| The term dance leotard refers to an essential piece of | | | | on where technique could be improved. This close |
| dancewear used for many styles of dance including | | | | analysis is almost impossible when the dancer wears |
| ballet and jazz. They're available in a range of different | | | | heavy or baggy clothing which hides many of the |
| styles such as camisole, polo neck, and tank, and have | | | | intricacies of their movement. |
| been used by dancers around the world for many | | | | Dance leotards are also relatively inexpensive. They're |
| years. | | | | manufactured form Nylon Lycra and Cotton Lycra |
| To appreciate what has made the dance leotard so | | | | which have the formfitting qualities required by the |
| popular, we need to look back to its origins which can | | | | dancer but are also relatively cheap. The thermal and |
| be found in the 1800s. This is when the famous French | | | | breathable qualities of these fabrics also allow the |
| acrobatic performer Jules Léotard who lived from | | | | dance leotard to keep the dancer's muscles warm |
| 1842 - 1870 created the garment which he called his | | | | without the need for additional heavy clothing. Both |
| maillot. However, it wasn't until a few years after his | | | | fabrics are available in an array of different colours |
| death that his name was used to refer to the skin tight | | | | though the main difference is that Cotton Lycra has a |
| garment now known as the leotard. Since then, the | | | | matted finish whereas the finish on Nylon Lycra is |
| garment has influenced the design of bathing suits, | | | | slightly glossy. |
| dance costumes, gym outfits and even street wear | | | | If you're looking to buy a dance leotard then you |
| inspired by the disco-craze of the 1970s. | | | | should take a look in the Yellow Pages or online. Here, |
| The main reason that dance leotards are so well | | | | you're more than likely to find a range of dance shops |
| suited to the dancer is because of their design. They | | | | not too far from your home. If you're buying a dance |
| have a very snug fitting which allows the garment to | | | | leotard for the first time, then you may choose to |
| remain close to the dancer's body to accentuate their | | | | purchase from such a shop as you can try on a |
| physique. In turn, this allows the dance teacher and | | | | selection of leotards and choose your favourite one! |
| audience to clearly see the placement of the dancer's | | | | If you know which leotard you want, and you want to |
| body and fully appreciate their skill and performance. | | | | find the best possible price, there're many specialist |
| This formfitting quality is particularly important for | | | | dancewear retailers online. These retailers offer a |
| dance styles such as ballet which require a great deal | | | | wide range of dancewear from leading dance brands |
| of technical expertise. | | | | such as Capezio, Bloch and Roch Valley at very |
| Another style of dance which takes advantage of the | | | | competitive prices. Brands such as these have been |
| formfitting qualities of the dance leotard is jazz dancing. | | | | manufacturing high quality dance leotards for a good |
| This style of dance often has a more relaxed | | | | many years for dancers of all abilities. Remember to |
| approach to dancewear, but the dance leotard is | | | | ensure that the website you choose to buy from has |
| nonetheless considered very appropriate, particularly | | | | a secure payment process and simple exchange |
| for students. This is because its formfitting qualities | | | | policy in case you need to exchange your dance |
| allow the teacher and the student to closely analyse | | | | leotard for a different size. |
| the technical development of the dancer and advise | | | | |
