Gender Stereotypes And Masks In Ballet

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Did you know that in 1672 all parts in ballet were performed by male dancers in wigs and masks to make them look like female so they could play both roles? Very few women were allowed to perform because the males thought they weren’t good enough now, most men have lost interest in ballet and it’s mostly girls performing.

Point shoes are the main part of the ballerinas outfit. Female ballerinas wear knee length tutus to show of points and curves. They also wear leotards, and usually have their hair up in a bun. Male ballerinas usually wear tights and a t-shirt. When ballet first started the girls wore big poofy ball gowns that were very hard to move in. they also wore heels.

Ballet is a very elegant and graceful dance. Two of

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