There are specific outfits and shoes that you use for dancing. 

Ballet Shoes

These are ballet shoes. They are used for ballet and sometimes lyrical. They come in full sole (which is usually used for younger kids) and split sole. (which is used for more advanced ages.)

Jazz Shoes

These are jazz shoes. They can be used for many things. But most of all they are used for jazz. Like the ballet shoes, they also come in full and split sole.

Pointe Shoes

These are pointe shoes. They are used in more advanced types if ballet. The toe boxes help you to stand on your toes.

Tap Shoes

These are tap shoes. The taps on the bottom make noises to go along with the music.

Leotards

These are pictures of girls wearing leotards. Most dance studios require their students to wear leotards. Also these girls are wearing tights which are sometimes required also.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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