Marie Sallé

Marie Sallé (1707–1756) is a French dancer and choreographer known for her expressive, dramatic performances rather than a series of "leaps and frolics" typical of ballet of her time.

As a choreographer, she integrates music, costumes, and dance styles of her ballets with their themes, thereby anticipating the reforms made by choreographer Jean-Georges Noverre in the late 18th century.

She argues that costumes should reflect and represent the character, a novel idea at this time.

She changes the costume from heavy long dress to muslin flowing material, which causes shock and delight.

She often performs without a skirt or bodice, rebelling against the traditional costume of the time.

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