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Rosalia Reimagines Balletcore on the Road to Madison Square Garden
On a bustling New York street, Rosalía emerged in a custom ballet‑inspired ensemble that turned the sidewalks into a runway. The Spanish singer’s look—a caramel latex bodice, plunging neckline, black lace bra, baby‑blue bow, low‑waist belts, cream tutu, inky platform heels and a wet‑look, crimped‑wave hairstyle—was designed by London‑based Yasmina Atta, who has collaborated with the artist on previous pieces.
The LUX Tour, which opened with two sold‑out shows at Madison Square Garden on June 10, is a five‑act spectacle that fuses music, dance and fashion. Rosalía’s stage wardrobe features tutus, bodysuits and tulle, and she has even performed en pointe during one of the tour’s songs. According to the artist’s official website, the North American leg will showcase a suite of custom looks created in partnership with Jonathan Anderson of Dior.
Balletcore has become a recurring trend in pop music, and Rosalía pushes the style toward a grungier aesthetic. In the music video for her single “stupid song,” Olivia Rodrigo walks through New York surrounded by ballerinas in pointe shoes and pink tutus, while a few weeks earlier, rising pop star Adéla opened for Demi Lovato and used a single ballet barre as her set, cycling through battements and pliés.
Yasmina Atta’s design for Rosalía’s pre‑show outfit was described as a “sexy twist on the ballerina’s uniform.” The caramel latex bodice and plunging neckline were layered over a black lace bra with a baby‑blue bow. A low drop waist was accented by a stack of belts—one white, one studded with silver pyramids—before the ensemble transitioned into a pointy, pleated cream tutu. The look was completed with inky platform heels and a wet‑look hairstyle featuring messy, crimped waves.
The collaboration with Dior is expected to deepen the tour’s visual narrative. A Vogue article notes that the artist will wear an angel‑wing‑style organza feathered cape among other Dior‑crafted pieces. The LUX Tour’s 25‑song setlist mixes ballet and other dance styles, reinforcing Rosalía’s reputation for blending classical and contemporary influences.
Rosalía’s embrace of balletcore aligns with a broader movement among pop artists to incorporate classical dance elements into mainstream performances. The tour’s high‑profile venues—Madison Square Garden, The Kia Forum, Kaseya Center and others—provide a platform for the artist to showcase her innovative fusion of music, dance and fashion. The tour’s success, reflected in sold‑out shows and media coverage, underscores the continued relevance of balletcore in contemporary pop culture.
As the North American leg progresses, fans can expect further Dior collaborations, continued use of tutus and pointe work, and a sustained emphasis on the intersection of dance and high fashion. The tour’s schedule, available through Rosalía’s official site and ticketing partners, indicates that the artist will maintain the ballet‑inspired aesthetic throughout the remainder of the tour.
The LUX Tour, which opened with two sold‑out shows at Madison Square Garden on June 10, is a five‑act spectacle that fuses music, dance and fashion. Rosalía’s stage wardrobe features tutus, bodysuits and tulle, and she has even performed en pointe during one of the tour’s songs. According to the artist’s official website, the North American leg will showcase a suite of custom looks created in partnership with Jonathan Anderson of Dior.
Balletcore has become a recurring trend in pop music, and Rosalía pushes the style toward a grungier aesthetic. In the music video for her single “stupid song,” Olivia Rodrigo walks through New York surrounded by ballerinas in pointe shoes and pink tutus, while a few weeks earlier, rising pop star Adéla opened for Demi Lovato and used a single ballet barre as her set, cycling through battements and pliés.
Yasmina Atta’s design for Rosalía’s pre‑show outfit was described as a “sexy twist on the ballerina’s uniform.” The caramel latex bodice and plunging neckline were layered over a black lace bra with a baby‑blue bow. A low drop waist was accented by a stack of belts—one white, one studded with silver pyramids—before the ensemble transitioned into a pointy, pleated cream tutu. The look was completed with inky platform heels and a wet‑look hairstyle featuring messy, crimped waves.
The collaboration with Dior is expected to deepen the tour’s visual narrative. A Vogue article notes that the artist will wear an angel‑wing‑style organza feathered cape among other Dior‑crafted pieces. The LUX Tour’s 25‑song setlist mixes ballet and other dance styles, reinforcing Rosalía’s reputation for blending classical and contemporary influences.
Rosalía’s embrace of balletcore aligns with a broader movement among pop artists to incorporate classical dance elements into mainstream performances. The tour’s high‑profile venues—Madison Square Garden, The Kia Forum, Kaseya Center and others—provide a platform for the artist to showcase her innovative fusion of music, dance and fashion. The tour’s success, reflected in sold‑out shows and media coverage, underscores the continued relevance of balletcore in contemporary pop culture.
As the North American leg progresses, fans can expect further Dior collaborations, continued use of tutus and pointe work, and a sustained emphasis on the intersection of dance and high fashion. The tour’s schedule, available through Rosalía’s official site and ticketing partners, indicates that the artist will maintain the ballet‑inspired aesthetic throughout the remainder of the tour.
