| Most can agree that ballet is a beautiful variety of | | | | wear their ballet slippers to dance in. However, En |
| dance, but it is also a delicate art form. The | | | | Pointe classes require a dancer to own and wear |
| performers are often times telling a story with their | | | | point shoes. It takes a lot of practice and breaking in |
| movement, and the costumes, or clothing they wear | | | | to get used to point shoes. Performers often will go |
| play an integral part in the unfolding of the story. | | | | through a period of time where their toes are |
| During practice, the ballet dance wear is usually less | | | | extremely blistered and sore from learning to dance |
| delicate and more practical, however, during recitals, | | | | on point. |
| and performances, dancers can go on stage in | | | | When it comes to recitals and performances the |
| anything from an all black body suit, to very | | | | possibilities are endless and it truly depends on the |
| complicated skirts, tops, and leggings! The type of | | | | story being told. It's common to see a flowing or |
| dance known as En Pointe, is unique to ballet and has | | | | exaggerated skirt on women because it helps to |
| very specific shoes that resemble classic ballet | | | | signify their feminine qualities, and can often give the |
| slippers until you see the toe. There it is flattened | | | | illusion of flying. Costuming is important because ballet |
| and very sturdy so that a dancer can stand literally | | | | is a very movement oriented dance, and the clothing |
| on their tip toes. Dance wear has certainly come a | | | | has to be conducive to running, jumping, and it just |
| long way and there are several varieties offered to | | | | needs to be flexible. |
| fit any needs. | | | | The vast array of ballet dance wear is available all |
| Rehearsal or practice for ballet doesn't usually require | | | | over the world and on the internet. Whether it's for |
| full on costuming unless it is a dress rehearsal. | | | | a performance, practice, or class, there is no doubt |
| Common attire for dancers in class is for girls; a | | | | when it comes to the shoes that they need to be of |
| leotard, tights, and your slippers. For guys it can be | | | | quality. Ballet shoes are one of the single most |
| the same with the addition of shorts as well. | | | | important elements to one's wardrobe. If the shoes |
| Leotards are a one piece body suit that can resemble | | | | are poor quality, then there is a good chance for the |
| a bathing suit with or without sleeves. Students | | | | dancer to injure themselves or someone else. |
| attending standard or beginner ballet class will also | | | | |