Question for Those Who Take Ballet

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:14pm

I'm taking a class called Theatre Jazz this year, and it's required to take Ballet with it. I've never taken a ballet class before. This is probably a really stupid question but... are you supposed to wear anything under the leotard?

I figured there's a lot of people who take dance here. Thanks!

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:15pm

Nope.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:17pm

Is it weird to wear a bra? I really want to.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:18pm

It's kinda personal preference. If you want some more support, there are good dance bras that are pretty much invisible under leotard, same with underwear. Otherwise people often go without so you don't get panty lines and such showing through the leotard.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:20pm

Okay thanks!

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:25pm

Here's a link to the type of dance undergarments that are available out there and that are frequently used: http://www.allaboutdance.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.761/.f

[erikaamato]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:26pm

Yeah, in my experience, it's usually: no underwear, but a bra's OK if you really need the support.

Have fun with your classes!

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:37pm

We should start "The Official Dance Belt Appreciation Thread."

It got me through many a performance. :)

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 1:48pm

Thanks for the link! Capezio is right next to where I'm going, so I'll see what they have there.

[erikaamato]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 2:07pm

Patronus: LOL!

[cturtle]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 7:02pm

i'm so glad i read this. to think i might have died without having this info ...

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 8/26/06 at 7:41pm

It's not weird to wear a bra under your leotard. AS long as it's not showing, it's fine.

Have fun in ballet!