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Dance Costume Terminology
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Ballet Slippers
Lightweight shoes made of canvas or leather, with a flexible leather sole, used for classical ballet.
Character Shoes
Heeled shoes used in dance styles like ballroom or musical theatre, usually with a strap across the ankle for stability.
Fishnet Tights
A type of hosiery with a diamond-shaped knit, often worn in jazz, musical theatre, and some styles of Latin dance for both aesthetic and practical purposes.
Warm-Up Boots
Insulated booties worn by dancers to keep feet and ankle joints warm before and between performances or classes.
Jazz Pants
Form-fitting yet flexible pants that flare slightly from the knee, commonly used in jazz dance to allow for high kicks and deep stretches.
Ghillies
Soft, lace-up shoes used in Scottish and Irish dance styles, made from a single piece of leather that wraps around the foot.
Tap Shoes
Shoes fitted with metal taps on the heel and toe to make a percussive sound for tap dancing.
Leotard
A tight-fitting one-piece garment worn by dancers for unobstructed movement, found in numerous styles and colors.
Flamenco Shoes
Sturdy, heeled shoes worn by flamenco dancers, often with nails hammered into the sole to enhance sound quality.
Unitard
A one-piece, skin-tight garment that covers the body from the neck to the wrists and ankles, used in contemporary dance and gymnastics.
Tutu
A skirt worn by ballet dancers, made of tulle or tarlatan, with varying shapes like romantic or pancake styles to suit different ballets.
Pointe Shoes
Specially designed shoes for ballet that enable dancers to stand on the tips of their toes for classical ballet technique.
Leg Warmers
Tubular accessories that cover the lower legs, used by dancers to keep muscles warm and to prevent cramping or injury.
Ballet Skirt
A lightweight, often see-through, skirt worn by ballet dancers over a leotard, varying in length, providing aesthetic without restricting movement.
Belly Dance Belt
A decorative belt worn around the hips in belly dance, often adorned with coins, beads, or sequins to accentuate movements.
Feather Headdress
A headpiece adorned with feathers, used in various dance styles such as samba, to add visual flair and accentuate head movements.
Apsara Costume
A traditional costume used in the classical dance of Cambodia, ornate and symbolic, often with golden headdresses and jewelry.
Powwow Regalia
Ceremonial clothing worn by Native American dancers during powwows, each piece usually handcrafted and rich in cultural significance.
Bharatanatyam Costume
A costume used in the Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam, characterized by intricate jewelry, colorful fabrics, and pleated pieces that mimic a peacock when the dancer forms specific poses.
Sarong
A versatile costume piece used in Southeast Asian and Pacific dances, it's a fabric often wrapped around the waist and can have intricate designs and patterns.
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