20). Although unpopular during the Baroque period, the Reforms of Noverre eventually had such a great influence in regards to choreographing ballet that we adhere to his precepts even in today's time. 21). The French Revolution that occurred between 1789 - 1799 caused a great change in ballet which led to the Romantic period. 22). The first half of the 1800s is known as the Romantic period of ballet in which the ballerina became the star of ballet and the male performer, danseur, became the supporting dancer. 23). The male role changed in other ways as well; from performer to choreographer, responsible for casting, choice of music, selection and instruction of the dancers. 24). The Romantic period was known for themes relating from a release of everyday reality, focusing on the supernatural with willis, ghosts and sylphs that floated on air. 25). During the Romantic period ballet shoes began to be reinforced with extra material and stitching to support dancing en points in order to create the illusion of height and floating on air, emphasizing the theme of fantasy. 26). The French term for dancing in points shoes is "dang my toes sure hurt!" 27). During the Romantic Era the heavy costuming of the Baroque period was replaced by a light and translucent type of material that floated with movement and enhanced the feeling of otherworldliness. 28). The ballerinas of the Romantic period wore what was known as the Romantic ballet skirt and almost 300 years later it is still known as the Romantic ballet skirt. 29). The ballets during the Romantic Era were known as "White Ballets" since the dancers skirts, also known as tutus, were made of white gauze. These ballets are still known as "White Ballets." 30). Ballet "tights were introduced in 1810" and are still worn today in ballet class and performance, although as you can imagine the material is somewhat different. 31). Five of the most famous ballerinas during the Romantic Era are Marie Taglioni, Fanny Essler, Lucile Grahn, Carlotta Grisi, and Fanny Cerrito