The 19th century saw the height of the Industrial Revolution. Society saw significant change, and so did ballet. At the beginning of the century, there were no pointe shoes, tutus, or any of the major leaps, spins, partnering, that are now the staples of classical ballet training. There were also very few - if any - female ballet dancers. By the end of the century ballet had evolved dramatically into what we see on stage today. Most of the ballets in what we now call the Canon were created during this time. Below are some of the most famous choreographers who set the stage for what we think of as classical ballet in its purest form, and the ballets that made their names.