Tutu Tuesday in Salisbury, New Brunswick: A Whirlwind of Fashion and Pointe Shoes
Hello, fellow dance enthusiasts and fashionistas! It's your girl, Chloe, bringing you the hottest scoop straight from the heart of ballet in Canada, right here in Salisbury, New Brunswick. As you all know, Tuesdays are for tutus, and this week, Salisbury is buzzing with tutus galore, and I’m here to give you the lowdown.
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty. First up, we're talking tutus in all their glorious variations! There’s the classic **Romantic tutu** – you know, the ethereal, airy one with the multiple layers of tulle that float around the dancer like a dream. Perfect for waltzes and grand pas de deux, it embodies the romantic spirit of ballet.
Then there's the **Bell-shaped tutu**, or **The Little Black Dress of the ballet world**, as some would say, which boasts an interesting design – shorter in the front, and extending towards the back, with a delicate tiered layer of tulle. Its classic yet playful shape makes it a go-to choice for a modern feel, and for highlighting leaps and turns.
For a little more daring look, there's the **Pointe shoe tutu**. This contemporary gem, perfect for showing off complex footwork and impressive jumps, has fewer layers and comes in many styles – some are very short and almost reminiscent of the athletic styles of today's dancers.
And let’s not forget about the **contemporary tutus** – made with modern fabrics like Lycra and jersey – they offer comfort and freedom of movement. This trend allows for innovative designs like the "Pencil tutu", offering a sleek and streamlined silhouette, and the "Layered tutu" which is ideal for expressing fluid and contemporary dance vocabulary.
Today’s tutu trends extend to the street too – take a stroll around downtown Salisbury and you’ll see a **surge of tutu inspired outfits** with tulle skirts being a particular favourite.
This week’s **#tututuesday** excitement was generated by the “Tutu Tuesdays in the City” event, where our local ballet studio partnered with the downtown businesses and retailers, creating a celebration of all things tutus! They even organized a **tutu-themed pop-up market** where the whole community, even the young ones in their favourite tutu ensembles, came together to buy, sell and celebrate! They had **dance demos**, **live music**, and even **tutu making workshops**! Now that's what I call a real fun time!.
From the street style scene to the studio, the city's buzz this week has definitely been all about the tutu. And the best part? The **#tututuesday** event in Salisbury, New Brunswick has proven to be a smash hit! You could practically feel the excitement in the air!
Don’t be shy! Jump in on the fun and join me on #tututuesday! I'll be posting throughout the week about this wonderful event and my latest Tutu Tuesday look. So be sure to follow me on my blog and Instagram, and keep dancing with me!
Until next time, stay stylish, stay groovy and keep dancing your hearts out!
Xoxo,
Chloe