I have used the visual codes of charcoal drawing to highlight the beauty of the dancers whilst also commenting on the rigid expectations of the dance world around the body and the required proportions to be an admired dancer. The black and white of the charcoal removes the emotion and identity of the dancer and allows the movement to be the main focus. The use of the tape measure unifies the works and draws the audience in to consider that the dancer's performance is the expression of intense sacrifice.