When I went to Paris two years ago, I finally saw this Degas bronze.

He made many little models of dancers in various positions, but this pose is the sweetest.  I love that she really is dressed!

This one's a bit fuzzy, but there's my wonderful fellow traveler, too.

I read that another version of this dancer (because it is cast bronze, there are more than one) had wool hair.  Not sure I would like that.  The bow is enough realness for me.

 This next picture practically moves me to tears; it's just so damn pretty.

Such strength in her face and her stance!

Glorious.  Thank you, Degas!