Tutu Tuesday in Saint-Leon-de-Standon, Quebec: #tututuesday
Bonjour from the beautiful province of Quebec! It’s your favourite ballerina blogger here, bringing you all the hottest #tututuesday action straight from the streets of Saint-Leon-de-Standon.
So, it's #tututuesday, the day we celebrate everything that is the beautiful, graceful, and sometimes downright hilarious world of tutus. It's a day where we embrace the joy of twirling, the magic of pointe shoes, and the artistry that shines through the layers of tulle. And you know what? This small Quebec town was the perfect place to do just that!
As a Canadian ballerina, I feel incredibly proud to see the way our country embraces the arts, and ballet is no exception. From the grand stages of Toronto to the intimate studios of Vancouver, the passion for dance is alive and well. Saint-Leon-de-Standon, although far from those urban centres, proved that you don’t need to be in the heart of the city to experience the magic of the artform. It was truly heartwarming to see the way this community embraced #tututuesday, it really embodies the essence of “Canada, Eh!"
Walking through the heart of town, it felt like everyone had gotten the memo! From the little ones pirouette-ing on the playground to the grannies gracefully twirling in their garden, the spirit of #tututuesday had truly taken hold.
Here's a rundown of the must-see looks that I spotted while out and about in Saint-Leon-de-Standon:
- First, the quintessential **Romantic tutu**, you know the classic one that's soft, flowy, and all about creating beautiful lines. We spotted these at the local farmers market - picture it, vibrant summer produce and a little girl with a flowing white tulle skirt that matched the billowing clouds.
- Next up, the **neoclassical tutu**, a little more modern and edgy, giving a sense of power and precision. We saw these in the ballet class at the community center - these young ladies were dancing to their heart's content, their bright pink tutus a stark contrast against the wooden floorboards of the studio.
- Finally, the **contemporary tutu**, you know the one where there’s a chance it might not even be tulle. There were two young artists sitting in a small cafe, and while I didn't get a close look, I could tell they were embracing a less traditional approach to the #tututuesday vibe.
There's so much more than the fashion side to this whole #tututuesday thing, though, you know? It’s about connection, community, and celebrating the beauty of the dance. From the excited gasps of the young kids to the smiles of the adults watching their kids, #tututuesday brought everyone in Saint-Leon-de-Standon together. It showed us that passion can blossom anywhere and in anyone, it just needs a little push. And who knew that a little tulle and some #tututuesday would be that spark?
Until next time, happy twirling!