| g, lithe body is ideal for a dancer but everyone is | | | | your entire upper body. Also, for a flattering ballet |
| not blessed to have one naturally. For those who | | | | line on your back, wear a low v back - this should |
| need a little help in that area, certain items of | | | | be several inches lower than the front of your |
| dancewear can be worn to project a more | | | | leotard. |
| streamlined image to flow with fluid dance | | | | Arms |
| movements. From the cut of a leotard to the | | | | It is wise not to wear tank or short sleeve ballet |
| arch of a ballet shoe, note the following points to | | | | leotards because they may shorten your arms. |
| look and perform your best. | | | | Wear a camisole leotard to elongate and flatter |
| Head | | | | your arms. Long sleeved leotards will do the same |
| To create a longer line for your head and neck | | | | thing and can make your arms appear thinner. |
| you should wear a high bun. It does not need to | | | | Arms are very important in ballet, therefore it is |
| be on the top of your head, but it should be a | | | | essential to do everything you can to make them |
| little higher than the back, center portion of your | | | | look good. |
| head. You should use bobby pins, gel, and hair | | | | Color |
| spray to keep your hair in place and out of your | | | | As everyone knows, black is by far the most |
| face. You may also want to use a hairnet that | | | | flattering color to put on your body. Other dark |
| matches the color of your hair to keep all of the | | | | colors may be flattering as well, depending on |
| fly-a-ways in place. | | | | your skin tone. If you want to wear a color, but |
| Neck,Shoulders and Back | | | | are unsure of what color would look good on you, |
| Your leotard, or the bodice of your tutu, should | | | | mid to dark shades of blue are usually very nice |
| have a low v-neckline to make your neck look | | | | looking on everyone. |
| longer. It should also open up wide to the ends of | | | | Stay tuned for part two of this article: Use |
| your shoulders to open up the chest area. | | | | Dancewear to Enhance and Elongate Your Lower |
| Leotards and tutu bodices with these features will | | | | Body. |
| help to make a more graceful appearance for | | | | |