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Dressing the part is one of the most important things when it comes to performing. Simply because as well all know, the first thing you see when a performer appears on stage is their costumes. So in lieu of my favorite show So You Think You Can Dance, I have decided to give you all quick tutorials on how to dress the part for a dance performance and what costumes go best with certain dance styles.
First let’s tackle modern and contemporary dancing. This two-toned pink pant ensemble is light and easy to move in, it’s great for doing Shenae turns and sliding easily across the floor. Most modern or cotemporary dancing is slow in movement; therefore, a costume like this can definitely bring out a dream-like feel in your audience.
Photo taken by Asia S. Hinton (Towson University Student)
This costume is great for liturgical dancing. It’s all white with purple and blue dusting at the bottom; it kind of reminds me of waves in an ocean for some reason. This costume has a long length as well as long sleeves, great for not showing too much body parts. This also can move swiftly when turning.
Photo taken by Asia S. Hinton (Towson University Student)
This blue razzle-dazzle outfit is definitely great for ballroom dancing. It’s short, sexy, and shows off all the right assets… tastefully. It can be danced with a fast song or a slow song, but no matter what, you are sure to dazzle the crowd.
Photo taken by Asia S. Hinton (Towson University Student)
This awesome white sheer costume can be great for a classical ballet piece. Its light weighted and you don’t have to worry about the itchy material that’s in a tutu. It has rhinestones on the trunk and a medium size rhinestone pendant that goes around the neck. The sheer sleeves are also a great complement to its classiness.
Photo taken by Asia S. Hinton (Towson University Student)
Last but not least, the purple ensemble is great for a fun jazz piece. Its loose and sheer, and it has countless rhinestones on the legs that’ll shimmer with the stage lights. This piece also has a built in lavender leotard with spaghetti string straps, that way when your dancing your heart out, you don’t have to worry about sweating and being overly hot!!
Photo taken by Asia S. Hinton (Towson University Student)
Well hopefully my quick examples of what to wear for which style of dancing helps you the next time you have to pick out an outfit or the next time you watch a performance.
Well until my next blog, see ya later dancing fans!!
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