| When looking for a dance leotard you can be | | | | If you're looking for more support in your leotard, |
| amazed by the number of different varieties | | | | you first need to consider what style of leotard |
| available - halter neck leotards, strappy backs, bra | | | | you are looking at. For a leotard with a scoop |
| lined, cotton, Tactel... the combinations are endless! | | | | neck and thick straps, you may be able to wear |
| However it's important to choose a leotard which | | | | a bra without it being seen. A good example of a |
| you feel comfortable in so that you can perform | | | | dance bra is Capezio's clear back bra. This is a |
| to your best! | | | | double layered bra offering support, detachable |
| The first place to start is to check with your | | | | clear back strap and adjustable straps. Please |
| dance teacher, as most dance schools have a | | | | check with your dance teacher whether this is |
| uniform from Toddlers right the way through to | | | | acceptable. |
| Advanced dancers. If you are following a particular | | | | Popular dancewear brands such as Bloch and |
| regulatory body such as RAD or ISTD, it's likely | | | | Capezio have recently introduced a number of |
| that your dance teacher will stick to regulation | | | | dance leotards with support in mind, most of |
| uniform. The main advantage of having a uniform | | | | which being manufactured with a bra lining. This |
| is this creates unity within a dance class and no | | | | allows dancers to still wear halter neck dance |
| one is singled out. | | | | leotards or strappy dance leotards without losing |
| Dance leotards are available in many different | | | | confidence. |
| fabrics, and an increasing number of new fabrics | | | | A new exciting development by Capezio is the |
| are being introduced. A true favourite amongst | | | | introduction of BraTek. This is a bra liner with |
| dancers is cotton Lycra as it is soft to touch and | | | | softly moulded bra cups that are partially attached |
| unabrasive to the skin. Tactel nylon Lycra is also | | | | to the inside of the leotard. It looks great as it |
| becoming increasingly popular due to its | | | | offers a natural appearance but still allows the |
| performance qualities which include excellent | | | | freedom of movement. This is currently being |
| stretch and quick evaporation of moisture - great | | | | offered in a few styles by Capezio but is another |
| when you've been hitting the studio hard! | | | | option to dancers who want a bit more support. |
| When it comes to children's leotards, nylon Lycra | | | | There is a whole host of leotards available online, |
| is still as popular as ever. This is mainly down to it | | | | but it's worth thinking about what qualities you |
| being very hard wearing and its long lasting colour. | | | | want your leotard to have. You need to decide |
| Children love this shiny fabric too! Nylon Lycra | | | | whether bra line support or fabric choice is more |
| garments tend to have more colour choice | | | | important. Don't forget to check with your dance |
| available, with fluorescent colours also being | | | | teacher or dance school before purchasing a |
| available. Crushed velvet is still popular amongst | | | | leotard in case you need to follow a specific |
| tap and modern dancers due to its shine when | | | | uniform! |
| moving in different lights. | | | | |