Dance First offers a custom made ballet tutu design service. Our tutu designer has extensive experience creating tutus for a range of choreographic styles and themes. Present to our designer photos or ideas and we will work with you to create a unique ballet tutu that complements your daughter's performance.

A custom made Dance First Ballet Tutu generally costs $350 - $450, depending in size and decoration requirements. Dance First will offer a fixed no-obligation quote for your consideration. Please Contact Us early to ensure we have time to produce your daughter's ballet tutu. We prefer not to rush our products. Design and production time is generally 6 weeks.

Dance First custom made Ballet Tutus are made to the same high standards and material quality as all our other tutus and leotards, as outlined below:

Dance First's Full Ballet Tutu is a combination of the Half Tutu and a Tutu Leotard. As result of the unique design features of Dance First's Half Tutu its combination with our Tutu Leotards now replaces the traditional (one piece) Full Tutu for all our clients. Dance Firsts Tutu Leotard and Half Tutu combination is indistinguishable from the traditional full-tutu, and brings many additional benefits. Most significantly Dance First's Full Tutu fits and looks better on a broader range of body shapes.

Dance First offers the choice of two Tutu Leotard styles:

• Standard Double Mesh V Insert and shallower back line more suitable for younger child
• Low Cut Double Mesh V Insert and deep scooped back line more suitable for ladies sizes

Dance First’s Full Classical Tutus feature:

• A choice of two leotard styles which are:
  • beautifully designed to fit the contours of the body
  • made from the highest quality Italian Lycra
  • fully lined
  • have flesh coloured elasticized shoulder straps
  • manufactured using traditional 3 step zig-zag stitching to leg, arm and neck for a firmer fit
• Hidden Adjustable Elastic Tutu Skirt Band – Fits better, Fits for longer, Fits a broader range of body shapes.
• Minimum 6 layers (7 layers for larger sizes) of high quality European net.
• Made in Australia

Benefits of the Dance First Tutu:

• Fits for longer
• Fits a broader range of body shapes
• More comfortable and looks right on the body
• Mix and match with different leotards and overlays
• Indistinguishable from traditional full-tutu
• High quality and firm net
• A more confident ballerina

Adjustable Elasticised Skirt Band - Dance First’s Half Tutu has an adjustable elasicised skirt band that fits a broader range of hip measurements and can be adjusted to accommodate the growing child. This 1 inch wide elasticised band is fitted inside and below the top net layer and thus is not visible and blends seamlessly with the leotard. The positioning and proportioning of the tutu skirt is vital in the presentation of the ballerina. The Dance First Half Tutu and Tutu Leotard combination can be positioned to reflect the proportions of the individual dancer.

Traditional Stitching – Many larger dancewear manufacturers use seaming and stitching techniques that are more suitable for casual swimwear, and do not give the fit that is required for rigourous movement. Dance First dancewear is designed and manufactured to provide maximum stretch and confidence of fit.

High Quality European Net and Lycra – Dance First Tutus use only the best net and lycra to ensure a firm tutu and leotard form that will maintain its shape. Our net and lycra is thus sourced from renowned manufacturers in Europe.

Please note: Dance First custom made Ballet Tutus are made to order and thus take up to 6 weeks to deliver. Should you require your tutu earlier please Contact Us.

Available Colours:

Shiny Nylon Lycra:

Matt Nylon Lycra: