How to Choose a Dance Costume

Choosing the right dance costume is important if you are performing a routine in front of an audience.  To choose the right costume make sure that it fits your body properly and matches the other members of your dance team.  Also, choose a costume that portrays the mood of the piece you are performing to give an overall feel to your routine.

• Choose a costume that fits properly on your body.  Costumes that are too small will pinch and constrict movement while costumes that are too big may move and bunch while you are dancing.  Try on costumes before you purchase one and move around in it to make sure that it provides the right fit.


• Consider a dance costume with a skirt or added fabric if your dance routine has much spinning and twirling.  These costumes will provide movement to your routine and look pleasant while you are dancing around.


• Choose a dance costume that fits the mood or emotion of the dance piece you are performing.  Think about dark colors for sad pieces and bright colors for upbeat dance numbers.  This will provide an overall feeling to your piece if your costume matches the mood you are trying to portray.


• Purchase matching dance costumes for all members of your dance team if there is more than one person dancing at a time.  This will provide a professional and complete look to the routine you are performing that is pleasant to look at.


• Consider the elements on your dance costume carefully.  Some costumes provide sequins, and other decorations on their costumes and this may not be a good choice.  These decorations can snag and rip easily if they are caught while you are dancing, and this will ruin your attire.  Consider the type of movements you will be performing and whether or not this can occur before choosing a costume like this.