Kathleen's Tutu Atelier

06/12/2023

These costumes made their performance debuts this past weekend. Thank you, CIDE.

31/10/2023

Some plates come together easily; others take their own sweet time revealing what they want to be:

01/06/2022

Hannah was exquisite as Odette in this past weekend’s Ballet Theatre of Carmel’s Swan Lake production. . Tutu by Kathleen’s Tutu Atelier, photo by Jenny D Photography.

What a glorious set of Swan Lake performances our dancers presented this past weekend! Frank and I are so very proud of each and every one of our talented cast members - from the youngest to the most experienced. As our audiences witnessed, there was exquisite artistry displayed on stage from beginning to end!

There are so many to thank....

To our exceptional guest artists Gabriel Weiner, Alaina Hogan, Megan Thiemet, William Heide, Alek Schroeder, and Jet Terry, thanks to each of you for adding so much charisma to our production.

To our “Be A Fairy Program” cast members - it was exciting to watch you learn and experience the magic of a full-length ballet! Together with our well-seasoned Primary and Elementary level dancers, you added a very welcome dose of sweetness and charm to this production. We can’t wait to see you continue to grow!

Thank you to Board President Scott Heinemeyer, Academy Executive Director Ashley Heinemeyer, and the entire Board of Directors for your ongoing benevolent oversight. Special mention to Board Member AnneMarie Chambers for launching and leading the Sponsorship Campaign which has ensured a very welcome supporting force for all our artistic endeavors.

Thank you to our Swan Lake Sponsors Executive Financial Planning Group Raymond James®, Molly and the Magic Suitcase Kids Travel Books, Shimmy Dancewear, Focus On Studio, The Stephenson Family, The Warhurst Family, Diamond and Matthew Wittlief, The Indiana Arts Commission, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Arts Midwest.

Thank you to STAR Bank Performing Arts Center Director Isaac Spillman and his staff for their welcoming demeanor and excellent professional support of our production.

Thank you to On The Spot Productions for their performance videography and administration of our digital access platform; and to our photographers, Jenny D Photography, Christie McLaughlin Photography, and Cole TerBush, who always give so generously of their time and talent to capture such magical images of our dancers!

A particular thank you to the BTCA Parents Organization in recognition of all the work they do on behalf of our performances and productions from auditions (and often before) through pre-production, production week, and performances, until all the sets, props and costumes are put in storage. This includes the actual construction and redesigning of sets props costumes and headpieces! (Such talent among our parents and alumnae parents!!!)

Thank you to Anderson Young Ballet Theatre & Academy for generously providing certain costume pieces to complete our production wardrobe.

Thank you to our faculty members, coaches, choreographers, and executive staff for their valuable part in making BTCA the exceptional entity that it is.

And finally, to all our audience members and supporters, thank you for your dedication to our dancers, our productions, and our studio. We appreciate you!

If we have missed anyone, please accept our apologies, and our heartfelt thanks for your contributions.

SAVE THE DATE for our next productions and visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org for tickets and all the details!
ANNUAL STUDENT SHOWCASE - June 18, 5pm at Marian University Theatre
THE NUTCRACKER - December 16, 17 & 18 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center, Zionsville

📸Jenny D Photography
🩰Hannah Brazus as Odette

15/05/2022

KTA’s White Swan is brought to life! 😊

One of the most popular ballets of all time is coming to Zionsville at the end of May. “Swan Lake” will be staged by the Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy. The cast includes six high school seniors from area schools, as well as up-and-coming dancers.

15/05/2022

KTA’s Black Swan is making its debut at the end of May! Brought to life by the fabulous dancers at Ballet Theatre of Carmel under the direction of Jane and Frank Weiner.

10/04/2022

Hand-beading feathers for the Black Swan.

21/03/2022

So excited to see our Odile and Odette tutus brought to life by the beautiful dancers at BTC! 😊

Swan Lake tickets ON SALE NOW!! Visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org/swan-lake

A story of love and betrayal set to the Tchaikovsky's timeless score, with stunning costumes and captivating choreography - this will make for an afternoon or evening of ballet that you won't soon forget!

BTCA's Swan Lake is a family-friendly event with matinee and evening shows, child/senior ticket prices, an intermission, the Swans' Sweets Bakesale and Ballet Boutique, and post-show photos with the cast!

Date/Time: May 28, 2pm & 7:30pm
Location: STAR Bank Performing Arts Center, Zionsville
Tickets: ballettheatreofcarmel.org/swan-lake

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📸 Christie McLaughlin Photography

13/09/2021

Enjoy seeing these BTC dancers giving life to this tutu! 💕

Nutcracker!!!

25/08/2021

Now accepting limited bookings for YAGP and other performance costume needs. After a year off for hand/wrist/elbow surgery and rehab, we are ready to create fabulous, custom-designed and custom-fitted costumes again. Spaces are limited as only so many hours for creation are available before appropriate delivery dates for each due date. Plan ahead and reserve a booking now; we can flesh out the details when the variation is determined.

04/04/2021

Awesome! I would love to experience the sensations of moving and flying like this. It most definitely would require finding some magical dancing shoes for me, though. :D

A stunning short film starring Royal Ballet Principal dancer Marcelino Sambé, directed by Yves Callewaert.As both artists were residents of Lisbon during the...

16/07/2020

Quick peak at interesting build techniques. Seventy-five hours of work averaging $4000/tutu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96OLZm5D46k&feature=emb_share&fbclid=IwAR3lWJ4R9xXxzJc0SB6lwLLfvxtcm5wdQJMaISyW0jalHqRjtG7r43w0XeA

Step by luscious step, we take you through the remarkable art of tutu construction, from first cut to final glory.

11/07/2020

YAGP has announced their schedule for the 2021 season. https://yagp.org/

It is never too early to book to hold a spot for your custom-designed, custom-fitted costume. As there are limited booking spots, you do not need to have a specific concept in order to hold a booking spot.

15/05/2020

“We are a corps at heart”.

01/05/2020

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26/03/2020

The Atelier has been re-tooled temporarily on behalf of our young friend Tania, a newly-minted NYC surgical resident:

26/01/2020

Madeleine as ‘Violente’. M***e!

We had such fun designing and building this tutu for Madeleine. She and her mother were a dream to work with and gave me complete creative license.

04/01/2020

We interrupt this tutu-building season to welcome the first of a new generation: my grand-niece and her proud papa! Swaddling blankets are a small detour! 💕

13/12/2019

A tutu skirt is born. Some have more difficult deliveries than others. This one was quite ornery!! Haven’t a clue why, but it fought the whole process. Hopefully, taming it won’t be so difficult. 🤣

07/12/2019

Almost have these transformed into a custom creation for a lovely young ‘Violente’.

03/09/2019

Penrod is always a fun time. A wonderful chance to see the local dance studios in action.

(Center tutu by Kathleen’s Tutu Atelier).

If you're going to be at the Somerset CPAs and Advisors 53rd Annual Penrod Arts Fair® this Saturday, don't forget to visit the Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy's booth in the Children's Area, and watch for our dancers on the BKD Dance Stage at 4pm!

29/08/2019

A favorite client!!
Nutcracker jacket by Kathleen’s Tutu Atelier.

01/07/2019

Never too early to start thinking about YAGP plans. Best to reserve your booking early. It is not necessary to know the exact variation at this time. Reserve your booking and we will have plenty of time to work out the details of your custom-design and custom-fitted costume! Call, message, or e-mail us!

01/07/2019

24/05/2019

The costumes for the Australian Ballet are always among my favorites! As is the White Rabbit, always!!!!! ❤️

03/05/2019

Lilac Fairy tutu by Kathleen’s Tutu Atelier for Anna Grace Brown.

She may not be the mother of a princess, but that doesn't mean you can't treat her like a Queen!

Take your mom to the Ballet Theatre of Carmel's "The Sleeping Beauty" for a Mother's Day filled with enchanting music, stunning costumes, a magical story, and exquisite dancing. You'll be her favorite forever more!

May 11, 7:30pm, May 12, 2pm. Westfield High School Auditorium. Tickets at www.ballettheatreofcarmel.org

12/04/2019

https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/2018/11/07/ballet-competition-culture-are-we-putting-young-dancers-at-risk/?fbclid=IwAR1Q_fSC995pyt8NA08lPKJ4cMfQYzIJKnhfLbXLH8FRnY1G4-vR4Y0aSHQ

13/02/2019

Looking forward to Riley’s Odalisque performance in upcoming YAGP.

25/01/2019

So nice to see the Sugar Plum Fairy built for West Hawaii Dance Theatre a few years ago in action.

25/01/2019

I had such fun creating the male Arabian costume for West Hawaii Dance Theatre’s 2018 Nutcracker production. Fred Davis was the guest artist performing. The Nutcracker Prince’s jacket is one I built several years ago for them.

08/01/2019

Current project: Odalisque