Behind the Tutu
Tutu, n. A very short skirt worn by a ballerina, made of projecting layers of stiffened sheer material (Collins English Dictionary) … and ‘coveted by all…
Ballet Tools
Dancers & their Ballet Bags: A Visit to Ballet Black
“Always be knolling”, says American sculptor Tom Sachs. Knolling is the art of sorting out objects in an organized way, recently made famous by such…
In Costume Wonderland
We’ve written before about the key role stage design and costumes play in giving dance works an extra dimension. Costumes help set the tone,…
Shopaholic & Chacott
After catching up with ballet rehearsals and performances it was time for me to explore another Tokyo balletic landmark. Chacott is Japan’s main dance…
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