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A famous ballet costume was designed by someone who hated comfort. Which is why dancers suffer beautifully.

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No single famous ballet costume was designed to cause suffering. Ballet costumes evolved over centuries, from heavy court dress to the lighter tutu of the 19th century, largely to show off the dancers' leg movement.

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