However, if you are recommended to wear leotards and tights, don’t panic. You don’t have to be slim and toned! That’s a beginner adult ballet class where you firstly get to learn basic ballet moves and steps, so an excellent physical shape is not the main point. The main point is that with proper ballet clothing your teacher will be able to see your posture and correct your moves and mistakes. The typical ballet uniform can make an adult feel uncomfortable at first which is totally normal, but you will get used to it and it will be even beneficial for you once you start to correct your posture by yourself by looking at the mirror. So here are some tips that will help you with choosing your first ballet leotard:

-Prefer a leotard with a neckline that shows your collarbones or upper chest. Picta’s camisole leotards, scoop neck leotards and tank leotards are great options! With a camisole or tank or short sleeves leotard, your teacher can check if whether your shoulders are at the same level, if you’re raising your shoulders, or if your shoulders are hunched forward. Wearing  these types of leotards makes it for the teacher easier compared to wearing a T-shirt.

-Make sure that the leotard has a low-cut backline, at least until the bra-line. With a leotard that shows your upper back, your teacher can see if your upper back muscles are engaged, and check if you are holding your arms correctly, meaning you are holding them from the back, and not just by using your arms themselves.

-Check if it has ballet-cut-legs. Shorts or pants hinder your teacher to see and correct your leg line. All Picta leotards have ballet-cut-legs, matching with the needs of every ballet dancer. With a ballet-leg-cut-leotard your teacher is able to check if the legs are turned out correctly, from your hip joint and not your knees.

-You can also look for models that have support for your breasts or double-lined front/self bra which makes you feel even more comfortable in your ballet uniform.

Your choice of ballet leotard allows your teacher to do efficient corrections and therefore you will be getting the full benefit from your class.

Besides your clothing choice, don’t forget to tie your hair up into a ponytail or a bun. And to find the right footwear, just check our blog article on this topic!