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Tutu Tuesday in East Hills, New South Wales: #tututuesday
G'day, darlings! It's your fave fashion-loving ballet chick here, back with another #tututuesday post. As a ballerina, tutus are kinda my thing, you know? And living in the vibrant world of dance in Australia means tutus are always in our hearts, or maybe just our wardrobes! 😜 This week, let's explore the different types of tutus and where they've come from...
Classic Romantic Tutu: The Ballet Icon The classic romantic tutu, with its ethereal layers of tulle, has been a ballet staple since the 19th century. Think of it as the OG of tutus, designed for the graceful movements of Romantic ballets like La Sylphide. We love this look because it’s all about airiness and floaty, whimsical movements! - The Romantic Look: A tutu featuring a fitted bodice with a tiered skirt, each layer of tulle becoming progressively wider. The most traditional tutus are designed to float up in the air and offer movement freedom and visual grace. - Modern Inspirations: Modern designers love to reinterpret the classic romantic tutu, adding pops of colour or edgy detailing. We love a playful touch to traditional designs, and the romantic tutu lends itself well to the artistic exploration of color, length, and fabric.
The Bell Tutu: For Dramatic Choreography Remember that ballerina in your high school performance who absolutely KILLED it with every spin and kick in her perfectly structured bell tutu? Yeah, this one is our fave! A real show-stopper! - The Structure: A shorter tutu that flares outwards like a bell shape, usually featuring multiple layers of tulle for maximum volume and dramatic impact. The Bell Tutu works wonderfully well with fast-paced moves as it catches the light for a stunning visual display. - Choreography Magic: Perfect for choreographers looking to create breathtaking choreography, showcasing powerful turns, leaps, and grand jetés. The visual element makes these movements appear grand and spectacular.
The ‘Petitedance’ or Ballet Skirt: Effortless Elegance Now for a bit of elegant minimalism, we have the "petit" dance skirt, or simply ballet skirt! More about delicate movement than bold display, this is perfect for smaller dances, and it lets the focus be on the ballerina's technique and line, not on excessive fabric! - Elegance, Simplicity: A simple single layer of tulle gathered at the waist, giving the effect of a full, but graceful, skirt that moves fluidly. Minimal fabric lets you see the graceful lines of the ballerina's form, especially during smaller, controlled movement routines. - Modern Variations: Many contemporary ballerinas love to use a petitdance for pieces which focus on graceful body language. Designers might add embellishment or small, artistic additions to their skirt to make this a uniquely expressive costume!
Tutu Tuesday at East Hills Dance Academy You know us – #tututuesday always leads to an awesome dance experience, so I’ve just got to share this amazing event coming up: A ‘Tutu Tuesday' at the fabulous East Hills Dance Academy in New South Wales! They’re having a special class focused on the magic of tutu performance and celebrating all those talented ballerinas in our city. From traditional moves to modern interpretation – it’s an incredible opportunity for dancers of all levels to experience a unique dance approach using the beauty and drama of a classic tutu. So… what about YOUR favourite tutu styles? Let's keep the #tututuesday love alive, darlings! Head over to our IG and share photos of you in your fave tutus! Let us know which tutus inspire you, which dances you love most, or just where your fave spots for tutu shopping are (we all need more tulle in our lives!) Remember, every twirl and every jump deserves a spectacular tutu. Let's get inspired!