We're on the lookout for the next Official TUTU.COM Models!

Are you a professional or pre-professional dancer ready to make our tutus shine? This is your chance to step into the spotlight and become the face of TUTU.COM! 

Official Rules

Our Model Search 2025 Professional and Pre-Professional Division Winners will become Official Tutu.com Models, and each participate in photoshoots with award-winning ballet photographer, Andrew Bowen, in Greensboro, NC! Our Winners receive a Tutu.com Classical Tutu base, in their choice of style and color. Follow the Model Search on Facebook & Instagram @tutu.comofficial.

Eligibility:

Professional entrants must be at Andrew Bowen Studios in Greensboro, NC no later than July 31, 2025 for their first year Tutu.com Model & Creative Retreat 2-day photoshoot & by July 31, 2026 for their second year 2-day shoot - a prize value of $5,800! 

Pre-Professional entrants must be a female 14 years or older by January 17th, 2025 and be proficient in dancing en pointe. Our Pre-Professional Model Search winner must be in Greensboro, NC no later than July 31, 2025 for their Tutu.com Model & Creative Retreat 2-day photoshoot at Andrew Bowen Studios - a prize value of $2900! You must have your parent's permission to enter if under age 18. Entrants’ social media profile(s) must be public. 

All entrants must follow @tutu.comofficial and @abowenstudios on Instagram.

Entry Instructions:

To enter the Tutu.com Model Search, share a video clip of yourself dancing en pointe — either from a studio rehearsal or a stage performance — on your Instagram. Use the following caption and tags:

"Check out my Tutu.com Model Search Entry Video! Visit Tutu.com to learn more. #tutucom #abowenstudios #modelsearch2025"

Then, complete the Tutu.com Model Search Entry Form below and upload the following:

• A headshot photo
• Two ballet en pointe center or action shots in either ballet class attire or a costume. Audition or performance photos are perfect. (Photos do not need to be professionally taken.)

Be sure to include the URL of your Instagram video post into the designated field on the form.

Important:

• Your social media profiles may be considered during the winner selection process.
• Be sure to follow @tutu.comofficial and @abowenstudios on Instagram (required).

You will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours of your submission if it meets the entry requirements.

Details:

Search runs 1/17/25 through 1/30/25. Select Entrants will be featured on Tutu.com Social Media during the contest. Chosen dancers will be announced on 2/10/25. Our 2025 Professional & Pre-Professional Models will be chosen by Tutu.com. 

We will contact models by phone to verify eligibility and finalize arrangements. If we do not receive a response within 36 hours, a new model may be chosen. If a chosen model is not able to make her scheduled photoshoot, she forfeits her title, prize and photoshoot opportunity to a preselected alternate.

Models are responsible for travel expenses. Lodging options for the night before and of the photoshoot will be provided if desired. 

Images from our Model's Photoshoot with Andrew Bowen Studios will be featured on Tutu.com website, social media and marketing campaigns/pieces as well as on our sponsor, Andrew Bowen Studios, website and social media channels. 

Entry Form: 

Available on 1-17-25