Are Dance Costumes Inappropriate?
By Mariah Rollwagen There is a lot of debate in the dance community about whether or not skimpy dance costumes are inappropriate for young dancers. Many people, like the author and self-proclaimed “dance mom” of this Huffington Post article , believe that the current trend of dance costumes is inappropriate and needs to change. Dancers are often seen in rhinestone bras and small shorts or briefs by the age of 5 years old. Are these costumes inappropriate for young girls to perform in? Photo By Sherry Hauser From the age of 12, I danced competitively and saw these types of dance costumes among many different studios and students of many different ages. Many of our classes required us to rehearse in sports bras and shorts or tight leggings. This was required to help the teachers see our bodies more clearly in order to correct our technique. Although my opinion may be unpopular, I believe these “skimpy” types of costumes allow judges to more clearly see the dancers’ performan...