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Question: Ballet dancers!.!.!. do you wear underwear under your leotard!?
in ballet, do you wear underwear underneath your leotard!?
i know your wear tights, obviously, but are you supposed to wear a bra and underwear!?
also, if your leotard has a low- cut back would it look weird if you wore a bra!? sports bra!?
thank you! =)
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Generally no, you don't wear underwear!. The tights have a cotton crotch so you wear them under your leo!. But if you really feel the need, then wear a thong that won't show!. As far as bras are concerned, leotards usually have a built in shelf bra that should give you enough support but I do have some "jazz" students in my ballet class that feel more comfortable wearing their sports bra top under their leo only because they have to quickly change into their clothes for jazz class!. To cut it short, in ballet, strictly speaking, you only wear tights and a leo!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't normally wear underwear underneath, unless i have my period!. Many leotards are high cuts, meaning that the underwear is visible underneath, unless you also get high cut underwear!. You'll find that your ballet tights (if they are good quality) have a lining in the crotch which is a substitute for underwear!.

As for a bra, again i don't usually wear one!. A leotard will hold you firmly in place, as the leotard is supposed to be tights!. There is no need for a bra unless your especially large busted!. I do think it would looks a little strange with a bow back leotard with a bra or sports bra!.

If you do want to wear under wear, it is beast to get a low cut leotard, with a higher back, and thick straps!. This doesn't leave many options!Www@QuestionHome@Com

of course not!. if you were underwear than the whole world can see it if you do a split or something (mind you that the underwear is much big than the leotard unless you wear a thong) and most leotards come with built in bras but you can wear one if you need to!. and if you are so unlucky that you get your period the day of dance class like i do alot, wear a tampon or high sided underwear (the ones that basically have strings on the sides)Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, you're generally not supposed to wear a bra or underwear to class, and especially not during performances!. I hate wearing underwear under my leotard during ballet because it feels uncomfortable!.!.!. the only time I do is when I have my period!. I think you can wear a bra, but usually just a leotard will be fine!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

You can, but you'll have an lines!. What I've done is either worn nothing, or a nudie!. But if you're insecure about not wearing underwear, then you could try the 'barely there' underwear because they're super thin and tend to work quite well!. And for the bra situation, try stickies that just cover you in the front so that you don't have any straps around your back!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Its really really rare to wear underwear under leotards, its uncomfortable, looks bad, and isn't really needed since we always wear tights!.

as for the bra, it tends to look kind of tacky, so at my studio if you need to wear something under your leo, we have really thin flesh colored leotards with clear straps!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

yes i do wear under wear and i wouldn't not wear granny high pants if you need to but i wouldn't worry i wear a black bra thing but lots of people at my dance studio wear any color it docent matter that much but i would and if you don't wear tights but i would say doWww@QuestionHome@Com

Nope!. Instead wear stockings and then your leotard!. Remember to have proper ballet shoes and do not forget the stockings!.!.!.
Oh! And only wear a bra if you are big in that area!. If you really want to, get a no-arm strap bra (watever you call it)!.
Good luck for your first lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Traditionally, no, you don't wear underwear unless Cousin Tom is visiting, and even then you want it to be discreet
If the bra if low cut, then yes, you may, but it shouldn't showWww@QuestionHome@Com

I usually wear underwear under my leotard - underwear meaning a bra and a pantie!. Most girls in my class do as well!.

I guess it just depends on what you're comfortable with!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Sweetheart, no! We don't want ugly pantylines! We're very comfortable with our bodies, and wearing no underwear is the best way to show them off!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

no your not really supposed!.with bras, i suggest you wear those jelly bras, that dont have any straps including the back!.
that will work perfectly!
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your not suppose to wear underwear!.!.but i do anyway and you can only wear a bra if it the same colour as the skin or your leo!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i don't wear anything
my teacher says that you're not obeying the dress code if you have ugly panties/bra sticking out and I've seen girls with low leos and bras on it U-G-L-YWww@QuestionHome@Com

no no no no!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

heehe
i dont wear my panties!.!.


but yes, i do wear a sports braWww@QuestionHome@Com