Dance Tights - Five Tips To Find The Perfect Feel

April 1, 2007 by sachinskg

Dance tights are among the most inherent symbols of the dancing industry, being worn by males and females in a variety of genres, from ballet to big commercial productions.

Costumes are inevitably among the most talked-about features of a dance production, though dance tights are often ignored in favor of the spectacular, flowing and sequined gowns and tunics.

The reality is that dance tights are among the practical aspects of a dancer’s wardrobe, providing him or her with comfort and the ease by which to perform often complicated maneuvers.

Indeed, those outside the industry fail to realize that there is a science to choosing dance tights just as there is when picking out shiny new costumes.

Here are some five pointers when it comes to selecting appropriate dance tights.

§ Genre – what type of dancing do you need them for? You will find that there are dance tights specially designed for ballet, jazz music, Irish dancing, cheerleading, ballroom dancing and other kinds of dance.

§ Effect – how conspicuous do your dance tights need to be? Most of the time, dance tights are dominated by colorful costumes. These are generally opaque colors that could match your skin or have dull gray finishes. Other times, they need to stand out, be it with sequins, patterns or with a glossy effect. You also find dance tights with a fishnet effect or spandex.

§ Gender – men and women have different requirements when it comes to dance tights so be sure to go to the correct section. Then again, there are also unisex dance tights designed to fit all shapes, sizes and genders.

§ Quality – suffering a run on your tights during a day at the office is one thing. Having it happen in front of a huge audience is quite another prospect. Therefore, do not settle for cheaper but poorer quality when it comes to performance-standard dance tights.

§ Age – they may all look the same, but some dance tights stretch longer than others. There are many styles for children, including jazz, ballet and even tap dancing.

Dance tights can be bought from a variety of vendors, including the Internet. A quick look at “dance tights” on the search engines throws up a list of websites that sell these and other dance-related products.

The website should contain articles and information about what type of dance tights are best for your purposes.

A visit to your neighborhood department store is also recommended. There, you should be able to learn more about what you need from the sales attendant.

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