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Tutu Tuesday in Hillsborough, New Brunswick: A Celebration of All Things Tutu #tututuesday Hello fellow tutu lovers! This week, my heart was overflowing with tulle-y joy, because it was *Tutu Tuesday* in Hillsborough, New Brunswick! It's a day where our lovely Canadian town celebrates all things dance and the magic of the tutu. **A Canadian Tutu Tradition** Let’s be honest, you don’t just *wear* a tutu. It’s not just clothing. It’s an embodiment of artistic expression, of passion, of a story unfolding on a stage. And *Tutu Tuesday* in Hillsborough truly celebrates the story behind the garment, showcasing how tutus have taken centre stage in our lives, on the Canadian stage and beyond! **Why Hillsborough?** Hillsborough is an enchanting place. It’s got that classic New Brunswick charm: charming little houses, quaint shops, and enough friendly faces to make you feel right at home. The folks in Hillsborough know how to make every occasion memorable and unique. You see it in the small town spirit that truly gets people moving and twirling and dancing when *Tutu Tuesday* rolls around. **My Tutu Tuesday Adventure** Okay, you know my thing is dance. I mean, seriously. It’s in my blood. But this week, even I was surprised by just how much fun *Tutu Tuesday* would be! I decided to document the entire day, hoping it would inspire you, too, to find your own tutu inspiration and to wear your passion proudly! * **Morning Ritual: A Tutu-licious Breakfast** The morning started at our local bakery, The Sweet Spot. It was all about creating the perfect breakfast treat - because, let’s face it, it’s *Tutu Tuesday*. The owner, Maria, is a genius! She whipped up the cutest little cupcakes decorated with delicate sprinkles that mimicked the layers of a classic tutu, and topped them with edible flowers for that perfect feminine touch! Oh, and don’t even get me started on the coffee! Maria has a secret recipe for an oat milk latte with vanilla and a hint of maple syrup— talk about the perfect caffeine kick with Canadian flair! * **Shopping for My Perfect Tutu:** I had a secret mission: find the ultimate *Tutu Tuesday* tutu! I started at *Dance Dreams* - it’s a little shop tucked away down a charming cobblestone lane and totally worth the detour. They had everything you could imagine: classical tutus made of layers upon layers of silk, romantic pastel-colored ones, edgy contemporary ones in bolder colours and funky fabrics, and even some vintage pieces that felt straight out of a ballet masterpiece! After some deliberation, I chose a vibrant cherry-red tutu - a bold, powerful choice for my tutu-tastic day. It was perfect - it brought the dance out in me! * **Spreading the Tutu Love** My next stop was the Hillsborough Public Library - it’s not just about books! For *Tutu Tuesday*, they organized a ‘Storytime with a Tutu Twist.’ This was my favorite part - it was amazing! Local children, dressed in homemade tutus (and some borrowed from the library!) were captivated by readings about fairies, princesses, and ballerinas, making this truly a day where love of stories met the beauty of dance. It wasn’t just about books - the library transformed their meeting room into a mini dance studio for a Tutu Tuesday Ballet Class! Everyone was invited - even if they didn’t have years of dance experience. You see, this is how Hillsborough rolls, welcoming everyone with open arms, making sure no one feels left out when it comes to the joy of movement! The kids were giggling and skipping while the adults, with shy smiles on their faces, surprised themselves with how much fun a simple ballet class could be! * **The Magic of Tutu-Themed Treats:** What's a day filled with tutus and ballet without delicious snacks? For the late afternoon, I treated myself to *Tutu Tuesday* special treats from the adorable *Maple Delights*. They had created adorable pastries, cookies, and even cupcakes that had been intricately decorated in ballerina forms, tiny tiaras, and a delightful mix of pastel colours that seemed to capture the magic of *Tutu Tuesday*. They also had miniature sugar-spun tutu toppers - an unexpected but surprisingly fitting way to add some extra tulle-y charm to anything I could think of! * **Tutu-ing It Up on Main Street** As evening arrived, I met up with a few of my fellow ballet enthusiasts on Main Street. We strolled along, sharing stories, laughs, and enjoying the special energy that the town always radiated, and that truly comes to life on *Tutu Tuesday*. There were street performers dressed in their tutu finest, playing tunes that reminded you of beautiful dance sequences, kids spinning and twirling on the sidewalk in their personalized tutu creations. The day was an exhilarating visual spectacle and a reminder of the beauty that dance, the tutu and the joy of a shared community experience, could bring. *Tutu Tuesday* in Hillsborough was everything it was promised to be, a delightful exploration of creativity, community, and pure, unapologetic love for dance. If you haven’t had the chance to experience *Tutu Tuesday* in person, let me tell you: it’s truly something special, a small town experience that you don’t want to miss!