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Advanced & Stylized Performance Tutus Courses

If you have constructed traditional tutus and are ready for a serious challenge, Advanced & Stylized Performance Tutus is for you. The focus in this class is on style, imagination, technique, knowledge, and very hard work! We currently have 16 Advanced Tutu Courses to choose from. Seven courses are Level 2 and nine courses are Level 3. 

Prerequisites: Each course will list specific prerequisites.

Course Length: 3 days for all courses except Contemporary which can be completed in 2.5 days, and Esmeralda Tutu & Bodice which takes 5 days. Tutu Marathon schedule option is not available for Advanced Tutus.

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  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Contemporary Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Contemporary Tutu

    Course Description: These two Contemporary Tutus, designed by Claudia Folts, are made in the classical style, but with a very sculptural twist. They can be made in one of two styles: 1. The top layer is made of stretch fabric that is hooped with...
    $844.20
    $844.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Mariinsky Inspired Bell Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Mariinsky Inspired Bell Tutu

    Course Description: Learn how to craft a Mariinsky-Inspired Bell Tutu featuring longer-cut layers with a mixture of tutu net and soft tulle that gracefully flow with the dancer's movements. This lightweight tutu can have a hoop added or not. Either way, it is a...
    $844.20
    $844.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Ombre-Dyed Classical, Bell, or Romantic Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Ombre-Dyed Classical, Bell, or Romantic Tutu

    Course Description: For this course, you will attend the Dyeing to Dye Level One class before advanced tutu class, first cutting out your top one to three layer sections, depending on how many of these you want to dye. You will NOT be dyeing...
    $871.20
    $871.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Roll-Hemmed 19 Layer Faerie Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Roll-Hemmed 19 Layer Faerie Tutu

    Course Description: This iconic design by Claudia Folts is one of our most popular projects. It has been used often for faerie roles and the Dewdrop in Waltz of the Flowers. Each of the 19 rows of various tulles are cut in petal-shapes and...
    $871.20
    $871.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Spanish Style Multi Width Ruffled Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Spanish Style Multi Width Ruffled Tutu

    Course Description: Learn how to craft a classical tutu with tiered upper layers. Great for a Spanish style look, but also works well for a foamy, ocean-style (see third and fourth pictures). Top layer is organza; the rest of the tutu is tutu net. ...
    $871.20
    $871.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Wild Side Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 2: Wild Side Tutu

    Course Description: Learn how to create a striking “half-and-half” tutu using two contrasting or complementary colors of netting and fabric. Explore how to arrange the colors, balance the two halves, and combine textures to achieve a cohesive, eye-catching design. This distinctive tutu offers a...
    $871.20
    $871.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Fusion Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Fusion Tutu

    Course Description: Claudia’s special Fusion Tutu design fuses both the classical and romantic techniques. This design has a specially-made basque with a highly-quilted base of net and tulle from which the top several layers of tulle extend. It is a beautiful way of accentuating...
    $871.20
    $871.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Hand Pleated Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Hand Pleated Tutu

    Course Description: Learn how to make a tutu the old way – completely hand-pleated. You will learn several hand-pleating methods, from Russian-style, box pleated lower layers to directly knife-pleating onto the panty while simultaneously sewing, to our signature, ”Double-Hand-Pleating” technique. for the upper layers. No...
    $871.20
    $871.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Honeycomb Classical Tutu with Removable Basque and Plate NEW TECHNIQUES!

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Honeycomb Classical Tutu with Removable Basque and Plate NEW TECHNIQUES!

    Course Description: One of Claudia’s newest designs - the Honeycomb Classical Tutu, complete with a new-to-tutu-pleating fabric manipulation technique. This tutu is cut shorter and made by mixing various densities and shades of tulle with rose montees embellishments. Our design also  introduces another new...
    $898.20
    $898.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Odalisque Classical Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Odalisque Classical Tutu

    Course Description: This Odalisque Tutu is made in the signature, Tutu.com American style, but each row has an advanced graphed pattern of color-blending achieved through strategically mixing and layering different tulles with a neutral base color of net. The end result is quite magical. ...
    $898.20
    $898.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Ribbon Candy Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Ribbon Candy Tutu

    Course Description: Designed to look like traditional Christmas “Ribbon Candy,” this very-advanced tutu style takes excellent sewing technique to properly master. The special top layer is built on a highly-structured under-tutu with two hoop rows. This very-stylized design is perfect for Columbine in the first...
    $925.00
    $925.00
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Ribbon Candy Tutu, Top Layer Only

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Ribbon Candy Tutu, Top Layer Only

    Course Description: Designed to look like traditional Christmas “Ribbon Candy,” this very-advanced style takes excellent sewing technique to properly master. This course teaches how to create a top layer only, which you will attach to either a separate “over-basque” and use over another tutu,...
    $500.00
    $500.00
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Snow Queen Snowflake Classical Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Snow Queen Snowflake Classical Tutu

    Course Description: One of our newest designs, the Snow Queen Professional-Style Snowflake-Design Classical Tutu! This tutu can be made in either the Russian “Pancake” style or the European “Softly-Sloped” style. In this class, you will learn how to cut the tutu layers into the...
    $898.20
    $898.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Stylized Firebird Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Stylized Firebird Tutu

    Course Description: This beautiful Firebird tutu design by Claudia Folts is a showstopper. It is made of 21 layers of soft tulles and organzas - enhanced sparkle tulle, regular tulle and glimmer tulle. It is done in shades of red, wine, orange and fuchsia,...
    $898.20
    $898.20
  • Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Vintage French Style Tutu

    Advanced Tutu Course Level 3: Vintage French Style Tutu

    Course Description: Learn how to craft an adjustable Vintage French-Style Tutu. The rows are alternated in the way each is attached, then a removable basque is added. This allows the use of different color and style basques. A new twist to traditional techniques! Prerequisites:...
    $898.20
    $898.20

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Materials Included

Cost INCLUDES the class, the teacher, and all fabrics and notions. Your bring own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.
Course Materials Shipping

Please note, included course materials are not shipped. Your instructor will distribute them at your TutuSchool location.
Discount Code

You'll receive a 15% discount on fabrics, patterns, notions, trims, etc. you purchase the week before, during, and two weeks after TutuSchool.

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  • Browse courses and read the prerequisites.
  • See which days your desired classes are being taught on our Seminar Calendar.
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To secure your spot(s), please choose and pay for each course you are taking as soon as possible. We only hold spots once students have paid for their classes. Simply filling out a Registration / Intent Form does not secure you a spot in class. We have limited space in each course so please don't delay.

TutuSchools Director, Claudia Folts, is available to guide you through the process of preparing for seminar and ordering materials. Email Claudia@Tutu.com for assistance.

  • Classes are held at Tutu.Com 801 Pressley RD, Suite 100A , Charlotte, NC 28217 and Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte/Ayrsley, 1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273. To hold your hotel room, use this Tutu.com special reservation link.
  • Hotel reservations made by June 14, 2027 are eligible for discounted rates of $144-$165 per night. Rates include free breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
  • Charlotte is served by Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, as well as by Amtrak. Our shop is conveniently located off I-77 and I-485.
  • Seminar participants must bring their own sewing machines and sewing supplies for class. See our What to Bring Checklist.
  • If you are arriving by airplane, you may choose to ship your items in advance to the hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte/Ayrsley

1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd. 

Charlotte, NC 28273

1-704-970-5000  

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