Wearing the recommended Dancewear is not a con to get you to spend money. When you are kitted out in dancewear that is specifically made for your type of dance, you can be confident in its range of movement and support.

Footwear is maybe the most important part of a dancer’s kit, with certain dance styles depending on specific types of Shoe to enable the best performance. The obvious example is shoes for ballet, which are crafted to protect your feet while attempting some pretty impressive moves. When you are at a level where you are attempting standing on the tips of your toes – or en pointe – then you will also need a decent pair of pointe shoes.

Could you imagine doing tap without tap shoes? It would be a pretty quiet affair if you didn’t have a good pair that has the right acoustics.

There is also the issue of comfort. Dancing for hours on end in uncomfortable footwear is sure to impede your dancing performance, as well as not being very nice on your feet. If you are serious about dancing, you need to keep your entire body in amazing shape – from head to toe.

When it comes to your Clothing, you should try not to follow the gym rule of wearing your oldest clothing to train in. Although this might work on a treadmill and the crosstrainer, this will not help when you are dancing.

Range of movement is one of the most important factors with your clothing choice, as you need the freedom to be able to push yourself further with each dance lesson. If you have a top that is restrictive in any way, or trousers that you get uncomfortably hot in, this will stop you fully enjoying your dancing.

When it comes to Gymnastics, you must have a leotard that feels like a second skin. Whether you choose a sleeveless style or long sleeved, it is essential to get the right fit, so you can move with ease and confidence. Dancemania provide a wide selection of gymnastics leotards, and if you’ve ever pondered the question of what to wear under your leotard but felt a little embarrassed to ask, they also have this blog post, revealing all.