geschrieben von balletboy  am 17.02. um 01:44:55

Dancebelts.  I haven't met a dancebelt I didn't like, and have worn different styles.  Some guys are really particular.  Capezio makes one called the Comfort DanceBelt, model number starting with C-5933.  It has a wider buttstrap, and the waist band is not too stiff.  On the other hand, the Capezio C-5930 has a quilted front pouch, and a buttstrap that's about 1/2 inch wide, with a stiff waist elastic of about 3".  Capezio also makes a cotton-lycra dancebelt, C-26, that has a thin buttstrap, with a thinner waist band.

M. Stevens makes different dancebelts, primarily nylon-lycra, which have less support in front than the C-5930, and a thin buttstrap, like the C-26.  They also make a full seated dancebelt.

To tell you the truth, most guys have to try different dancebelts before they decide which one they might prefer.

As for tights, I prefer cotton-lycra tights, without feet.  I typically wear thin white socks (White nylon over-the-calf socks by Gold Toe, available at most department stores) with white leather ballet slippers.

The problem with footed tights is that they may not be long enough for your legs.  Without feet, you can bring the material up high enough to stay in your crotch.  "Saggy crotch" is the worst look in ballet danseurs.  You'll need an elastic belt to hold up your tights (most guys do).  It can be a thin elastic or a larger belt.  I use the kind of belt that baseball players use in their pants.  These are elastic and adjustable (It takes time to adjust to the exact waist size) and flex as you move; they're available at most sporting goods stores.  After you pull up the tights around the waist, you put the belt on, and fold the tights down over the belt.

As for material in the tights, just nylon tends to get baggy at the knees, and may be hot.  Nylon-lycra blends hold shape and wick away moisture from the skin, but can be cold.  Cotton-lycra blends aren't as giving (stretchy) as nylon-lycra, and stay damp with sweat for longer periods.  Once again, it becomes a matter of preference.

There are lots of on-line stores.  I usually recommend going to www.dancer.com to their Dance Links, and then click on the Miscellaneous Resources.  You'll find lots of places to shop there.  My friends tend to like www.nydancewear.com (They'll mail you a catalogue if you ask) or www.backbaydancewear.com (Patterson's Back Bay Dancewear; they'll mail you a catalogue, too.)

Ultimately, I think you'lll just have to do what so many guys, like myself, have done before.....go to the dancewear store and buy your first set of dancewear.  Then afterwards you can worry about finding more comfortable stuff.

Just get out there and dance with whatever.  You can fine-tune your outfit later!

GO AND DANCE!  balletboy

>Ok everyone, I read so many conflicting comments on dancewear. I am just starting (male-46) and need to know: What tights offer the best coverage at the best price? Which dancebelt would be the most comfortable at the best price? Is there a good internet site that would have these items, there are so many and I have no clue as to which one offers the fastest shipping and best prices. Maybe someone could even tell me which tights and dancebelts to stay away from for whatever reason. Thanks for all your help. E-mails to me would work fine also. Jim

• Re: dancewear info - Kerry - 08.03. 14:58:40