Swimsuit for dancing

Dancing requires clothing that provides the greatest opportunity for movement, both acrobatic and slow and fluid.

The costume should not interfere with the performance of dance steps, but, on the contrary, should provide additional support to the dancer. The most convenient and comfortable type of clothing for dance classes and training processes is a dance leotard.

What is the difference between a gymnastic leotard and a dance one?

The swimwear for gymnastics is a regular training leotard, and the swimwear for dance classes is categorized according to the type of dance:

• ballet;
• ballroom dancing;
• classic;
• dances of the peoples of the world;
• on ice.

Clothes for ballet and choreography are more often the traditional gymnastic swimwear for training. It can have long sleeves, graceful shoulder straps, a semicircular neckline on the back or a high neckline, with or without a skirt.

There are two types of clothing for ballroom dancing - swimwear for training sessions and swimwear for performances. The leotard can have long or ¾ sleeves. Also, leotards for ballroom dancing can have a closed or open throat, wide straps.

Costumes for performances are often sewn in flashy colors, they are embroidered with rhinestones, painted with acrylics, decorated with feathers and original patterns.

Leotards for world dances in appearance resemble the national costumes of different countries, but they fulfill all the tasks of sports swimwear.

Swimwear for ice dancing is more often made from materials that can retain body heat so that dancers can comfortably train and perform on skates.Costumes for demonstration performances are decorated with machine embroidery with intricate patterns, rhinestones, painting on fabric, and shiny threads.

In ballet choreography, calm monophonic leotards are preferred - white, beige, black. Leotards for ballroom and ice dancing often have rich colors - pink, yellow, turquoise, purple, blue. Leotards for the performance of dances of the peoples of the world have their own, characteristic for a given nation, colors and decorative elements.

Usually, the color scheme of the costume is chosen according to the contrast with the type of the dancer, as well as with the accessories used in the dance. Color can also reflect the feelings and emotional coloring that the dance itself shows. Do not forget about the visual perception of color and pattern on the figure. Lighter colors often make the shape bigger, while dark colors make the dancer look slimmer. Horizontal lines can expand and divide the body, while vertical lines can lengthen.

When approaching the selection of a leotard for dance classes, it is necessary to take into account the most basic points: the composition of the fabric, the size and design of the swimsuit.

When choosing, be sure to try stretching your swimsuit. It should quickly return to its original shape and there should be no stretching or swelling on it. The fibers of high-quality swimwear fabrics have great elasticity, which allows them not to be ironed after washing and the product retains its appearance for a long time.

Any kind of dance is associated with great stress on the body. During daily workouts and rehearsals, dancers often sweat, so it is not advisable to buy leotards from only cotton fabrics. A pure cotton swimsuit will completely absorb moisture, but immediately stick to the body, become heavy and uncomfortable.

Fabrics containing synthetics wick moisture away from the body well, and the skin breathes. Therefore, try to choose a cotton product with the addition of synthetics, such as elastane. But swimsuits for demonstration performances can be chosen with a high content of elastane and lycra, as they fit the figure better.

Also on the market of dance leotards are products made of supplex with a small amount of lycra. Such fabric stretches well along and across, does not deform, does not retain moisture and retains its color for a long time.

Leotards for ice dancing are sewn from thermal fabrics. This fabric absorbs sweat well and dries quickly. When air is circulated from the body, all moisture is removed through the suit, which allows the athlete to be dry and not cold. The thermal fabric fits the body tightly, which creates excellent compression of the muscles (pressure on the muscles improves blood circulation, which allows them to stay tired longer).

All dance leotards are dimensioned. All people have their own constitutional characteristics and this is important to consider when choosing a swimsuit. The task of a swimsuit is to emphasize the figure and hide flaws. It is also recommended that you try on your swimwear before purchasing. If the bathing suit sags on the body, it will interfere with the dancer all the time.

The most suitable option - if the suit is comfortable, it should not bulge or sag. The edge of the bathing suit should not cut into the skin, the straps should hold well, not fall off, but also not dig into the shoulders. It is also necessary to pay attention to all lines and seams. In a quality swimsuit, they will be straight, neat and without protruding threads. A dance leotard should fit the figure like a glove and fit it everywhere. Then the dancer will clearly see in the mirror how correctly he performs the exercises and feel his movements.

The design of a dance leotard can be absolutely anything: bright, shiny colors, rhinestones, sequins, embroidery, painting on fabric. All these subtleties depend on the personal desire of the dancer or on the theme of his performance and stage image.

Here are some examples of dance leotards.

The photo below shows various models of leotards for ballet and ballroom dancing. With a skirt, with thin and double straps, with short and sleeves ¾. These swimwear models are well suited for daily workouts.

For performances in artistic gymnastics, there are also many beautiful models of swimsuits that are comfortable and beautiful.

Figure skating swimwear looks very graceful, feminine and sophisticated.

When choosing a leotard for dancing, do not try to economize too much. Beautiful and high-quality swimwear for dancing, purchased in specialized, specialized stores, will cost a little more than from mass brands. But such swimsuit models will be more comfortable to use and will not lose their qualities for a long time. A high-quality suit provides self-confidence and allows you to perform the entire sports program to the maximum and earn the highest awards.