BLACK LEOTARDS
Why Ballet Classes Ask for Black Leotards
Black is the most common dress-code colour once a dancer moves past pre-ballet, though requirements vary by studio and level, so check before the first class. A plain black leotard shows the line of the body clearly for corrections and looks uniform across a class.
Black Leotard Styles
Short sleeve and camisole are the year-round class standards. Long sleeve suits cold studios and is often required for older students. Flutter sleeve and sleeveless scoop neck sit between the two. A skirted black leotard puts the leotard and skirt in one piece, which keeps a dress code while giving her the look she wants.
Cotton or Performance Stretch
Cotton feels softer for weekly class; performance stretch is smoother under a skirt and holds its shape longer through washing. Both are available in black across most styles here.
What to Wear With a Black Leotard
Ballet pink tights are the usual pairing for ballet class, black tights for jazz and contemporary. Shop girls dance tights and kids ballet shoes. For other colours, see the full girls leotards collection.
