by Emily May | Apr 25, 2022 | Career, Profiles
As a child Jenna Anderson watched Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker on PBS every Christmas, shushing everyone around her when the dancers came onscreen. Barred from dancing herself due to her conservative upbringing, she fueled her ballet obsession by...
by Caroline Hamilton | Dec 21, 2020 | Instagram
The tutu has become the symbol of the ballerina. But what is the history of this strange protruding skirt which allegedly gets its name from the French children’s word cucu, meaning “bottom”? Pointe took a look back at some important moments in...
by Caroline Hamilton | Feb 18, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
Traditionally, ballet costumes are made to have a life of 20 to 30 years. But they sometimes remain in use for much longer, being worn and altered to fit dozens of dancers. Multiple rows of hooks and bars show this progression, but it’s more apparent inside the...
by Marissa DeSantis | Apr 29, 2019 | Training
These classic tutus, paired with a dose of shimmer, add a starlike quality from every stage angle. Ballet des Amériques’ Isodale Alexis, Irene Przywara and Alexandria Ina Rose model these glamorous looks. Hair and Makeup by Angela Huff Photography by...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 12, 2018 | Ask Amy
What’s the best way to store or hang a tutu? —Leslie Tutus are very delicate and expensive, so storing them properly is a must—especially if you have pets. (I once woke up to my cat chewing my Marzipan tutu to pieces!) I asked Laura Berry, costume shop manager...
by Marissa DeSantis | Nov 12, 2018 | Training
From tiny floral accents to full-on blossom embellishments, there’s a stage-worthy take on your favorite feminine pattern. Check out this behind-the-scenes video from our tutu shoot, and then see our full array of florals for all seasons in the gallery below....
by Sponsored by Só Dança | Apr 23, 2018 | News
Looking for your next audition shoe? Shot at and in collaboration with Broadway Dance Center, Só Dança has launched a new collection of shoes working with some pretty famous faces of the musical theater world! Offered in two different styles and either 2.5″ or...
by Marissa DeSantis | Oct 17, 2017 | Videos, Viral Videos
Transform your next black-and-white tutu look with these on-trend details like mesh cutouts and lace sleeves. And checkout the behind-the-scenes footage from our tutu shoot, below. Photo by Nisian Hughes Nikita Boris wears Danskin NYCB Mesh Cutout Leotard in Rich...