The bugle boy won’t be the only one boogy-woogying in these dance-team costumes, all inspired by looks associated with the armed forces. Photography by Erin Baiano Hair by Erica Whelan Makeup by Angela Huff Modeled by Marissa Cannella, Angela Fioretti, and Allie Pereira. Angela (left) wears Satin Stitches. Allie (right) wears The Line Up. {“adCodes”: […]
Few things are as magical as a new tutu. But what goes into the creation of this iconic ballet costume? We followed a National Ballet of Canada Swan Lake tutu—made for first soloist Emma Hawes’debut as Odette/Odile—from sketch to stage. Photo by Victoria Schwarzi, courtesy National Ballet of Canada Designer Santo Loquasto’s sketch for Odette’s […]
Happy Halloween, dance friends! Wearing costumes is part of our job description, so when we get the chance to create our own, it’s no surprise that we get a little #extra (in the best way, of course). Check out some of our favorite dancers’ spooktacular ensembles. Harper Watters as Serena Williams HARPER WATTERS on Instagram: […]
Competition season is here, and you’ve finally received your beautiful new costumes. But how can you keep these ensembles looking stage-ready through Nationals next July? Here are the tips and tricks you need to prevent and troubleshoot costume problems. It’s All in the Bag According to Rhonda Bass, who has been making costumes by hand […]
Check out a cutting-edge NYC dance performance, and it’s likely you’ll find Reid Bartelme’s name in the program. But you won’t see him onstage. The costume designer has worked with countless choreographers, bringing work by artists such as Kyle Abraham, Marcelo Gomes and, most notably, Justin Peck to life. (Bartelme is featured in the Peck […]
Welcome spring with gorgeous ballet costumes in shades of fuchsia, peony and blush.
Have you ever been handed a dance costume for a competition or recital and thought, “I could’ve designed something better than this!” Revolution Dancewear’s “Design Your Dream” competition asked dancers to do just that. And, out of 47 submissions, 13-year-old Rachael Bonato’s fiery, Hunger Games-inspired creation won the grand prize! Rachael and two other finalists, Morgan […]