Description and selection of clothes for ballroom dancing
Various multi-colored outfits of couples participating in ballroom dancing competitions flashing on the screens can give the impression that there is no systematic choice of outfits, but specific shoes and hairstyles with a lot of varnish are the main ones in this business. In fact, everything is much more complicated, and dancers take the choice of outfit seriously. Read about what kinds of outfits for ballroom dancing are, as well as the nuances of their choice, read the article below.
Primary requirements
Of course, the most important, but conditional, is the following requirement: clothes for ballroom dancing should be beautiful. However, there are other requirements that are no longer conditional. They must be respected. If this does not happen, then the dancer cannot participate in international competitions. Even after performing, he may be disqualified. However, all of these requirements are not overly complex, and it is quite easy to find clothes that match them.
Sheer fabrics should not be used in the dress. Dresses should not be trimmed with beads or heavy and massive stones. The dancer should be free of jewelry.
The guy's belt should be the same color as the trousers. Wearing suede shoes is allowed. Shiny materials are not allowed for men. Do not open the collar or roll up the sleeves.
Of course, you need to remember that all the rules must be followed in the competition. During training, compliance with some of the rules can be neglected.
Species overview
There are 3 main groups of ballroom dancing outfits. Each of them has its own limitations, which we will discuss below.
Standard
In another way, they call the standard, or a suit for the European program.Women's costume should be a long and fitted dress. Light, airy fabrics of light shades are chosen for him. Gloves are required.
The shoulders are usually open. You can use fringes, various feathers, or other decorations. If the dress has a train, then a loop is sewn to it. The loop clings to the hand.
The men's suit for classes and performances consists of a tailcoat, a white shirt and a bow tie. The tailcoat can be black or any dark shade, and the butterfly is white.
For latin
Latin American dance is expressive, fast and bright, so the outfits for it differ from the more relaxed outfits for the European program. The female version of the outfit should not expose the chest, buttocks. Underwear should not be visible. The dance dress should be short and made of opaque fabric.
The men's suit includes pants and a shirt. The trousers are always dark, the shirt is usually white, but other colors are allowed. Sometimes dancers combine a suit with a bow tie or tie to match the color of the shirt.
Children
The uniform for children is special - these clothes for sports ballroom dancing have the most requirements. Dresses for girls should be monochromatic and always have a simple cut.... The skirt can be of the following length: from 10 cm to the knees and up to 10 cm below the knees. Any decoration is prohibited, but this does not apply to lace.
If there is lace, it should be the same color as the dress. The height of the heel must be up to 3.5 cm. Nylon tights and knee-highs must be worn.
Training uniform for boys - trousers that do not restrict movement, and the same T-shirt. In competition, boys wear flared black trousers, a shirt (usually white) and a tie. Shoes should be classic shoes, the sole should be a little slippery.
Materials (edit)
The amount of materials used for sewing ball gowns is large. In this regard, the modern market is convenient for both sewing masters and the dancers themselves. However, the main materials used in the manufacture of products can be distinguished.
- Supplex... It is a synthetic knitted fiber. May include lycra, nylon, elastane, microfiber, lurex. Stretches well, is lightweight.
- Butter... This is a soft jersey. It is one of the favorite materials for sewing dresses. Consists of viscose, polyester, lycra. The fabric is elastic, durable, resistant, practically does not wrinkle.
- Meryl... It is a knitted fabric that is woven using microfibers. The fabric is soft, smooth, allows air to pass through, allowing the body to breathe, absorbs moisture, but is able to evaporate it immediately.
- Guipure... It is a fabric with a lace ornament, the basis of which is a flesh-colored mesh. It is often used as a decoration for various dresses. It is a favorite fabric used to decorate ball gowns. The fabric, despite the presence of lace and mesh, is durable.
- Chiffon... Sometimes it is made from silk, sometimes from cotton. It is a light, airy, transparent fabric. It has a significant disadvantage - it breaks easily.
Satin, organza can be used as inserts. In rare cases, velvet can be used for sewing a dress.
Nuances of choice
There are several criteria to be guided by when choosing a dance form, and some nuances that need to be taken into account.
- Comfort... It is best to try on clothes before purchasing. The form should not hinder movement (you need to check whether you can freely raise your arms, bend over, perform other movements).
- The quality of the fabric. Clothing should be tight but comfortable. The fabric should stretch freely, be breathable, absorb moisture and dry quickly. The fabric must be durable. The uniform is washed almost every week, so the fabric must withstand washing: not tear or lose color or shape.
- The size... It must be selected as accurately as possible. The shape doesn't have to be big or small.
- Appearance. When choosing clothes for dancing, you need to focus on the appearance, which is also a part of success. The dress or costume must be of high quality, and also look harmonious on the dancer.
- For training it is best to choose models from fabrics, consisting mostly of cotton (up to 80%). Such items are not suitable for performances.
- Price... This is the very rare case when spending on an expensive form (especially for training) is unnecessary. Oftentimes, good models can be purchased at an affordable price from an online store.
