Edgar Degas: The Dance Class

Another painting by Degas! Also it is about ballet dancers.
We are in the backstage and view in eye level point
Degas recreate the life of the dancers, their realities. We can notice the different personalities of the girls, some are quite relaxed, some are still practicing.
Degas was interested in dancers because the nature of a painter and dancer is quite similar, they need to be perfect.
In the painting, our gaze is focused on the ballet master and his wood. It shows the reality of the scene, to be a successful dancer, you must devote hours and hours of practice.