A Tutu is Born

The First tutu was worn by Paris Ballet Opera's dancers in 1832 and the first Ballerina to wear a tutu was Marie Taglioni. Which was the "Romantic Tutu" which is cut below the knee and above the ankle. This is to reveal the intricacles of her famous legwork. The "Romantic Tutu" delicate and feminine which allows the dancer to move about freely, as if she was floating through the air. Later came the "Classical Tutu" was born from the viewers request in 1880. Worn by and Italian ballerina Virginia Zucci. There are 4 types of tutu's. Classical Tutu, which is also called "Pancake," Bell Tutu, which looks like a bell and just above the knee, Long Romantic Tutu, which is above the ankles, or mid calf and Short Romantic Tutu, which is above the knee. Since its very first days, the tutu has been the traditional costume and it symbolizes the Ballerina.