Join us as we talk to Jarod Lewis to talk about the design process at New York City Ballet. We also discuss the creation of the new costumes for Mystic Familiar and Paquita. The costumes for these two ballets were built simultaneously and co...

We hope that you will feel encouraged by our conversation with Kendall Swendson while she talks about her path as a costume creator. Kendall shares with us how her collegiate training has prepared her for her many roles as a stitcher, freela...

The Tutu Artists’ talk to Melissa Rumrill about her experiences as a wardrobe supervisor for Hamilton, television, and as a freelance costume maker. How to Contact Us:Like and subscribe to our podc...

The Tutu Artists talk about the project that they have been working on at the end of the calendar year and for winter shows.The Artists also discuss some questions from listeners including sourcing embellishments, creating that...

During this episode we talked about developing a rental program with Chris Takashima. Chris is the owner of Much Ado Tutus and has been a costumer for 25 years and specializes in all types of dancewear. She works with all levels of dancers from...

During this episode we talk to Jarod Lewis of the NY City Ballet about City Ballet’s upcoming season. Jared runs through the upcoming 2024-2025 NYC Ballet season and the projects that he will be working on including Alexei  Ratmanski’s ...

Bonus Episode: Live from Tutu Maker NetworkDuring this episode, Michelle is joined on a panel by Nicole Roque, Codi Rasor, Tammi DeMattia and surprise guest Jarod Lewis to record a live podcast. This was recorded on July 16, 2024 during...

During this episode Casey, Emma, and Michelle talk about health and wellness tips that can support tutu makers. Tutu makers experience unique challenges in the creative process but reap so many rewards as they craft beautiful tutus. In this ...

During this episode, we talk with Nicole Roche to get an update on the Tutu Maker Network. Nicole is the owner and creator for Nicole Elaine Tutus.  The Tutu Maker Network is an event with the intention to bring makers together to connect....

During this episode Casey, Emma, and Michelle talk about how they are preparing for Nutcracker. They discuss what projects they are working on and how they are approaching building soloist and corp de ballet costumes. 

After a short spring break, the makers at Tutu Artists Studio are back with a new episode.The Tutu Artists Studio sits down with Marissa McCullough, Costume Shop Manager at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (U...

During this episode, Michelle and Casey talk with Nicole Roque.  Nicole is the owner and creator for Nicole Elaine Tutus.  We spoke with her about her personal design and what influences her in her costume design.  We also hav...

Calling all Tutu Artists!  Are you looking to smash your stash?  Join our spring 2024 challenge.  Create a ballet costume - variation of your choice - from as much fabric and embellishments as possible from your current st...

Episode 17: During this episode, Casey, Emma, and Michelle sit down to talk about goal setting for their business.  We challenged ourselves to create a few smart goals for our businesses and share those with each othe...

Episode 16: During this episode, Casey, Emma, and Michelle sit down to talk about making tutu plates.  In this episode, our talented artists share their secrets, inspirations, and the creative process behind crafting ...

Step into a world of enchantment this season with Berks Ballet Theatre’s spectacular production of The Nutcracker! Join us for a mesmerizing journey as we bring Clara and her cherished Nutcracker to life through the elegance of classical bal...

9 Minute Nutcracker Special Episode featuring Cary Ballet Company as they present The NutcrackerImmerse yourself in the holiday spirit with Cary Ballet Conservatory’s breathtaking performance featuring origin...

During this episode, we sit down to talk to Renee Shaeffer.  Renee specializes in ballet as well as theatrical costumes.  She has taken classes with the late Travis Halsey Onstage in Chicago as well as Pamala Martin of Matryoshka T...

Episode 14: During this episode, we sit down to talk to Catherine Zehr.  Catherine is the Costume Designer for Ballet’s with a Twist.  She talks to us about her inspiration for some of the costumes to Ballet’s wi...

Bonus Episode: This special bonus episode is an excerpt of a past interview with Sherry Drake.  During this segment, Michelle and Sherry talk about the importance of attending classes to continue learning the art of t...

During this episode, we sit down to talk to Sherry Drake.  Sherry specializes in making tiaras.  She shares some insight about the process of creating tiaras including some design strategies.  You can reach Sherry o...

During this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Meleta Buckstaff who is the costume manager for the Pacific Northwest Ballet.  She discusses with an overview of how the costume shop runs including preparing for repertoire 6 ...

During this episode, we discuss a little bit of everything!  Hear how we are filling the time during our slow season by making some ready-to-wear costumes and how Casey uses a raffle jar to give her inspiration. Angella shares some swee...

During this episode, we sat down with Claudia Folts of tutu.com.  She shared with us some stories of her dance career including her time with Harkness Ballet.  Hear her story of how repairing tutus led to the creation of tutu.com.&...

A great conversation with Anna Maria Genuise who is a seamstress and costume maker in London, England.  She has worked with the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera in London as well as owning her own business named Tutu Maker Studio.&nb...