What Makes Dance Tights Special?
As a vital and necessary garment for various forms of dance and performance arts, dance tights are the most recognizable clothing such artists wear. These special garments allow them the comfort and freedom of movement to perform difficult manoeuvres and routines. Together with leotards, they form the basic dance uniform. Although there are subtle differences between different styles, basic dance tights share specific characteristics. They are generally made from a blend of nylon, cotton, and Lycra fabrics, and are thicker than pantyhose. They are just as fragile as pantyhose, however, and performers must be careful not to snag or tear the delicate material. Other types of performers, like stage actors and athletes, have used tights for hundreds of years. This is where the variations come into play, with bright-coloured tights gracing the legs of bicyclists, figure skaters, track and field performers, and even more recently, basketball players. For dancers who perform the various style
