Jazz Wear Incorporates Trends into Functional and Practical Dance Wear

Jazz wear has begun to take on a "less is more"have even been done across the back of shorts or
type of trend. Full-length jazz pants and even capripants to spell out dance or other catchy, dance
pants are not as "in" as they used to be. "Bootyrelated words. Even "booty shorts" are being detailed
shorts", or "hot pants" as some may call them, arewith crystals along the sides or across the top.
taking over in the world of jazz. It only makes senseLyrical Shoes
to wear less clothing while dancing and gettingLately, lyrical shoes have become quite popular in the
sweaty. Dancers everywhere are wearing thesejazz dance circle. Many new styles have been
short, tight shorts and pairing them with tops thatcreated to give an even better illusion that the
are just as fitted.dancer is not wearing any shoes. These shoes are
Halter Topsalso becoming more comfortable for dancers and
Halter tops have become very big in jazz wear. Theymanufacturers are making them easier to stay on
are cute and stylish and also very good for bustlinethe feet. Though these shoes are not technically jazz
support. To make these tops even more stylish,shoes, dancers are still wearing them for jazz classes
rouching has become very popular on dance tops. Alland sometimes even performances.
of the rouching and halter tops are beginning toIt is obvious that jazz wear has evolved into minimal
make jazz wear look more like normal, everydaycoverage. Between the "booty shorts", fitted shirts,
clothing. This season, the popular color for tops isand lyrical shoes that make a dancer look barefoot,
blue. It is a beautiful color that everyone can pull offjazz dancers are showing more skin than ever
and will be seen more in the dance studios this fall.before. The evolving trend to find comfort and style
Crystalsin today's jazz wear while decreasing body coverage
Crystals are also a very big trend right now in jazzis definitely an interesting fashion movement to
wear. There may be a few crystals spread outwatch in the future.
across a top or made to spell out dance. Crystals