Performer profile - Gelsey Kirkland

This is one of Gelsey Kirklands famous performances of Romeo and Juliet, I like it very much as you can see how hard work and dedication pays off. She is clearly a brilliant dancer and I find it impossible to fault her, however this may be due to my very limited experience in ballet. Gelsey has all the necessary qualities of a professional ballet dancer therefore she is very successful.  

Primary Research: Ballet Uniform

Ballet uniform is very important as it allows you to dance freely, without restriction, and reduces the chances of injury.

At Hazelwood School Of Dance, ballet grade 4, the uniform consists of a classic cotton wide strap with a gathered front leotard in pink, pink waist band, light pink ballet tights (convertibles preferred), cotton or satin soft ballet shoes (beige/pink), hair net and pins, cotton scrunchy (pink preferred).

It is important for safety reasons that no jewellery is worn (possible exceptions for wedding rings), if earrings are unable to be removed then they should be covered with a plaster/tape. Hair must be scraped back into a neat bun, covered in a bun net, pined and supported with a scrunchy.