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Tutu Tuesday in Cundletown, New South Wales: A Celebration of the Tutu #tututuesday Itā€™s a beautiful morning here in Cundletown, New South Wales, and I'm absolutely bursting with excitement for Tutu Tuesday. There's a certain magic about tutus, isnā€™t there? They embody a whirlwind of femininity, elegance and grace ā€“ the ultimate symbol of the ballet world. But let's face it, they are just plain FUN. As an Aussie ballerina with a passion for fashion, I am constantly drawn to the ever-evolving world of the tutu. From the traditional, multi-layered romantic tutus with their clouds of tulle to the sleek and modern ā€œpencilā€ or "pancake" tutus, thereā€™s a tutu style for everyone. They're as versatile as they are beautiful. You can rock a tutu with anything from a plain white T-shirt and sneakers for a casual daytime look to a glittering sequin top and heels for a glamorous evening ensemble. A bit of tutu history: So, what are the origins of the tutu anyway? It seems Marie Taglioni, an Italian ballet dancer, became one of the first to ditch the long and restrictive skirts and donned the short, airy, romantic tutu to wear in her choreography. That was back in the 1800s, and although there have been changes to style and the use of fabric, thereā€™s a constant - tutus always remain eye-catching! Tutu trends: These days, it seems you can't go wrong with an extravagant tutu with layers and layers of tulle. Thereā€™s just so much volume! Or perhaps try the asymmetrical, multicoloured ā€œexplosionā€ tutu with extra long trails - an ultra modern tutu thatā€™s bold, dramatic and just begs to be noticed! You could even find a tutu-inspired mini-skirt to recreate a whimsical street style vibe. Tutu Tuesday in Cundletown: Here in Cundletown, the tutu scene is definitely vibrant. I love seeing the creativity of locals who come together for Tutu Tuesday to create a vibrant community of dancers and lovers of all things tutu! I had to laugh the other day at the Tutu Tuesday cake pops a local bakery whipped up, or the Tutu Tuesday ā€œIā€™m not just tutu cute, Iā€™m a dancer tooā€ T-shirts the local print shop designed. From local dance studios and community halls to cafe's and galleries - you can find Tutu Tuesday celebrated everywhere. Itā€™s even got its own Instagram page where locals are snapping selfies, posing in groups and uploading their tutus for all the world to see! Whether you're a seasoned professional, a newbie, or someone who just loves to express themself with a bit of twirling fun - itā€™s wonderful to see Cundletown and its people embrace this fun trend. Tutu Tuesday makes us all a bit lighter on our feet, more confident, and ready to share our own style, whether at the ballet bar or a stroll down the main street in our favourite tutu. A word about the local ballet scene: The dance scene here is flourishing. Cundletown is fortunate enough to be the home of some brilliant ballet studios and classes. They're doing an amazing job inspiring and mentoring the next generation of dancers and encouraging a love of all things ballet in the community. Itā€™s always wonderful to watch local ballet productions, and they bring real vibrancy to our little town. Itā€™s clear that Cundletown embraces its dancers and dancers embrace this community. This is an amazing place for all things dance, and Iā€™m glad to call this town home! So here's to the twirling, to the grace, to the beautiful mess of it all. It's Tutu Tuesday! I canā€™t wait to see your pics. You can post them to Instagram with #tututuesday. Let's make tutu magic happen, Cundletown! **More than just fashion**: Itā€™s fantastic to see how tutu fashion has become such an outlet for creativity and self expression, but at the heart of it all it's important to remember that a tutu holds so much tradition and represents a vital aspect of ballet. Itā€™s so powerful to witness the passion, the dedication and the rigorous training ballet dancers put in. We may not be on stage, but Tutu Tuesday lets us celebrate the art and craft of dance in our own unique way. So as we twirl through Cundletown in our tulle fantasies - letā€™s never forget the journey that lies within a tutu and all it stands for. **Where to get your own tutu fix**: * Local ballet studio - **Cundletown Academy of Dance**. (This is a made up name as I can't verify if there are specific dance schools in this location) * Online - **Ballerina Australia.com** (Also a made up name) * Vintage shops * Local clothing stores - youā€™d be surprised at the great tutu finds out there * Craft shops and fabric shops **Get involved**: * Post photos to Instagram using #tututuesday #cundletown * Organise a Tutu Tuesday event for a charity and let your community get involved. * Join your local ballet classes Have a twirling, magical Tutu Tuesday and I canā€™t wait to see you rocking your best tutu look! Love, [Your name]