Dancewear, Music, and Supplies

Welcome to DanceRiviera.com. Our site is designed to find and share the best information about the various types of dance accessories and supplies for the many different styles of dance. The content of this site is written strictly for informational purposes. We do not endorse or support any particular brand or product.

Dancing has been enjoyed by performers, choreographers and spectators alike throughout history.  From the classic styles of dance, such as ballet, to newer modern dance, such as hip hop and lyrical dance, dancing serves many different purposes, including stress relief, expression, exercise, athletic development and entertainment. Using and obtaining the right supplies for dancing, such as clothes and shoes, will enhance your performance as well as keep you safe from injury.

Wearing appropriate dancewear made of the right type of fabrics with a good comfortable fit is vital to avoiding injury or embarrassing fumbles. Fabrics without enough stretch and flexibility limit movement and also have the potential to cause pulled muscles and sprains. On the other hand clothing that is too loose can cause dancers to trip, also possibly causing a number of injuries or on stage catastrophes. So be sure your dance clothing fits you just right.

For less intense dancing, like warming up or a slower type of dance where you don’t stretch or sweat much, polar fleece, silk/cotton blend and cotton jersey fabrics are recommended. For more intense dance rehearsals and performances (this includes most types of dance) silk knit jersey, nylon or polyester spandex, nylon mesh, and polyester stretch velvet allow the most movement and are recommended to avoid injury.

The chosen costumes play a vital role in the overall aesthetic quality of the performance. Different styles of dance all have specific styles of clothing to accentuate the rhythms of that particular dance style as well as match the theme and feel of the music. The chosen music for the dance (in both rehearsal and performances) also plays a very important role. The music will determine the pace of dance and usually the style of dance. It would be difficult to perform a ballet number to a hip hop song loaded with base and percussion. It will also be very difficult for hip hop dancers to perform to a slow classical song that a ballerina would be accustom to performing to.

Dance supplies play an important role in the health, looks and comfort of the dancer, and thus are also vital to the success of the performance. Some accessories are designed to create more comfort or convenience when performing and rehearsing, while others are designed strictly to add to the look of the dancer. There are literally thousands of supplies out there, some, such as good dance costumes and comfortable shoes, that are necessary and others that are out there to accommodate personal preferences or needs. .

The pages and links of this website will go into greater depth of the different areas of dance clothing, music and accessories. Thank you for visiting us and happy dancing!

 

 

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