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Divertissements fromThe Nutcracker
Stitcher
Chautauqua Institution School of Dance
Summer 2023
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Directed by Sasha Janes
Designed by Jessica Lustig
Before and after: Kiwi-inspired costume created by embellishing basic tutu and bodice
Other fruit-inspired tutus for the Mirliton dance in the Nutcracker.
Strawberry, grape, peach, and blueberry
Spanish Hot Chocolate costumes before and after. The original skirt is cut short and embellished with trim and additional layers while the bodice was built new.
Time to Dance by the Houston Ballet Company
Photo credit: HG Biggs for the Chautaquan Daily
Construction progress of twenty-four total lycra leotards. Sleeves are set into armscye, followed by closing the side and underarm seams.
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