| There are countless items that make up dance | | | | There are also many warm-up pieces including |
| wear, but the basic gear includes leotards, shoes | | | | long sleeve tops in several hot colors. Practice |
| and dancing tights. These are the items that most | | | | wear gives them an opportunity to express their |
| dancers use in both practice and performance. | | | | individual taste and style. |
| The wear is specially designed to move with the | | | | Shows and recitals are a big part of almost every |
| dancer's body and feet, while providing support | | | | dancer's life. Children just starting dance and those |
| and stability. It is important to purchase quality | | | | who have studied for years will likely take part in |
| pieces that can withstand the rigors of dance | | | | at least one dance show each year. This is their |
| class and a long recital. Fortunately it is possible to | | | | chance to show off the skills and talents that |
| find well made dance gear at affordable prices for | | | | they have been working so hard to develop. Most |
| practice and performances. | | | | dance shows are carefully planned right down to |
| Shoes need to be fitted correctly and be | | | | the costumes and dancing tights. |
| appropriate for the dance genre. Often a dance | | | | Dance shows generally have a theme. There may |
| school or teacher will tell students exactly what | | | | be recitals that are all one genre, such as ballet or |
| kind of shoes to purchase. Most dance stores, | | | | Irish step. Other performances will mix up the |
| even those online, will have professionals who can | | | | genres, so that the costumes will be different for |
| help with fittings. Some teachers like their | | | | each number. The choice is dependent on the |
| students to practice barefoot, so they may ask | | | | character the dancer is portraying. Formal ballet |
| that they purchase footless dancing tights for | | | | requires classical outfits that fit the tone of the |
| class. Students may also be instructed to buy a | | | | music and movements. Another number may call |
| specific style of leotard. The idea is have dance | | | | for flashier leotards with shimmery dancing tights |
| wear that is comfortable and easy to move in | | | | or even fishnet tights. |
| while learning the steps. | | | | Dance gear is essential in class, practice, and |
| Most dancers also have dance gear for their | | | | performance. Most dancers will acquire numerous |
| personal practice times. These items can be in | | | | items as they study and perform through the |
| any style or colour that the individual wants. | | | | years. These items can be considered an |
| Dancers who have to wear black or pink in class | | | | investment in their art, and quality wear may last |
| may want leotards and dancing tights in one of | | | | for years. Dancers can find affordable and |
| the bright fun colours for their own practice times. | | | | well-crafted dance gear including shoes, leotards, |
| They can find gear in all kinds of colours including | | | | and dancing tights. They can even find gear and |
| neon tones. They can find leotards with various | | | | wear online that goes past the basic items, is |
| strap styles, like camisole style or crisscross. | | | | inexpensive and ships fast. |