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Deciding on which tutu or skirt is needed for a particular performance or rehearsal really depends on what needs to be said - or not said but rather seen and felt. THE TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL TUTUThe most iconic, elegant shape for a classical ballet.When a classical tutu is hooped it becomes a rigid, firm platter, perfect for showing off strong, quick, complicated leg movements.Unhooped, it will fall slightly and have more bounce, still the traditional silhouette but more responsive to the da …

It was the spring of 2001 and inspired by the movie 'Billy Elliot' we wanted to do a photo shoot with kids. Our photographer Dominic Episcopo came up with the whimsical setting and the Dolly Haltzman Dance Academy provided the perfect group of young models. We can still hear the soundtrack to 'Scooby-Doo' which was playing in the studio every time we look at these!Although we could never seem to find the right way to use them for Primadonna Tutus, we now realize this was the inspiration for …

Designed by Rena Garcia, the tutu hanger solves the dilemma of "how to store a tutu or group of tutus".Made of sturdy, molded plastic with a sleek, beautiful design it is like all great products, a perfect marriage of form and function.To learn more or purchase visit tutuhangers.com …