Tag: dance costumes

How the “SYTYCD” Costume Designer Creates Wearable Art for Dancers

Ever wondered what goes into the production of the hundreds of costumes used in the live episodes of “So You Think You Can Dance”? Always innovative—and often straight-up jaw-dropping—they’re an important part of the show’s memorable dance storytelling. The genius behind “SYTYCD”‘s costume magic is designer Marina Toybina, who’s been working with dancers for a […]

Mermaid Fanta-Sea

Flip your fins in shimmering costumes worthy of the life aquatic. Modeled by Laura Haver and Brynlie Helmich. Photography by Lucas Chilczuk Your browser does not support the video tag. Laura wears Just For Kix top and Bloch Inc. leotard. {“adCodes”: [], “adsOrder”: [3]} {“product_info”: {“caption”: “Buy Now”, “product_price”: 0, “product_vendor”: false, “linkout_url”: false, “product_compare_at_price”: […]

PSA: Dancewear Brands Also Have Halloween Costumes

As of today, there are only 13 nights until the spoOoOokiest evening of the year—and just 1 week left, if you’re planning to dress up over Halloweekend. Do you have your costume(s) yet? No judgment—and no worries!—if the answer is no, because several of your favorite dancewear suppliers offer pieces that make great starting points […]

10 Costume Mishaps All Dancers Suffer From

Costumes: We look amazing in them but, boy, sometimes they’re the actual worst. Whether they don’t fit correctly or they rip right before a performance, here are 10 wardrobe malfunctions all dancers unfortunately suffer through at one point or another. When Your Costume Arrives But Is a Size Too Small  The worst is when this […]

Dancewear That'll Make Every Class Feel Like a Disco Party

Throwback jazz duds that feel impossibly current? Groovy, baby. Modeled by Amber Pickens and Carey Segal Photography by Erin Baiano Your browser does not support the video tag. Soffe bra top, Bloch Inc. briefs, So Dança fishnets Alexandra Collection by Just for Kix biketard, So Dança shoes Body Wrappers/Angelo Luzio leotard and skirt, So Dança […]

What Really Goes Into the Making of a Tutu

Few things are as magical as a new tutu. But what goes into the creation of this iconic ballet costume? We followed a National Ballet of Canada Swan Lake tutu—made for first soloist Emma Hawes’debut as Odette/Odile—from sketch to stage. Photo by Victoria Schwarzi, courtesy National Ballet of Canada Designer Santo Loquasto’s sketch for Odette’s […]