If you’re hitting the studio more than once a week, your dance bag should never be without your:
Favorite Leotard
Every dancer needs at least one leotard that she feels comfortable in, loves to go to class in and wears to almost every class. It’s your go-to leotard, the leotard that you’d consider fishing out of the laundry hamper if it wasn’t washed in time for the next class. Motionwear strives to make that kind of leotard.
Tights
You need a pair of tights that are comfy, not too hot, won’t ride up and don’t feel scratchy. Trust me, a good pair of tights are worth their weight in gold.
Warm-Ups
A comfortable and cozy set of warm-ups are often forgotten on the list of essential dancewear, but they’re important. You don’t want to run into a studio in your leotard and just start dancing, that’s dangerous. You need to warm up and a pair of leg warmers, a jumpsuit or even some little knitted shorts are great for those first 5-10 minutes of class.
Cover-up
Most dancers I know pack a ballet skirt or a pair of dancewear shorts in their bag. It’s nice to have during practice if you’re not comfortable wearing just a leotard and you want to cover up a little.
Safety Pins
While not technically dancewear, safety pins are definitely a dance bag essential. You never know when a strap, lace or ribbon is going to need a little assistance. We strive for long-term quality here at Motionwear, but we can’t help it if our leotards are so comfy that a dancer wears them into the ground. Even our leotards can’t withstand years of constant beating. So, just be on the safe side and pin a couple to your bag.
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