Tutu History-Explore The History Of The Tutu
by Philys Bobber
Tutus have long been famous ballerina outfits. Many women have some type of fashion item that portrays their own unique personality. This ranges from jewelry to scarves. However, the entire profession of ballet is known for this garment that has soared to fame over the years.
So, where the ballerina goes, so goes the exquisite tutu. The tutu has existed for centuries, but over the years it has been modified frequently, finally transitioning into the icon of elegance we equate with today's ballerina.
In the beginning, the tutu was considered rather naughty. We will look back to the Romantic Period to understand this further, as it is this era where passionate feelings and artistic freedom were exercised strongly.
Marie Taglioni brought out the first tutu in Paris in 1832, when she was performing in the La Sylphide. This first rendition was called the Romantic Tutu. It came down to just below mid-mid-calf and was very sheer and wispy looking. This in the day was a bit scandalous.
Taglioni brought such etherealness to the stage the fashion gurus in Paris praised her sprite-like dancing. They attributed her costume with such buoyancy; it appeared she was flying across the stage.
The term of tutu originated with the patrons that sat in the cheap seats in the theater. These were normally the commoners, as the wealthy typically sat in the upper-level seats. The lower level gave the commoners an occasional glimpse under the skirts of the ballerinas, who lacked certain undergarments.
This led to spectators using certain statements that were linked with baby talk of the day. The lower-level patrons would use their opera glasses to see the performance better and in turn get a casual view of the culcul (nickname for baby's bottom) of the ballerinas. Culcul became the name for tutus. This was changed later to tutu, supposedly because of the garment being made from tulle fabric.
Following the Romantic Tutu, made famous by Marie Taglioni, the Classical Tutu was conceived in response to audience requests to view the more elaborate movements ballerinas were beginning to perform. It extended horizontally from the hips and in consequence, exposed more leg. In the 1880s, the Classical Tutu was worn for the first time by Virginia Zucci, an Italian ballerina. It ended just above her knees and closely resembled the modern Bell Tutu.
This Classical Tut was then altered once again to show even more of the legs and feet of the dancers with the introduction of the Pancake Tutu from Russia or George Balanchine's Powderpuff Tutu. The Pancake contained stiff tulle netting. There was a wire hoop included on one of the ruffle layers that helped the tutu hold its basic shape.
Along with satisfying the audience's desire for a more-revealing tutu, this version help the ballerinas execute the pirouette, soaring leg extensions, higher jumps, and other intricate moves. However, now the ballerinas wore panties. This may have made the tutu a bit less scandalous.
Due to modern technology, such as streaming live performances over the internet, ballet continues to thrive globally, but the art remains true to its roots, from Sleeping Beauty to Swan Lake.
Around 150 tutus are used in performances like that of Sleeping Beauty, as stated by Faye Fullerton, the Royal Ballet Company's lead costumer. Faye also compares the price of tutus to that of the cost of one of the Faberge eggs.
The tutus cost so much for a number of reasons. One is the dancer, who will be wearing it. The tutu must be fitted to each ballerina individually and must fit perfectly. In addition, it takes some time to make one of these costumes.
Then there's material. Each tutu consists of: 12 separate layers of net skirting, with steel hoops inserted and finished with an over-skirt, which is enhanced with sequins, embroidery and lace.
If a tutu is too short or tight, it can hamper the movements of the dancer. On the other hand, if one is too large the ballerina may feel that the tutu will help her take flight. Tutus are considered to some as dangerous, since the dancers cannot see their feet.
Although, these costumes are gorgeous, they are not necessarily the most practical of dress. Ballerinas could get their tiaras caught in the netting during back-bends or other moves, and their dancing partners would have to lend a hand to solve the situation.
Despite its illustrious beginnings, the tutu has evolved to sacrosanct status and chances are great it will withstand the annals of time.
Some ballet history information came from Tutu Etoile (<a href="http://www.tutuetoile.com/classical-tutus/">tutuetoile.com</a>). Tutu Etoile provides ballet tutus and custom made tutus.
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