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Collection of costume designs used by many ballet companies and facts about creating costumes. A costume drawing book for kids to complete and send in.
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New York City Ballet Costume Shop The shop was originally housed in a 11th floor loft at 60 West 63rd street. Today The New York City Ballet Costume Shop is located in the Rose Building at Lincoln Center Plaza, housed in a small but efficient 8th...Detailed descriptions of their process for making ballet costumes and all the accessories for the dancers. Many photos.
http://www.costumes.org/travel/00pages/maryinski.htm
Folk dancing by 2 groups in the Netherlands in traditional costumes. Descriptions in English and Dutch.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~sustan/folkdance.html
This exhibition, at the National Gallery of Australia, displays the elaborate designs made for the Russian Ballet between 1909 and 1933. It includes costumes, drawings, photographs and theatre programs.
http://www.nga.gov.au/russia/
Examples of traditional folk dance costumes from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
http://www.harmoni.net/nordiska/
Shop for all your favorite dance wear and dance shoe supplies at discount prices.
http://www.capezio-blochdanceshop.com
Costume store in St. Louis, Missouri, selling leotards, tutus, dance skirts, dance dresses, tops, capri pants, jazz pants and biketards.
http://imthatdancer.com
Ballet and flamenco wear, plus dance shoes for all ages.
http://www.dfwga.com
Costume designer and maker selling freestyle disco dance costumes including beginners, starter, pairs, rock & roll and slow outfits. Located in the UK.
http://www.dancewearbyhelen.co.uk
Detailed instructions with photos of every aspect of bodice and tutu construction.
http://ballettutus.bravehost.com