Adult Ballet - Attire for the none typical dancer
In 2016 Sophie Rebecca wrote a Post on her blog about adult dance attire. in which she mentions brands which offer a decent range in larger sizes, as 'Large' in many dancewear brands is a UK 12 -14 ... which can pose problems for many adult ballet students not just trans women who dance.
I will stand by what Sophie says with regard to leotards, tights and shoes in that post, my current favourite 'every day' leotard for class is the Starlite Jacinda which I have in the pink, blue and black, I've also recently developed a thing for 'overdresses' in both Mesh and Lace.
I am very definitely a fan of the Capezio 1916 tights that Sophie recommends in that post.
Oh yes, fellow balletomanes, the fleece gilet and the keeping one legwarmer on to protect a twinge are features of my style ...
addendum June 2021
The Starlite Jacinda Leotard appears to have been discontinued
However there is a new leotard in their range available in extended size range ( to their size 7 which is Uk 18 if not 20) - Starlite Sassa which is front lined and made using Meryl Fabric - I've ordered one and it arrived today - it looks and feels nice - will report back on what it's like to wear for class next week !
Starlite / Dancing in the Street do have a number of leotards and unitards available in their sizes 6, 7 and even 8 ... Just a happy customer - they haven;t given me anything or paid me to promote their brand
I will stand by what Sophie says with regard to leotards, tights and shoes in that post, my current favourite 'every day' leotard for class is the Starlite Jacinda which I have in the pink, blue and black, I've also recently developed a thing for 'overdresses' in both Mesh and Lace.
I am very definitely a fan of the Capezio 1916 tights that Sophie recommends in that post.
Oh yes, fellow balletomanes, the fleece gilet and the keeping one legwarmer on to protect a twinge are features of my style ...
addendum June 2021
The Starlite Jacinda Leotard appears to have been discontinued
However there is a new leotard in their range available in extended size range ( to their size 7 which is Uk 18 if not 20) - Starlite Sassa which is front lined and made using Meryl Fabric - I've ordered one and it arrived today - it looks and feels nice - will report back on what it's like to wear for class next week !
Starlite / Dancing in the Street do have a number of leotards and unitards available in their sizes 6, 7 and even 8 ... Just a happy customer - they haven;t given me anything or paid me to promote their brand
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