How to Dress Dancers: Costuming Techniques for Dance

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Focusing on costuming for dancers, the book features over 400 line drawings that guide readers in creating costumes from sketches rather than traditional patterns. It offers detailed instructions for crafting various garments, including classical and romantic tutus, bodices, blouses, and costumes for men, as well as tights, leotards, and skirts. Additionally, it provides designs for character, national, and period costumes, along with directions for making headdresses, props, decorations, and ornaments.