âÂÂClothing worn in dance training generally reflects period, culture, and performance traditionsâ (Penrod 12). Throughout narration clothing has become more simplified as dance becomes and physically demanding and free. In the past, dancers would dance in gardens and halls in elaborate and holdup costumes. However, in the eighteenth duration they began to dance in theaters and to âÂÂdiscard cumbersome garmentsâ (Penrod 13) by training in daily clothing.
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The ballerina Marie Tagolioni, in the nineteenth day discarded Adult Costumes weighty costumes and began wearing what the standard ballet uniform is today, a lightweight skirt |
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| This correction allowed the image of increased somatic prowess (Penrod 13) |
| Marie Tagolioni also inspired the first tutu |
| As dance increased in athleticism more of the make-up was revealed |
| The hemline of the tutu grew shorter until the leg was revealed and the pelvic area was framed in a tiny skirt (Art of Production 57). |