The word "tutu" comes from the word cucu. A French rendition of the world cul-cul which means "botty-wotty" (for bottom). There is a unproven legend that the term was first used by commoners who had the lower seats in Ballet theatres and had a different angle of viewing the dancers on stage. "Tutu" refers to the area which was seen under the ballerinas' skirts.
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You can buy tutus in many different places. You can buy it on the internet on many different sites in you search "ballet tutus." You can also find it at your local ballet shop.
I'm assuming your referring to classical tutus which are the ones that stick out. One reason is so the audience can see the dancers legs. And two, I think it makes partnering easier, so when the guy lifts the girl there's not a bunch of tool and fabric in the way. Romantic tutus, which are the ones that look more like dresses are more old fashion. Hence, Romantic ballet-romantic tutu; Classical ballet-Classical tutu.
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Just tutus and your imagination.
The pink tutus is more of a stereotype. Ballet dancers hardly ever wear pink tutus in real life :)