Gold Ballet Shoes

Works deglamourised the body rebelling against theatrical traditions of magic, make-believe, illusion, the star system, and emotional manipulations. Sneakers replaced ballet pumps as performers danced in their everyday shoes. Even work boots made an appearance as popular tap, become accepted into the avant grade dance form. Modern choreographers now demand dancers cope not only with pointe work but also the many new choreographic moves, which have come subsequently. The popularity of pointe has also spread into Jazz which even though the steps