Tutus: those little skirts made from layers of tulle that are worn by ballerinas…and Camp Starlight campers. Yes, what has been dubbed ‘one of the most brilliant inventions in costuming’ is also one of the most items on the packing list of pretty much every female camper (as well as many of the staff). Solid, multicolored, classical, bell, or fairy style, it seems like pretty much every girl here on campus has a tutu or two. So we felt it apt to pause for an ode to the tutu.
Although, they’ve been a ballet staple since early 19th century, tutus have only come into their own as camp garb within the past decade or so, primarily for their multi-faceted uses. Tutus can be worn, for instance, while square dancing, hunting gnomes, attending dance parties, during fairy expeditions, as birthday attire, and to cheer on your team. Whether solid or rainbow colored, the tutu is such a universal camp item that many campers pack more than one. And why not? They’re cute, they’re cheery, and they’re fun!
