I urge everyone to examine and play with archetypal circus styles in non-conventional ways. This way - there will exist an underlying vibration of "alternative performance entity" without being atypical.
I think we already do a decent job of this anyway - but you know...for the sake of the blog and keeping things together and organized I thought it would be a good idea to post about this one.
Some traditional circus elements include ruffles, high contrast color, and stripes. I don't know why - but stripes do have a way of flattering the body when used properly - a short person can come out taller, a thicker build thinner, if stripes are appropriated in the correct manner. Definitely a dancer's best friend when trying to achieve interesting shapes and illusions with the body's form.
Ruffles on the other hand, accentuate line and give depth. Around the neck, a ruffle can draw attention to the collarbone or cleavage, at the ankle, it can create more movement and flow while the leg is in motion.
In an attempt at "costumizing" or exaggerating this classic style - I propose we include these elements when we can!
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