The 1600s brought the beginning of professional ballet companies. The Acadamie Royale de Musique is one such company, and it still exists today. The style and presentation of ballet on stage has changed dramatically. Before, ballet audiences saw the performers from all angles. Choreography, however, changed this and began to focus on one aspect of dancers. In the 19th century, ballet was also made more acceptable for female dancers. Marie Ann Cupis de Carmago raised their hemlines in order to better show their footwork. Marie Salle, Marie Ann Cupis de Carmago's successor, emphasized athleticism, and took the ballet shoes off of the feet.
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