If there is one thing that this blog intends to make abundantly clear, its that dancing is without doubt a fantastic form of exercise. There are so many reasons why this is the case, which I have covered in other articles, that I do not want to cover all over again, but if in doubt you can read my articles on why dance is a phenomenal exercise by clicking here.
Today I want to talk about your choice in dance costumes. This is particularly important for those with lower self confidence, and for those that require contemporary or lyrical dance costumes. After all, unless you are competing in some kind of competition, the outfit that you wear for dancing is hardly the most important thing in the world. If the purpose behind your dancing is purely to get fit (whilst having fun of course) then you can pretty much wear anything....
I wrote that last paragraph knowing that everyone with confidence issues (especially confidence issues regarding their bodies) shudders at the very thought of wearing any old thing to dance in. Those of us confident in our appearence often forget how it can feel to step out and dance infront of a group of your peers. That moment of performing for others, even just those in your dance class, can be a real problem for a whole load of people. So the outfit that you wear can make a real difference to how you feel.
Your dance costumes need to be outfits that you feel incredibly comfortable in, yet also be something that makes you feel like you should be in the spot light. After all, as someone performing dance in front of others, if you do not feel like you deserve the attention of those watching you, then they are certainly not going to feel like you deserve their attention. So your outfit needs to be something that makes you feel like a real pro dancer. When you step out to dance, even in a class, you need to feel like a million bucks.
There are obvious factors that should help guide you in the outfit that you pick for your dancing - things like the style of dance you practice, along with your requirement to move freely in the outfit that you have chosen for example. But my take home point here today is that you cannot overlook the importance in the aesthetic of what you choose to wear. You need to feel comfortable and be free to move, but arguably just as important is that the outfit that you wear is an outfit that makes you feel like you belong in the spotlight.
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