Secrets of the Tutu

Dancers aren’t the only ones who defy gravity onstage. Tutus have their own magical way of looking otherworldly. Ever wondered how you could create your own from scratch? Prescott & Mackay, an independent fashion design school with locations in London and San Francisco, offers two-day tutu-making courses using The Royal Ballet standard. Over the course of 14 hours, students create a 10-layer, 16 inch tutu skirt, guided by costumer Amanda Hall. An addition 14-hour tutu bodice course will complete the costume. It’s a sure way to put a very personal stamp on your next variation.