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The ballerina Marie Tagolioni, in the nineteenth day discarded weighty costumes and began wearing what the standard ballet uniform is today, a lightweight skirt. This change allowed the image of increased sensible prowess (Penrod Sexy Costumes 13). Marie Tagolioni also inspired the first tutu. As dance increased in athleticism more of the trunk was revealed. The hemline of the tutu grew shorter until the leg was revealed and the pelvic area was framed in a minuscule skirt (Art of Production 57).

Isadora Duncan made a great impact on dance costume today. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries she “throws off the corset, bares her limbs, and dances barefoot” (Penrod 13). Duncan began a new look, inspired by the Greeks, of tunics and scarves. This simple costume inspired a dewy form of dance costume and new ways of moving (Penrod 13). This imitation of the Greek clothing freed the naturally beautiful lines of the human beefcake and movement. This addition in costume extended the dancer’s space, and caused the costume to be made to conform to the curves and shapes of the body as much as possible (Art of Production 57).