| Whether your child is taking dance lessons for the first | | | | If your child's dance teacher would like her to wear a |
| time or is a seasoned pro, find advice on dance | | | | skirt or tutu over her leotard, you have a variety of |
| fashions in this article. Normal 0 | | | | choices from frilly to simple and from sequins to |
| Dancing is a popular past time and exercise activity for | | | | flowers, you can find tutus and dance skirts at your |
| little girls (and big girls!). Of course, adults and some | | | | local dance supply store. Little Adventures also has a |
| little boys dance as well, but in this article, we will be | | | | line of tutus in pink, green, and lavender to match the |
| discussing the latest trends in dance fashions for the | | | | above leotards. Each tutu comes with a white sequin |
| young child, and teach you what to get your little girl for | | | | waist and a pretty flower in the middle of the tutu. If |
| her first dance lesson or what to send your older child | | | | your little girl likes to twirl, you could indulge her with |
| to dance wearing for the more experienced girls. | | | | matching wrist scarves for pretend play or for her |
| The staple items for your little dancer is a leotard. | | | | dance recital. There are also fun and frilly tutus else |
| You will want to ask her teacher what color leotard | | | | where, so just ask your child's teacher what color and |
| she likes her students to wear. Generally, you will | | | | style she would like. Often teachers like all the girls to |
| have your child wear a pink leotard. You can choose | | | | dress exactly the same, so that none feel "different" |
| whether to get her long sleeve, short sleeve, or a tank | | | | or out of style. However, every teacher is different. |
| leotard. Many teacher's prefer the tank version | | | | Many teachers also sell dance clothes from their |
| because it allows students and spectators to see the | | | | studios. |
| lines, muscles, and movements of the arms, making | | | | To complete the look, the dance slippers. If you got a |
| them look more beautiful when dancing ballet. You | | | | pink, black, or white leotard, you can get matching |
| may want to choose a long sleeve leotard for your | | | | dance shoes to match. If your child is taking tap |
| daughter if she is taking lessons in the winter. If you | | | | lessons, you can find those at Payless Shoes as well |
| are on a budget, try finding these at your local thrift | | | | as. You can new get dance slippers for around $15 |
| store or kids consignment store. Little Adventures | | | | and Tap shoes for around $20. If you would like to |
| has a line of girl's leotards in pink, white, and lavender in | | | | save some money, try your local craigslist or ebay for |
| velvet and spandex that are all machine washable and | | | | gently used shoes. Of course, top it off with a beautiful |
| come in 4 different sizes from 2T-10. | | | | bun, or headband to keep her hair out of her face |
| There are special tights that dancers wear. They | | | | while she is dancing, singing and bouncing. A great |
| shimmer and make the leg look beautiful. The tights | | | | new fashion for hair is the Knot Head which will keep |
| are somewhat prices, but they should last a long time | | | | even shorter styles tightly in a bun and won't hurt or |
| if you have your little girl take them off right after | | | | pull out your child's hair. Dancing is so much fun! |
| dance and don't let her walk barefoot in them so the | | | | Make sure she is the cutest in the class by following |
| sole of the tight stays clean and doesn't turn black. | | | | these few simple dance fashion tips! |
