| Some human beings have an innate desire to perform. | | | | challenges are what drive dancers to improve and |
| Their dream is to wow audiences and provide | | | | excel. In order for a performance to look its best, |
| entertainment, becoming a master of their chosen art. | | | | dance clothing also has to look good. The tutu is |
| The ways in which people seek recognition vary, | | | | probably one of the most well known ballet garments, |
| some choose to sing, and they will practice and | | | | along with the leotard and of course the slippers! A lot |
| practice to perfect their voice, others act, becoming | | | | of young budding dancers are particularly fond of the |
| their character and convincing viewers. Others like to | | | | tutu; its distinctive appearance and vibrancy mean it |
| dance, performing traditional pieces to perfection or | | | | really stands out, looking professional and elegant. |
| creating and improvising new moves. One thing is for | | | | The popularity of the tutu is growing outside of ballet |
| sure, if the desire for performing arts is in you, it will | | | | classes and performances and it is also worn by night |
| stick around! | | | | clubbers, often in bright neon colours. Traditionally there |
| There is a lot of debate about how much of an | | | | are several styles of tutu available, romantic, bell, |
| individual's personality is innate, and how much is due to | | | | pancake, platter and Balanchine. This may sound |
| upbringing. It is highly likely that a combination of factors | | | | confusing and irrelevant to those who are unfamiliar |
| contribute to who a child becomes as they grow up, | | | | with the garment, but the style of tutu worn is often |
| but most parents agree that encouraging healthy | | | | governed by the ballet being performed. Dance |
| interests and a certain level of self confidence is very | | | | schools usually specify which type students need to |
| important. Some learn to dance from a very early age, | | | | acquire. |
| building up their confidence and working hard to | | | | Performing ballet to audiences large and small requires |
| achieve their goals. As talent and hard work lead to | | | | both skill and confidence. Those who have studied |
| results, confidence grows. The majority of those who | | | | ballet for many years speak of the great excitement |
| dance love performing for audiences, whether for | | | | but also understandable nervousness leading to certain |
| friends or larger crowds, and are anxious to perform | | | | performances. Trying to remain calm and not get |
| to the best of their ability. | | | | flustered is important, but a certain amount of |
| For those performing traditional ballet, clothing which | | | | adrenaline can help boost a performance. Passion for |
| enables full movement whilst looking great is essential. | | | | dance shines through, and even if not all shows turn |
| Certain ballet moves can be a challenge even for the | | | | out perfectly, audiences will respect and admire the |
| best dancers, and making a piece look seamless and | | | | effort and obvious commitment to ballet. |
| almost effortless is difficult at times. But these | | | | |