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Every dancer should invest in appropriate dancewear to enhance their performances and rehearsals. Finding the perfect skirt adds elegance to your dance costume - and at Mino Dance, we offer an entire Australian dancewear collection to best match your comfort and style. Mino Dance delivers an in-vogue variety of dancewear skirts with different fabrics and styles available. In this blog, we offer a comprehensive guide on skirts for dancers!
A dancewear skirt is designed specifically for dancers to move in comfort throughout their performances, rehearsals and classes. Dancers wear skirts not only to elevate their appearance and outfit, but also to give them more freedom to move - lending more expressive range of motion, as well as the mobility to perform particular movements that would otherwise be encumbered . When dancers combine leotards with their dance skirts, this creates the ultimate freedom of movement. Mobility and flexibility are necessary for complex dance moves that involve jumping, twisting and swirling, and is beneficial for dancers to feel comfortable yet aesthetic for the optimal dance performance.
Mino Dance delivers a great array of skirt styles for dancers to choose from. This collection includes;
The wrap skirt is a closet staple that provides modesty and grace for dancers' rehearsals and performances. Initially, this skirt took inspiration from the traditional ballet tutu - as it mimics the flowing fabric and adjustable waistband. This skirt was meticulously created and aimed to be styled with dance leotards. The design features a tie-back to enable an adjustable fit, with a style that is tailored in a way that enhances your leg lines. In addition to this, Mino Dance's skirts are composed of lightweight and floaty Georgette fabric, which allows for graceful movements in your dance routine. To complete the suite, we also offer the delicate Melody lace skirt exhibited down below, that delivers these same features with a touch of elegant lace to elevate the sophistication of the classical design. These skirts are recommended for your weekly ballet classes at the studio as they deliver a combination of style, comfort, and functionality in one cultivated piece.
The character skirt and ribbon skirt stem from the style of character dance, which originates from European national and folk dance traditions. The design of a character skirt has a longer length, and features a hook and eye waistband, to ensure a tailored skirt. Nowadays, these skirts are commonly worn as dance exam uniforms or for demi-character or character competition solos and classes. Have a look at our Erica character skirt, made of a sheer and lightweight Georgette fabric, which facilitates graceful and fluid movements for your dance. This is an excellent choice as it is made of a delicate fabric and has a beautiful drape.
The Tutu skirt is a classic for all ballerinas with its feminine and chic aura. The greatest advantage of the tutu skirt is that it can provide the illusion of some natural curves due to the poofy and ruffled look. The Tutu skirt is composed of three layers of tulle - offering a subtle appearance of glittery elegance, making it the ideal choice for ballet classes and dance parties. At Mino Dance, we recommend the Darcey Half Tutu which has a design that transforms any dance leotard into a performance-ready outfit. It is composed of a full-size Tulle skirt with ProForm™ fabric, which is beneficial due to its versatility for dancers.
The high-low-cut skirt is a classic for all dancers as it is universally flattering, and is compatible with all body types. This skirt is designed as a pull-on style with a comfortable waistband. The design elevates your fit by constructing an elegant and figure-hugging look, with a higher cut on the sides that offers extra allure. Check out the Natalia skirt, which is carefully crafted from ProFormTM EcoLuxe fabric, guaranteeing a lavishly soft and comfortable feel. It is advised that dancers wear the high-low skirt for dance performances and auditions.
Dance is a beautiful way of art and a form of expression, hence the combination of aesthetics of the moves, outfit and music is important. A dancer's costume or outfit can make a significant impact on the performance. The abundance of dancewear alternatives may be hard to style. Don't worry, we are here to help you with some style tips!
By understanding the different types of dancewear skirts, how to style them and their purpose - you can understand the significance of the garment. For further information on Australian dancewear, contact Mino Dance today.