subject: How To Wear Tutus With Style [print this page] How To Wear Tutus With Style How To Wear Tutus With Style
Many ballerinas when they put on their first tutu are a little bit unsure about how to wear it. Don't assume you simply step into the tutu and you automatically look graceful. This may be the case for some, but not always. Even if you don't think you'll wear a tutu in your dance career read on. You never know when you need to wear a tutu for a dance production or play, and you'll want to look good while wearing it. For those who are dancing professionally, a professional stage tutu is required. You will need to talk to your ballet instructor about what is allowed and what is not. You do not want to find out that you've purchased the wrong item. Once you've discovered what is and isn't allowed, you will be able to get an idea of what is available to choose from. If you are dancing with others the choreographer will want to color-coordinate or style-coordinate your tutu with the other people in the production as much as possible. Generally, the classical tutu will have a short skirt, come out from the hips and will be pink or white with white tights - the "traditional" look. Other options for tutus do exist as well. You may find that you need to wear a tutu that is in the romantic style and is longer, has more layers and more designs. Other options are a bell style, which is a shorter style designed by Barbara Karinska and sometimes called the powder puff tutu. Before you even wear your tutu to the dress rehearsal, you need to practice putting it on. Always make sure you put your tights on before you put your tutu on. Your tights will slip on easily, just as a pair of pants would. Your next step is to slip on the tutu just as you would a pair of pants, and then stand in front of a full-length mirror. Adjust the tutu so that it looks professional and doesn't show anything that it isn't designed too. Make sure that there are no wrinkles or stains in the fabric, and then spin around to see the whole picture. The final step is your ballet shoes. Practice tying them a few times and ensure that they are comfortable. Remember, you'll be dancing in these for quite awhile, so you don't want to come out of the production with injured toes. Finally, remember to practice dancing with your tutu alone in your room or the dance studio. This will allow you to feel more comfortable with your tutu, and keep you looking great. If you are dancing with a male partner you will need to rehearse with him while you wear your tutu as this takes a lot of practice. Do you not have a tutu yet? If not, why not browse for your perfect fit with hundreds of online tutu choices now?
