To many Flamenco dance students, it is an exciting experience when choosing the costumes such as skirts, shoes, leotards, blouse and even for Bata De Cola. Flamenco costumes are easy for mix and match, they come with a wide color range and patterns. There are accessories such as Manton, Mantoncillo(shawls), ear rings and hair accessories.
Flamenco Dance Leotards
Wear a top that hugs your figure well so that you can see yourself in the mirror and check for correct posture. Flamenco leotards are a good choice as it hugs your body and they come with sleeveless, or full length sleeves with one or more layers of flounces (at the opening of the sleeves). The flounces enhance the aesthetic and make your movement look more feminine. Alternatively, you can wear a tank top or blouse that hugs your body well.
Flamenco Dance Skirts
For practice, choose a skirt with simple design and made of material that is comfortable and glides well. The materials use should be light in weight and preferably not too stretchy vertically. It is to prevent you from tripping over your skirt. Remember, the skirt must have enough circumferences that you will need to learn how to flip it. The simple skirt may be easier to manipulate. It is also easier to keep especially if you need to carry the skirt with you until the dance lesson which is after work or school.
Practice skirts can come with one or two layers of flounces. The purpose of these flounces is to add additional weight to the skirt and gives better visual effect.
Costumes for Performance
After months of training, you may be looking for costumes for your first performance. Whether you are dancing in a group or solo, do discuss with your teacher about the design. It can be a both fun and challenging experience when choosing a design for a group. If your costume design is more elaborate (with more flounces and seams) and you are going to wear accessories like a shawl, a few more rounds of full dress rehearsal may be necessary for you getting used to the “feel” and the weight of them. You can take reference to the design here.
Flamenco Dresses
One piece long flamenco dress is a good option esp for dancers with nice curves. Dresses can be worn with matching accessories like triangular shawls.
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