Hello Dancers!
Have you ever wondered why you get to wear such beautiful tutus during your variations week, when you perform for your parents? In fact, why do ballerinas where tutus at all?
Tutus are designed to be both beautiful to the audience and allowing a free range of movement for the dancer. There are many different types. The Romantic Tutu, one of the first kinds, supposedly appeared in Paris in 1832 during La Sylphide. The style was named Romantic because it was popular during the Romantic period of ballet.
There are two types of Classical Tutus - the bell and the pancake. They are shaped like they sound! This image by Edgar Degas shows ballerinas in a Classical Bell tutu.
Today, the Classical Bell Tutu has evolved. It is shorter - to show more of the ballerinas legs - and is made of softer tulle.
We stock some beautiful tutus at the Petite Boutique, but can also custom make them for Christmas or other occasions!
Happy Dancing!
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