The new classics: past inspired, fashion forward styles.Need fashion inspiration? Try a rewind. We searched through past issues of Dance Magazine for examples of classic styles. With a few subtle updates we've transformed eight vintage looks into modern masterpieces. White, black, and pink are the cornerstones of color in dance fashion for a reason--they're timeless. But don't mistake them for boring. Pair a versatile piece with a trendy accessory for a fresh but chic outfit. You'll never go wrong with a classic look. So get ready to go retro. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] INSPIRATION: Natalia Makarova rehearsing Giselle (1972). CLASSIC LOOK: Black V-neck leotard and rehearsal tutu tutu coriariaarborea. . TO UPDATE: Choose a leotard with a plunging backline backline the upper outline of the body's silhouette viewed from the side. and opt for a tutu made of soft tulle Tulle (t  l, Fr. tül), town (1990 pop. 18,685), capital of Corrèze dept., S central France. Firearms and other goods are made there. Tulle was built around a 7th-century monastery. and chiffon chiffon (shĭfŏn`), plain-weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber; it is made of fine, highly twisted, strong yarn. .
INSPIRATION: Leslie Browne in Turning Point (1977). Gelsey Kirkland rehearsing Coppelia (1976). CLASSIC LOOK: Simple wrap sweater and plain pink skirt. TO UPDATE: Try a leotard with velvet accents or two-toned skirt. INSPIRATION: Martha Graham dancer Mary Hinkson (1961). CLASSIC LOOK: A scoop neck leotard and form-fitting long skirt. TO UPDATE: Partner a pinch leotard with a shorter, free-flowing skirt. INSPIRATION: Veronika Mlakar of the Chicago Opera Ballet (1959). CLASSIC LOOK: White leotard and alignment belt. TO UPDATE: A hot pink belt Contrasts with the white leotard and adds flair. INSPIRATION: A Luigi dancer in jazz class (1964). CLASSIC LOOK: Mock turtleneck with simple belt and white sneakers. TO UPDATE: Throw a sequin se·quin n. 1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle. 2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino. tr.v. belt over a shiny keyhole leotard and pair with a heeled jazz shoe. INSPIRATION: John Kriza and Iona McKenzie rehearsing at a choreographer's workshop (1949). CLASSIC LOOK: White T-shirt and briefs over fishnets. TO UPDATE: Keep the fishnets but pair a sporty tank with boy shorts. INSPIRATION: Broadway dancer Lee Becker (1957). CLASSIC LOOK: A basic black camisole camisole /cam·i·sole/ (kam´i-sol) [Fr.] straitjacket; a jacketlike device for restraining the limbs, particularly the arms, of a violently disturbed patient. and wide-legged pants. TO UPDATE: Try a camisole with interesting back detail, cropped gaucho gaucho (gou`chō), cowboy of the Argentine and Uruguayan pampas (grasslands). The typical gaucho, a familiar figure in the 18th and 19th cent., was a daring, skillful horseman and plainsman. pants, and a headband. Modeled by DEVON TEUSCHER, CHRISTINE SHEVCHENKO, and MARY MILLS THOMAS of American Ballet Theatre's Studio Company. Photography by ERIN BAIANO Hair & Makeup by DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. TIBOLLA Photography by ERIN BAIANO Hair & Makeup by DAVID TIBOLLA |
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