Tutu Tuesday in Sale, Victoria: A Celebration of Dance and Fashion #tututuesday
Hey darlings,
It's your girl, Amelia, back with another post! Today, we're taking a trip to Sale, Victoria for a day full of twirling and tutu-tastic fun!
Now, I know what you're thinking - Sale? A small country town in Victoria. What could possibly be going on there to warrant a full-blown tutu celebration? Well, let me tell you, my fashion-forward friends, it's a whirlwind of sequins, tulle, and dance magic!
Tutu Tuesday, as the name suggests, is a day dedicated to embracing the power of a tutu, and Sale, Victoria, seems to be embracing the fun wholeheartedly!
For those of you not familiar with Sale, it's a town with a surprisingly strong arts scene, particularly when it comes to dance. The local ballet school, the Sale Dance Academy, has been running a #tututuesday movement for a few months now, and it’s starting to gain momentum. The students have embraced the idea with absolute enthusiasm, wearing tutus from traditional romantic styles with a few layers of airy tulle to a contemporary chic black tutu that makes a bold statement! You’ll even find the occasional ‘fun tutu’ that they love to wear for the casual dance classes – pink, bright colours, maybe even with an adorable unicorn applique! And that's not even the best part.
Imagine the cutest little dancers in their colourful tutus heading into their dance classes. Imagine teenagers strutting into town in the most beautiful tutus I have ever seen! Then imagine the energy in the cafes, as the Sale community embrace a culture that unites the generations in a common love of dancing and dress-up! You just need to walk around the town to be swept up in the contagious good vibes. And that’s just what I did on this particular Tuesday afternoon…
I visited the cafes, chatted with the dance academy’s students, spoke to shop owners about their #tututuesday experiences. Here are some highlights, and the things that make #tututuesday so much fun for me, a lover of all things ballet and a budding fashion blogger.
What's so awesome about Tutu Tuesday in Sale?
- **Dance in Every Step:** The entire town, from the little dance academy students to local business owners, are rocking their best tutu outfits and adding a touch of elegance to everyday life. A few of the local business owners are offering incentives for their customers who wear their tutus – a cheeky way to draw a crowd into their cafes and stores!
- **Tutu Diversity:** Forget the idea of a standard, "ballet" tutu – the range of styles is dazzling! I saw traditional romantic tutus – layered tiers of soft tulle that make me swoon! Some contemporary chic black tutus in a bold fashion statement with elegant designs. Even fun, colorful tutus – the kids absolutely rock these bright pink and colourful pieces that make their twirls all the more vibrant. You’re bound to spot all the types on any Tuesday here!
- **Spread the Love:** Tutu Tuesday in Sale, it’s not just a trend or a fashion statement, it's about community spirit, and that's why it resonates so much. The ballet dancers in this small town, are making the streets a little more colourful and bringing a smile to everyone’s face.
- **The Future is Tutus? ** One thing that I absolutely love about the tutu movement in Sale? The kids love it! From their tiny tutus for their ballet class to their brightly coloured, fun pieces! Imagine seeing a child wear a brightly-coloured tutu at a casual class and think about how awesome it is that these girls and boys are already embracing a world of expression, fashion, and art – even from a very young age! The #tututuesday movement is empowering these youngsters and opening them up to a wonderful world of dance and dress-up. That’s pretty powerful.
- **Inspired by a Town’s Love for Dance:** There’s something special about a small town with an outpouring of enthusiasm for dance. You see it everywhere! From the tiny local dancers in their colourful costumes to the high school girls heading out in tutus, it’s refreshing and heartwarming. If this trend keeps up in Sale, this tiny town could become known as the #tututuesday town of Australia, so watch this space!
Tutu Tuesday in Sale – is proving that fun is infectious! Who’d have thought that a little country town in Victoria, could inspire a dance-tastic celebration? That’s why #tututuesday in Sale has really got me swooning, and if this movement catches on in other places around Australia, I’m ready to jump aboard the tutu bandwagon and help create some dance-tastic fun!
Amelia signing off… Until next time, keep on twirling!