Legs are often the focal point of specialized performance art and choreography, where they symbolize discipline and cultural identity.
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In ballet, movements like the développé (extending and holding the leg in the air) are used in media to showcase peak physical control and "perfection".
Representation in sports media is undergoing a significant transition from "sexualized" framing to "athletic" framing.