Tutu Tuesday in Murrumburrah, New South Wales: A Ballet Blogger's Journey #tututuesday
Hey, gorgeous humans! It's your fave ballet blogger, Olivia, back with another whimsical adventure – this time, all the way out in Murrumburrah, NSW, the heartland of Australia, and trust me, this tiny town has big ballet dreams!
You see, every Tuesday, I've been making it a point to bring my own personal sprinkle of ballerina magic to the world, whether it be at my studio in the city or somewhere out on the road. #tututuesday, as I like to call it, is a celebration of all things tutu, and this week, it's about breaking those stereotypical tutu barriers, about bringing the art form into new spaces and communities, and maybe, just maybe, inspiring the next generation of ballet stars.
My journey to Murrumburrah wasn’t a straight line. I packed up my classic, multi-layered, romantic tutu – a traditional romantic ballerina’s dream – it felt right for the town’s charming history. Then, I threw in a short, fitted tutu, almost a contemporary dance costume really, for a bit of that ‘2020s attitude’ (don’t get me wrong, it’s not about losing elegance – just about a fresh perspective!), and topped it off with a tutu for ‘just having fun’ - you know, something frilly and full that lets you twirl like you’re in a movie musical!
First stop, Murrumburrah Library. I waltzed in there, feeling a little shy at first, and within minutes, I was surrounded by a giggling bunch of preschoolers who were captivated by my little dance. That’s when it struck me - there’s a raw innocence to kids that brings out the true spirit of dance; no self-consciousness, just joy in expressing themselves!
Then I took to the local park, surrounded by green grass and giant gum trees. It was beautiful! With every twirl, I could almost feel the energy of the bush flowing into my dance. My pink tutu felt like a beacon of hope, almost a whimsical fairy. This, this was the true essence of ballet: connecting with nature, with the earth, and feeling every bit of it in my movements! It wasn't just about being elegant, it was about becoming one with the place, and it was something absolutely beautiful.
Now, here's a secret: you don’t have to be a professional ballerina to celebrate Tutu Tuesday! You could be a school teacher, a farmer, a grandmother. Even my 85-year-old Nana who can hardly walk. I think she'd still love to wear her grand-daughter's tutu and do a little dance, if she could.
It's about the joy of expressing yourself through movement, a tribute to the grace and freedom of dance. So go on, join the tutu tribe – wear your tutu to work, to the shops, to a picnic, and even to the pub. Show the world your own style of ballerina magic. #tututuesday.
Some key take-aways, because we all love a good bullet-point list: - Murrumburrah, NSW is definitely worth the road trip if you're looking for that classic Australian town vibe. - You don't need a stage or a studio to dance. Even the local library or your garden can be a space for expressing yourself. - It doesn’t matter what type of tutu you choose; your style should match your mood. It's about owning your personal sense of grace and flow. - Join the movement, #tututuesday isn’t just for ballet dancers - it’s a day for everyone to celebrate a love for life and freedom of expression.
And that, my darlings, is how Tutu Tuesday was celebrated in Murrumburrah.
Until next time, stay tuned!