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All About Dance Leotards Dance
leotards are the first thing that comes to ones mind when they think
about dance. And there is a good reason for that. Leotards are the basic
clothing that is required for all styles of dance. Many dancers wear
leotards due to the fact that they are light weight and the material
moves as the dancer maneuvers through the various dance moves.
The basic leotard is made as a one piece outfit. The leotard is pulled
on either from the feet up or over the head. Leotards are form fit and
should fit snuggly on the dancer. They are made this way to allow the
dancer to move freely. The most widely found leotard is made from cotton
Lycra due to the fact that the material “breaths” so the dancer does not
get over heated. There are some that are made from Nylon Lycra as well.
Most leotards have no covering on the legs and arms. However, you can
purchase leotards that provide this coverage. Leotards range in price
from 10 pounds to 30 pounds depending on the brand and the material
used. One type of leotard that is worn is called the cat suit. This
leotard is made from the same material as normal leotards. These type of
leotards cover the legs and the arms completely and have a strap that
fits around the foot to secure the leotard. Cat suits are form fitting
and most often used as part of a costume when performing. The price of
cat suits ranges from 20 pounds to approximately 40 pounds depending on
the manufacturer.
Gymnasts also wear a form of leotard. The leotard worn by gymnasts
differs slightly from that of a dancer. These leotards have no leg
coverings, however some are made with arm coverings. This is due to the
fact that gymnasts use their legs for the majority of their movements
and cannot have their legs constricted. Gymnasts leotards are most
commonly made from velvet with intricate and beautiful designs. The
velvet leotards are worn for competition purposes only. Normal cotton
Lycra leotards should be worn by the gymnast while they are at practice,
unless otherwise advised by their coach. The price of Leotards can range
from 30 pounds and up depending not only on brand but the style and
material of the leotard. Leotards are very important in dancing. This
kind of dance wear is manufactured specifically for the use of dancers
and gymnasts. When starting dance or gymnastics classes the dancer may
want to purchase several leotards to use.
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