Ballroom dance costumes

Ballroom dancing has been popular for a long time. Numerous spectators come to colorful shows: easily moving couples in bright costumes are a magnificent sight. Parents seek to identify their children in the ballroom dance studio so that they acquire grace in movement and good posture.

Failure to meet these standards may result in disqualification. Therefore, you need to know well what a ballroom dance costume consists of and how it should look.

Since the costume should reflect the nature and specifics of the dance being performed, there are two varieties according to the directions at the competitions: for the European program and Latin American.

In addition, there are differences for different age groups.

Clothing for European dance (called standard) is stylized as a ballroom dress of the 19th century. For men, a dark tailcoat and bow tie are required, for women - a fitted long dress and gloves.

Decorations in the form of feathers, boas, fresh and artificial flowers are acceptable.You can use fringe and appliqués.

It should be noted that during the dance the partner is most often turned with her back to the audience and the jury and is slightly to the left of the partner. Therefore, it is advisable to place the main decors on the back and on the left side.

The dress itself can be any color except sand. It does not allow cutouts below the waist line and a deep neckline, as well as the use of transparent fabrics for inserts in these areas.

There are a number of requirements for the details of the costume. Pumps to match the dress with a heel of 5-8 centimeters are appropriate. The use of costume jewelry and jewelry is acceptable, but they should not create traumatic situations during the dance.

Makeup and hair are also part of the costume. If the hair is long, it must be tied up.

Feminine, as if flying through the air, dresses made of light fabrics are the best suited for classical dance.

Latin dance is a fast, enchanting, incendiary action, and dresses for them are shorter, they can consist of two parts. Fabrics are used in the brightest and richest colors and shades. Glass beads, rhinestones, sequins are suitable as decor.

Costumes for Latina are more frank and even slightly defiant, but there are strict requirements for them.

The areas of the chest and underpants are necessarily closed, it is unacceptable to use transparent fabrics in them.

Even if the skirts are very short, they should still cover the underpants, which, in turn, should not be cut high.

If there are two parts in a suit, then the top one is not a bra at all.

But there are no restrictions on shoes.

Men's suits are all the same type. Black or navy blue trousers are used. They can be flared from the hip. The shirt is also black or dark blue.White or any other color is allowed if it is identical to the color of the partner's dress. The shirt must be tucked into trousers.

A regular tie or bow tie, the same color as the shirt, may be present.

As for the hairstyle, a neat haircut is preferable. If the hair is long, they need to be picked up in a ponytail.

There are a lot of restrictions on a child's costume. The younger the age group, the more restrictions.

The color of the dress can be any, but it will be plain, simple cut. The length of the dress varies between the following limits: 10 cm above the knee and 10 cm below the knee.

All kinds of decorations and trimmings are prohibited., Only lace that matches the color of the dress may be present.

Shoes are allowed in any color, but the heel should not exceed 3.5-5 cm. They are worn with short socks or matte flesh-colored tights.

Jewelry cannot be used. Complex hairstyles, the use of cosmetics and make-up are also prohibited.

Of course, dancers do not wear concert costumes during training, using their simplified versions.

But dancewear is very important, so different dresses are used for Latin and for classical dances, or a top with a skirt (short for Latin, training for standard).

For girls of younger age groups, a sports swimsuit with skirts is appropriate.

Men's tracksuit is usually a T-shirt and comfortable pants.

Everyone should have dance shoes.

Ball gowns, like other clothes, are influenced by fashion. Designers are also working in this direction. The trend is fresh and bright colors: aquamarine, pale mint, pink with a strawberry tint, tangerine, wine. One of the trends is a floral ornament in the decoration.

For classical dances, there are many completely closed models with three-quarter sleeves. For Latin Americans, a cut from the hip is relevant. Asymmetry is also popular both along the bottom line and in the decoration. Often there is a trim in the form of fringe or flounces, sewn in tiers diagonally or horizontally.

Short skirts look interesting, which become elongated and puffy at the back due to the abundance of flounces. Increasingly, very open models appear, in which the upper part and the skirt are connected by a thin bridge. Often these models may have one sleeve.

The main requirement when choosing a suit is that it should be comfortable and not restrict movement. Be sure to take into account the age group of the dancer and take into account the requirements for the costume.

Due to the large number of restrictions on the dress of girls of younger age groups, only its color remains to be chosen. Choose one that will suit the girl. Avoid beige and sand tones.

When choosing a dress for representatives of older age groups, pay attention to the one that will help to reveal the character of the dance more vividly. Be guided by personal preferences, taking into account fashion trends.