Ballet

Proper dance attire for ballet includes a leotard, wrap-around ballet skirt, tights and ballet slippers. Dance Attire For TapLeotards can be long-sleeved, short-sleeved or sleeveless and come in a range of colours, (most commonly pink and black), depending upon the requirements of the ballet class dress code. Dancewear should fit properly; tights and leotards should be tight fitting, but comfortable, and not be loose or baggy.

Jazz

Although often allowing for more freedom in colour choices and styles, Jazz dance essentials generally consist of a leotard with tights or form-fitting top with jazz pants, and comfortable, soft leather dance shoes. Jazz pants are often black, form fitting at the top and slightly flared at the bottom.

Dance Bag & Accessories

For practical purposes, having a bag to carry your dance items is essential for keeping the items organized, but can also add an element of fun to the dance experience. Dancers love to show off that they dance and there are so many fun ways to do this. The dance bag can be embellished with charms, embroidered with the name of the dance studio or the dancer’s name etc. Hair clips, key chains, travel mugs, jewelry, and so many other items can also provide you with a keepsake to show the world that you love to dance!

Tip: If you are just starting out with dance it might be a good idea to opt for inexpensive or even second-hand dancewear. Because the dancewear is generally tight-fitting, children grow out of it very quickly, which means you can find second-hand items in excellent condition, with very little wear.