Before i do that i wanted to get more of a idea of how they are constructed and the differences between a ballet sleeve and one created for theatre. i also want to get some inspiration on sleeves that i can then go on to make.
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| http://balletnews.co.uk/cupcakes-conversation-with-natalia-kremen-artist-english-national-ballet/dsc_5608-copy-2/ |
Ballet dancers have a full range of movements and need to have this throughout the performance. The sleeve needs to allow for that and give ease to the dancer without looking too big and baggy.
This is done by making the sleeve head lower than normal sleeves for theatre and make it wider. This allows for more fabric to create movement for the dancers.
The sleeves are lower and wider!
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The armhole is higher in the garment than normal stage costume so there is not excess fabric floating around restricting the dancer.
By doing these things it allows more ease for the dancer.
Inserting the sleeve can be tricky due to the amount of fabric so it needs to be eased in carefully so not to pleat.
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| http://www.kievglam.com/culture/tchaikovskys-first-swan-lake-ballet-the-most-beloved-ballet-of-all-time |
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| http://balletnews.co.uk/cupcakes-conversation-with-maria-kochetkova-principal-san-francisco-ballet/ |
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