UNDERWEAR & AESTHETICS
Dance teachers ask dance students to not wear underwear or panties under leotards because dancing is all about aesthetics. Underwear that can be seen distracts from the aesthetics of the movement being created.
Another reason is because underwear can be distracting to the dancer. Leotards and tights are tight and this can lead to uncomfortable underwear bunching up the crotch, or if the underwear is old it can start to slide pulling down on leotards or tights. If the underwear is too tight, or pulled up to high the wearer can constantly be trying to pick an uncomfortable wedgie from their bum.
MENSTRUATING
A lot of dancers find it most convenient and comfortable to wear a tampon, but some girls, especially younger girls, opt to wear a thin pad. Wearing a pad is perfectly fine, just make sure to choose one with a high absorbency level. Girls that are having their period can visit the toilet at anytime during class, so you won’t have to feel insecure.
If needed, you can wear a seamless invisible panty. However the underwear should never be visible.
ADVISE
We advise Invisible high cut dance underwear available at the dance shops a.o. the underwear by Dansez-Vous available at Danswinkel in The Hague
