Pink And Silver Splendor For The Royal Ballet

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Classical Tutu In Pink With Silver Trim

When it comes to classical tutu style, the feminine color of pink is one of visual beauty. The ballerina dressed in pink represents all things ballet. Especially when gilded with the splendor of beautiful silver trim. The couture ballet costume above  has been given a light touch of strategically placed sparkle by the addition of silver embellishments on pale pink tulle.

The effect is one of softness and charm that brings to mind dew-covered rose petals that sparkle in the early morning sun. Total stage magic at its best. The lovely pink and silver classical tutu above was hand-designed by Costume Creations U.K. for a Royal Ballet Associate.

The Royal Ballet Associate

What exactly is a Royal Ballet Associate?  The Royal Ballet Associate Program allows young dancers between the ages of 8 -15  to receive extended classical ballet training using the methods of The Royal Ballet School tradition.

Ballet students also continue  training at their regular schools at the same time. The program consists of different levels of ballet training according to the age group. This program is for ballet students who are serious about a career as a professional dancer.

Visit The Royal Ballet Associate Program for more information.

Watching the posture, body movements and dedication of The Royal Ballet Students in class is inspiring. Their professionalism and hard work is, indeed, the hallmark of any  great ballet dancer. They strive for perfection with each and every movement.

Dance Recital Costumes-Act II

Every year, millions of dance recital costumes are ordered, fitted, and danced in during  stage performances all over the world. After the final curtain comes down and the show is over, what becomes of all those dance recital costumes? I decided to do some research to try to find out what dancers do with their old recital costumes.

Costume Creations.UK

I found some very interesting facts about used recital costumes and some of the options dancers have when trying to decide what to do with old costumes. These are some of the options that dancers are using to give their used recital costumes a second life:

• Selling them on e-Bay
• Finding local dance stores that will purchase them
• Selling them at flea markets and garage sales for use as Halloween costumes
• Listing them for sale in dance forums and ballet directories
• Donating them to local drama clubs and theaters
• Donating or selling them to costume rental companies
• Recycling the costume

I happen to love the last idea. Sentimental mothers take apart the costumes and make beautiful memory quilts incorporating pieces of every old dance costume into a beautiful family heirloom. Dance costumes usually have decorative details like sequins, trims, beads, and other embellishments that can be made into something original and lovely.

You can get more information about how to recycle old dance costumes in this article.