Thanks to all for your encouragement, and to Threads Magazine for the recognition! I had fun making this dance dress and was pleasantly shocked to be designated as the winner of this challenge. I hope to donate the fabric prize to our local ballet school.

Hi CODMissbarb, thanks for the kudos! I don't currently have a good photo of the front of the bodice of this piece...I am considering ordering more shots from the photographer but they are pricey. One fantastic resource for we fellow ballet costumiers is on the Ballet Talk for Dancers website. There you will find a forum called the 'Pro Shop'. There is a wealth of information on everything from tacking tutus to running a costume shop. Most members are from pre-pro/regional companies, but there are a couple of big company pros, too.

Hi seamster! I don't know whether it is your computer or not. In ballet terms the position is called 'attitude effacée derrière, sur la pointe'. In other words, the dancer is standing on her left leg while en pointe, her right leg is lifted behind her, bent at the knee.