The boys are back! 1826

It seems like the female has been stealing the spotlight from the men in our world of Ballet, but some boys are about to change that!

August Bournonville, a danish dancer with the Paris Opéra is opting for simple practical practice garments in dance. Men are no longer seen in long loose trousers, instead they are sporting knee breeches and silk hose. Because these long trousers are gone technique is of the upmost importance, any mistake can be seen, and can be corrected to make a better dancer with less faults! Also Bournonville has a slipper of his own! They are quite stylish black slippers and have a white, V-shaped vamp in the front. This V-shape gives the impression of a long pointed ballet foot, the ideal look! 

Just look at these men: