Convertible dance tights are available in a wide range of colours and are used for jazz, modern, ballroom and many other dance styles. This depends on personal preference.
This can also depend on whether you are part of a team or ensemble that are all wearing the same style and colour. Our Danskin Ultra-Shimmer style offers great support and coverage if you feel a bit exposed up there.
Fishnet tights are brilliant for several types of dance. They look great on stage under the lights so they are popular for Strictly shows, for musicals, for drag shows and for circus performers.
In a word…YES! At age 27 I am still in possession of some pairs of convertible tights that I bought at If you care for your dance tights properly, they last. There are many types of tights used for Dance; here is some basic information that may help you choose which tights to use, and be particularly helpful to the novice. Always check with your studio as they may have preferred colours and styles. If you are in a troupe, you may all need to have the same colour or even brand of tights to keep the look uniform.
Footed tights feature a fully covered foot that give a seamless look in shoes. Convertible tights sometimes called transition tights , c an be worn as footed or footless tights, they have a small hole under the foot so they can be converted to a footless tight by pulling the hole over the toes and heel.
Stirrup tights feature a self sling that pulls under the foot securing the tight and leaving the heel, toes, and ball of the foot bare. These are a popular choice for modern, contemporary and Physical Culture. Footless tights are basically a regular tight without the foot, the bottom edge is usually finished with a self band.
As there is nothing pulling the tight down they tend to work their way up to sit just below the knee. These tights are popular for class work, modern, contemporary, and jazz styles. With a good colour range, footless tights are a popular choice to finish costumes.
Shimmer tights have a shinny glossy finish and are mainly used for Performance work, they are available in footed, stirrup, convertible and footless styles. Read through our chart to find out more. On top of the practical advantages to dance tights, artistically they can also make a difference! We hope this post cleared up any confusion about why studios ask for dance tights over normal tights. If you have any further questions, pick up the phone or come visit Inspirations and speak with our dancewear experts!
Previous Post Next Post. These tights look like regular footed tights but have a small hole on the bottom of the foot that you can pull up over the ankle, converting them to footless tights with the seam landing at the ankle. The hole is so small that it's unnoticeable unless you are looking right at the sole of the foot. It is stretchy and elastic, so you can open it wide enough to pull the foot through, but it stays tight and encloses the foot when it's in place. One advantage of convertible tights is the ability to quickly pull the tights off the foot, allowing a ballet dancer to adjust pointe shoe pads or to quickly slip on a pair of other shoes.
You can find convertible dance tights in a variety of different colors and sizes and for men, women, and children. The most common colors are pink, tan, black, and white. They're a standard must-have for a dancer's wardrobe and are especially common in ballet. You can find convertible tights in just about any dance supply store in common chains such as Target and Walmart, as well as online. They are usually inexpensive and run the same price as regular dance tights a few dollars per pair.
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