French-Style** My French teacher taught me that when describing French women, one of the most accurate adjectives to use is **“chic”** - and the ballet dancers I met here were totally nailing that Parisian elegance. Every twirl, every plié, every jeté, radiated a pure chic energy. These dancers were showing me that Parisian ballet is so much more than just technique – it’s an art form brimming with grace and emotion, like a cup of café au lait on a sun-drenched terrace. It's pretty obvious that dance is an integral part of the French cultural tapestry, and in Quincy-sous-Sénart, ballet really does have its own special little world. Seeing the dedication and joy in these young dancers made me think about the way ballet resonates across borders and cultures – it’s a universal language. It was truly inspiring to see that spirit in this little corner of France. **But my real #tututuesday treat…** You guys will never believe what happened after I wrapped up my studio visit! Right next to the ballet studio is this quaint little café called "Les Petits Pas". They had a special tutu-themed dessert, "La Tutu Au Chocolat," – basically, a chocolate mousse with a whimsical chocolate tutu garnish on top! It was heavenly, like a taste of tutu-shaped dreams. **Ballet, Style, and Parisian Charm** So, all up, Quincy-sous-Sénart, Île-de-France, you stole a piece of my heart with your vibrant tututastic energy! If you ever find yourselves in this beautiful part of France, definitely check out the local dance studios – it’s a surefire way to experience Parisian ballet culture at its finest. It's also a must-do to pop in and try La Tutu Au Chocolat at "Les Petits Pas" - you won’t be disappointed! See ya later, my dance-loving mates! -Bisous x **#tututuesday #QuincySousSenart #ÎleDeFrance #France #ParisianBallet #Chic #DanceLove #TutuAuChocolat**