Costume design in dance and performance serves multiple purposes, including enhancing the visual appeal of the performance, conveying information about the characters and their roles, and creating a sense of time and place.

Movement is not an element of costume design, but rather a result of the costume's design and construction.

Balance is the principle of costume design that emphasizes the overall unity and harmony of the costumes within a performance.

The costume designer is responsible for selecting the fabrics and materials used in the costumes, designing the costumes based on the choreographer's and director's vision, and overseeing the construction of the costumes.

Draping is the process of creating a costume from scratch by manipulating fabric on a dress form or model.

Surreal is not a type of costume design style.

Aesthetics is the term used to describe the overall look and feel of a costume.

The audience's expectations are not a factor to consider when designing costumes for dance and performance.

Fitting is the term used to describe the process of altering a costume to fit a specific dancer.

Performing in the dance or performance is not a responsibility of a costume designer.

Pattern making is the process of creating a costume pattern.

Weaving is not a type of costume construction technique.

Trimming is the term used to describe the process of attaching embellishments to a costume.

Buttons are not a type of costume embellishment.

Costume care is the term used to describe the process of storing and maintaining costumes.