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Say the word "ballerina" and most people will picture her in a tutu. Tutus have long been the most revered form of ballet costume; their angelic frothiness adds at magic quality to the look of a ballerina. When she wears one, she looks like a sugary confection that belongs on the grandest of cakes. While many are familiar with the word "tutu", most have no idea why is a tutu called a tutu, or anything about its history.

It is said that the first tutu was worn in Paris, by Marie Taglioni, during her 1832 performance of La Sylphide. Taglioni's tutu was short enough to reveal her infamous footwork. This time period was known as the Romantic period in ballet costume history, and this tutu was called the Romantic tutu. This long, floating, ethereal style is made with 3-5 layers of tulle.

Over time, the tutu grew shorter and shorter in length to reveal more of the intricate footwork that dancers performed. Over the next fifty years, the hemline crept higher and higher up the leg, until it looked more like today's bell tutu, a softer, longer style first worn by the Italian ballerina Virginia Zucci in the 1880s. This first Classical tutu style ended just above the ballerina's knees. Later, the tutu shrank even further to become the Classical tutu, or Pancake tutu, the final product of the tutu evolution. This type of tutu has a stiff skirt that juts out horizontally from the hips, with hooping (encased petticoat wire tacked within its layers) to help it retain its shape and stiffness.

George Balanchine developed one final category of tutu styles, known as the powderpuff tutu. It is similar to the Classic tutu, but does not have hooping, and contains fewer layers of tulle, making it softer and more flowing than the traditional Pancake tutu.

The name, however, came from the ballet viewers in the "cheap seats". As previously discussed, the length of the tutu was dictated by the ballet patrons, who wished to see the spectacular feats that the dancers were performing. Long ago, the people in the audience who bought cheaper tickets sat in the lower part of the theater, and often had a peek under ballerinas' skirts...at their bottoms! Of course this caused quite a bit of talk...baby talk, that is. The French baby talk word for this part of the anatomy is "cucu", which eventually became "tutu".

Obviously, the name stuck. However, it is a bit amusing to consider origin of the name of one of the most revered costumes of one of the most revered forms of dance. Tutus are and ever shall be tutus; lovely to look at and fun to talk about.

Grier Cooper is a California-based writer/photographer and dancer who has performed worldwide with San Francisco Ballet, Miami City Ballet and others. She draws on over twenty years of experience as a dancer, teacher and performer to create fiction and non-fiction that inspires children and adults. For more information about ballet and other forms of dance, sign up for a weekly free newsletter @ http://www.griercooper.com and receive a free E-book, "How to Become a Ballerina".

Check out the 'diviest' nightlife in NYC

They don't call it the 'city that never sleeps' for nothing. Nightlife in New York accommodates every taste - even the craziest, and the number of options available can actually be overwhelming. From bars for smokers to Burlesque Shows to trendy dive bars, the city has it all.

With a collection of offerings ranging from hip-hop to house to punk, New York is probably the best city to spend the night dancing away. Some of the hottest dance clubs in the city include Cielo, providing soulful house music and various genres of electronic in the Meatpacking District, the club is built for dancing and boasts an impressive sound system, and Touch, a 12,000 square foot, three level high-end design dance venue on 52nd Street.

A growing attraction in New York City, several establishments host travelling Burlesque troupes. These nights filled with music, dance, song and humour are generally not scheduled in advance and it’s always better to check in advance to make sure the event is actually taking place. Venues famous for Burlesque are, Public Assembly at 70 North 6th Street with a 4,000 square foot area which features various events with Burlesque on Monday nights and the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard Street, featuring a variety of performances including Burlesque and sketch comedy.

Enjoy cheaper drinks in shabby surroundings at the dive bars which have become the modern trend. Featuring a kind of shabbiness that is really desirable, especially if the mood calls for it, there are many of this sort in New York. Surviving over 50 years, the Billymark's West, 9th Avenue, is probably the original dive bar in the city. Try the notoriously anonymous Alibi Club in Brooklyn for dirt cheap drinks or for the ‘diviest’ experience try the Montero's Bar and Grill in Brooklyn.

Being the jazz capital of the world, New York boasts some of the best jazz venues. Jazz at Lincoln Center, 60th Street, is a world-renowned arts organisation dedicated to Jazz. It features a comprehensive array of guest artists performing at varied events. Originally the hotbed of jazz the Birdland has now re-emerged in Midtown Manhattan with some of the best jazz on the planet, featuring some of the best known in the field. For pitch perfect jazz by world-class performers, in a warm, comfortable atmosphere try the Jazz standard, 27th Street.

In case you are venturing out in New York all by your self, the city is brimming with singles and there are exclusive singles’ hangout joints. The Long Island City Lic Bar is a classis New York watering hole with a friendly atmosphere and allows dogs and smoking. The Last Exit on Atlantic Avenue is a classic example of Brooklyn's vibrant night scene featuring weekly live performances and an outdoor garden. Some other hot spots for singles include the roof top at the Delancey, The Larry Lawrence, Grand Street, and the gastro-pub style music venue, the White Rabbit.

Late night dining – the excitement, the booze, the energetic dancing is sure to leave you exhausted and hungry. For a late bite try the Coffee Shop, 16th Street, for a range of diner food and fine Brazilian, stuffed delicatessen sandwiches at the Carnegie Deli, 55th Street, or Tom's Restaurant for a range of dinner specials in a friendly atmosphere.

About the Author

Larry Austin is a freelance journalist who writes on travel related topics such as hotel and destination reviews etc. He is currently working for roomsnet.com which offers visitors the option of world wide hotel bookings. roomsnet.com offers many Hotels in New York for holidaymakers.

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How much money do Burlesque performers make?

Well obviously I am an aspiring Burlesque performer and I need to know how much money they make yearly, monthly, weekly or daily. I really need to know.

It actually depends. If the dancer is in an a-list club, she might get approximately $900 a night, depending on the rates. The tips add a lot too

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Part of the 2010 Taiwan International Festival, Snow White by award-winning French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj is a romantic contemporary ballet set to Gustav Mahler’s music.

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