Cynthia

Ballet tutus aren’t just costumes — they’re wearable works of art. Made mostly by hand, a single tutu can take up to 120 hours to create and cost $10K or more. There are two main types: romantic tutus and classical tutus — and within classical tutus, the differences are huge. The Australian Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty features some of the most whimsical tutus in the world: oversized, hoop-supported, and designed to float while subtly concealing the upper legs. Compare that to The Royal Ballet’s version of the same ballet — shorter, sleeker, and built for today’s expanded movement vocabulary. Then there’s the iconic powder puff tutu, designed by Karinska for New York City Ballet: no hoops, fewer layers, ultra-light, and made for speed and clarity. You can watch all of these ballets (and so much more) on Marquee TV — my favorite streaming service for dance lovers. Link in bio. Which tutu style is your favorite? @marqueeartstv #ballet #tutu #balletclass #balletcostume