## **Andover's Tutu Tuesday: A Unicorn-Themed Celebration of Twirls and Sparkle!** Alright, darlings, let’s get this Tuesday started with a bang – or should I say, a *whirl*? Because today, my fabulous friends, is **Tutu Tuesday**! And Andover is bursting with tutus of every shade, every style, and yes, even every *magical* theme you could possibly imagine! This week, we're channeling our inner unicorns – yes, you read that right, UNICORNS! You might be wondering why unicorns, right? Well, let’s just say they are basically the glitter queens of the animal kingdom! They’re majestic, magical, and they embody everything we love about ballet: grace, poise, and just a little bit of whimsy. And what’s better than a whimsy-filled, twirlingly good time on a Tuesday? Absolutely nothing! **Rainbow tutus, sequinned bodices, and a sprinkle of glitter** – what’s not to love? This Tutu Tuesday, Andover's transformed into a shimmering wonderland, fit for a fairy tale, and the best part is, everyone's invited! And the amazing thing? We’re not just seeing unicorns all over the place. **We’re actually seeing unicorns ON people.** And by ‘people’ I mean me, and ALL of my fellow unicorn-loving ballerinas, obviously! You want a peek at the fab tutus? Here's what I spotted: * **Rainbow tutus:** You know me and my love for all things iridescent! Today, there was no shortage of stunning, rainbow-hued tutus – every colour of the spectrum represented, and shimmering beautifully! The longer the skirt, the better. We’re not just twirling here, we’re practically doing figure eights in a disco ball! * **Glittery Unicorn tutus:** These bad boys took the cake today. The real deal. We're talking iridescent tutus that sparkle like they're dipped in stardust! A few even had actual unicorn tail-like trains – we're all channeling our inner majestic unicorn today! * **Pastel Tutus:** For a more demure and elegant unicorn-themed approach, some ballet buffs opted for pastel coloured tutus. Pale pinks and lilacs paired with gold sequinned bodices or silky tops – perfect for the ‘boho unicorn’ look! * **Tutus with Horn Attachments:** This is what I’m talking about, babes! Not for the faint-hearted! These daring ballerinas weren’t just celebrating the unicorn theme; they were **LIVING** it! From subtle glittery unicorn horns to enormous, sparkling, feathered horns, some of the girls were truly bringing their unicorn A-game today. I’ve been admiring all the clever crafting and DIY spirit – some of these unicorn horns are pure artistry! Oh, and speaking of the artistic side of things, there were some **fabulous hair accessories** adding to the overall unicorn vibe. Think sparkly, shimmery unicorn ear headbands, colorful braids with glitter woven through, and the pièce de résistance, unicorn headbands with those extra-special horn-shaped additions! I can't forget about the **sparkling make-up looks** everyone had rocking. We're talking shimmering eye shadows, pink and pastel lipstick, and glitter! Oh, and don’t even get me started on the **nails!** Glittery gradients, iridescent sparkles – it’s the little details that elevate the whole ensemble to new levels of fabulousness. We're embracing every last speck of glitter and sparkles, ladies! **The fun hasn’t just been at the local cafes and shops.** I actually bumped into an entire ballet class that was headed to the town hall, looking utterly amazing in their synchronized, pink-and-white themed unicorn tutus. Imagine 20 ballerinas all swirling and pirouetteing like tiny, twirling ponies! I almost choked on my coffee, but managed to compose myself – for now. I’ll just have to keep this image in my mind's eye when I need a dose of serious Monday-morning cheer. The atmosphere has been electric with pure joy. People were all smiles, striking poses with their fellow unicorn-loving dance enthusiasts. We were catching the attention of everyone on the high street with our high kicks and grand jetés - everyone seems to love seeing some magical twirling, right? Even though we are not dancing with the professionals on the stage, we are certainly enjoying ourselves just as much. It's all about spreading that twirling-happy energy. And this is exactly what I love about Tutu Tuesdays – we create an amazing, community vibe, uniting people of all ages who love dance and a little touch of magic in their day. It’s just SO incredibly lovely. As we head towards the end of another perfect Tutu Tuesday, one thing's clear: The magic of unicorns is real, and so is the power of a little tutus-filled fun on a Tuesday. We can’t let it just be one day a week! Who wants to join me for some Unicorn themed shenanigans in Andover next month? We could even coordinate a dance class - now that's a #tututuesday to remember. I’m thinking some unicorn horn-themed hair accessories as well as unicorn make-up workshops! Let me know! Just remember to rock your glitter with confidence. We may be living in the real world, but a little bit of sparkly magic never hurts, right? #tututuesday #unicorntutu #unicornvibes #glitterismylife