- Professional dancers of both genders emerged. Their innovations in developing ballet separated it into a singular art form.
- Different styles of ballet were developed (opera-ballet, ballet pantomime, ballet d’action) - Female dancers changed the game and norms of performing ballet
Francoise Prevost – Showed a glimpse of the dramatic direction French ballet would later take. TEACHER OF MARIE COMARGO AND MARIE SALLE
Marie Comargo – quick, intricate footwork. Shortened her skirt to see her feet and wore slippers
Marie Salle – Wore a simple, draped dress and her hair down
Opera-Ballet – extension and development; social dance forms
Ballet Pantomime – Storytelling through gesture