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Tutu
(redirected from romantic tutus)

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tutu1
a very short skirt worn by ballerinas, made of projecting layers of stiffened sheer material
tutu2
a shrub, Coriaria arborea, of New Zealand, having seeds that are poisonous to farm animals Tutu
Desmond. born 1931, South African clergyman, noted for his opposition to apartheid: Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg (1984--86) and Archbishop of Cape Town (1986--96); in 1995 he became leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established to investigate human rights violations during the apartheid era. Nobel peace prize 1984
Tutu 

a short fluffy multi-layer skirt worn by a ballerina. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tutus were made of gauze, muslin, or tarlatan sewn in several rows. Modern tutus are made from light synthetic fabrics. The tutu is usually sewn to a bodice. The first one was made in 1839 for Marie Taglioni from a drawing by the artist E. Lami.

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Khudekov, S. N. Istoriia tantsev, part 3. St. Petersburg, 1915.
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For a brief moment the women, in long, Romantic tutus, joined their rituals and then departed like mysterious, benevolent wills.
Mark Morris Dance Group by Thom, Rose Anne / Dance Magazine
Fortunately, there are a number of creative ways to work with your anatomy, according to former New York City Ballet dancer Carole Divet, now assistant director of costumes at NYCB, who has designed costumes that range from simple leotards to romantic tutus.
Advice for dancers by Hamilton, Linda / Dance Magazine
With tiers of female celebrants in romantic tutus and a sanctified atmosphere created by Randall Henderson's pure lights streaming on the columns and vault designed by Lewis Folden, Tobiniana paid tribute to ballets alabaster icons.
Miami City Ballet by Perez, Guillermo / Dance Magazine
 
 
 
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