Pink Classical Tutu with Bra Top

This was made for demi Soloists for Le Corsaire.  The Soloists wore blue ones.  Bright pink and gold was gorgeous on the stage.

When I'm asked to make a bra top,there a two things that I think important.  It really has to be secure and it can't be too sexy.  I design the shape those in my mind.  I was asked to make top with stretch fabric so it can be used by dancers with different body sized, but bra top definitely need boning to support.  Otherwise, it won't be stable for those who have larger breast.  That's the last thing for a dancer to worry about when they are on stage.

Separates Le Corsaire

This tutu was made for variation from Le Corsaire.  This one was for Soloists.  

Tutu is made of mix of stiff net and tulle.  Of corse in different colors.  I love layering different colors.  Since demi soloists were pink, and corps were purple, I used those colors in the tutu to tie everything together. 

Here are the ones that are finished laying upside down in the studio.

I tend to use pastel colors a lot but I love this royal blue!  It was very strong on the stage and definitely made soloists stand out!

Blue Tutu

This tutu was made to go with the bra top for the arabian costumes.  A dancer at the studio was going to enter the competition after Nutcracker, so I created the arabian costumes and this tutu for them to use the same top.  This was for Le Corsaire or La Bayabere...I don't remember which.

I used same fabric that I used for Arabian pants to make the overlay.

I used different kind of blue for the tutu.  

I always think the upside down tutu is like a flower.    This is of course before tucking.