Henri Rousseau: Tales of The Tropics
IUP Dance Theater
November 2018
Costume Designer: Nancy Pipkin-Hutchinson
Cutter/Draper: Alex Hagman
Currently in production, Henri Rousseau: Tales of The Tropics is an exploration of the paintings of Rousseau through movement and dance. This production aims to re-create five paintings while utilizing a 24 person dance company. An estimated number of 81 costumes will be used during the performance.
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 A Carnival EveningTales of The Tropics opens with a ballet piece inspired by A Carnival Evening. |  A Carnival Evening - SkirtFull circle skirt, hanging out the weekend before first fittings. The waist is temporarily stitched to a wide twill. |
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 Carnival First Fitting - FrontThis fitting in particular poses a challenge. The dancer has scoliosis which creates asymmetry in the back and shoulders. The goal is to create a structured bodice which appears symmetrical.
Dancer: Kelly Bauer |  Carnival First Fittings - BackBack view. One shoulder was released and re-pinned while a dart was taken in the other.
Photo reference for pattern alterations.
Dancer: Kelly Bauer |
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 The Football PlayersThis piece will feature the entire 24 person dance company. Leotards will be constructed using knit and spandex fabrics. |  First Fitting - FrontFront view of "Football" Uniform
Made with stretch knit.
Dancer: Andi Sanders |
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 First Fitting - BackBack view of "Football" uniform.
Made with stretch knit.
Dancer: Andi Sanders |  First Fitting - Front ViewFront view of "Football" uniform.
Made with stretch spandex.
Dancer: Chris Singer |
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 First Fitting - SideSide view of "Football" uniform.
Made with stretch spandex.
Dancer: Chris Singer |  First Fitting - Back ViewBack view of "Football" uniform.
Made with stretch spandex.
Dancer: Chris Singer |
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 Woman Walking In Exotic ForestA total of nine dancers in this piece will be wearing a period-style blouse, walking skirt, and belt, all constructed as a single piece for quick change purposes. Material: Handkerchief linen. |  "Woman" Blouse Mock-UpDue to the volume of costumes involved in this production, a single sample mock-up was constructed and fit on one of the dancers. After minor adjustments, all pieces are being constructed and fit in mass. |
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 First Fitting - FrontBlouse and walking skirt constructed with handkerchief linen. Fit with one sleeve in order to test fullness and movement.
Dancer: Andi Sanders |  First Fitting - BackThe waist of the skirt was fit and pinned onto the shirt.
Purpose - marking waistline of what will become a dress. Gathering will be evenly distributed on blouse and a quick change zipper will be installed in the back.
Dancer: Andi Sanders |
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 First Fitting - SideReference image for blousing of shirt.
Dancer: Andi Sanders |
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