Dance Costumes

It quickly became a tradition to recycle, redo, or create from scratch, the costumes for my daughters’ solo dances. We all enjoyed the process, and we saved LOTS of money. We were also able to get what we want, rather than having to settle for something out of the costume catalog. Recorded here is the process we went through to get to each of our final costumes.

2016
Dulcinea, dream variation from Don Quixote

2015
Golden Vine Fairy, variation from Sleeping Beauty

2011
Dirty Orchestra, contemporary pointe solo
Norteña del Sur, contemporary pointe solo

2010
Coppelia, solo wedding variation
Flames of Paris, solo variation

2009
La Fille Mal Gardee, Lise variation
Pas de Trois, solo variation from Swan Lake

2008
Woodland Glade Fairy, variation from Sleeping Beauty

Midwest Ballet Theatre 2010

HELPFUL COSTUME RELATED LINKS:

Inspiration:
The Costume Lady’s photo gallery
Theatre Ballet Gallery
Tutu Beautiful
tutu.com
Tutus Divine

Instructions:
Oregon Ballet Theatre blog — The tutu making process

Embellishments:
Angeltrim
eBay
Glitz & Glamour
Joggles
Lace Heaven
M&J Trimmimg
Sequin Appliques
tutu.com
Uniport Industries

Patterns:
McCall’s 7990 – very nice ABT pattern from the 1980’s – run a google and/or ebay search for it — good luck!
Tutu.com

Costume Catalogs:
The general public can not order from these catalogs – you have to go through your dance teacher/school.
Algy Performs
Art Stone
A Wish Come True
Baum’s Dancewear
Body Wrappers
Costume Gallery
Curtain Call
Dansco
Georgie Girl Costumes
Just for Kix
Kelle Company
Star Styled
Revolution Dancewear
Wear Moi
Weissman

Costumes on eBay:
Wide selection – great prices – just search for what you need.

Misc. Costume Supplies:
Halo Heaven Incredible prices and selection of children’s tutus, fairy wings, boas, and more.

Midwest Ballet Theatre 2010