similarly for me,certain tactile stimuli immediately evoke the world of dance, whether it is the leather or cloth of ballet shoes,the ribbon used to fix the shoes to the lower leg,the taffeta,or mosquitonet'fabric of a tutu,the silken fabric of dancers'tights nd even the touch of skin,which i associate with the lifting and partner work which are an integral part of a dancer's work,and all of which have been portrayed by degas