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Adidas/February 2022/
3 minute read

Dance Outfit Ideas for Every Style

Five, six, seven, eight! Get inspired by dance class outfit ideas for hip hop, contemporary, K-Pop and more, and curate your signature dancer style with adidas.

What should I wear to dance class?

Dance is for everyone — whether you feel like you’ve got two left feet or you can instantly find the rhythm. Dance practice is a chance to move your body, get some exercise and develop a new skill. But beyond the moves, picking out a dance outfit is a way to express who you are and help tell the story of the choreography.
 
Although different styles of dance have clothing preferences, the main criteria is stretchy, flexible fabric. Above all else, wear something you’re comfortable in, both physically and mentally. Clothes that restrict your movement can get in the way when you’re trying to master a new move. Similarly, if you’re wearing something that you don’t feel good in, then you won’t have a great time in dance practice. Outfits with layers will keep you warm to and from the studio, as well as throughout the warm-up routine. Find the style of dance you’re interested in and get some dance outfit ideas from adidas.
 
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Hip Hop Clothes

Hip hop is all about comfort, personal expression and authenticity. If you’ve got comfy everyday clothes, then you’ve already got a hip hop dance outfit. The key to dressing for hip hop is choosing clothes that accentuate the fluidity of your moves, like sweatpants, loose tees, and sweatshirts. Men and women will often wear joggers, sweats, or gym shorts, and pair them with an oversized tee, a crop top, or a tank top with a flannel or sweatshirt over it. Some go all in with baggy sweats and a big tee for an androgynous vibe, or you can pair slim leggings with a flowy crop top for a sleek, feminine look. Make your outfit your own with accessories like bucket hats, beanies, baseball hats, necklaces, chunky socks, and face masks.
 
Shoes: Comfortable, casual sneakers. Skate shoes and basketball-inspired shoes are popular choices because of their support and looks, plus they have the right amount of traction to keep you stable without too much grip like a running shoe would have. Most studios don’t allow shoes with black soles or shoes that have been worn on the street, because they can leave marks and debris on the floor, so designate a pair or two just for dance class.
 
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Contemporary

This expressive style of dance can lean more baggy or tight-fitting, based on class type and dancer preference. Leggings paired with crop tops, long sleeve shirts, or tank tops can create a sleek look that displays your posture, which is good for Jazz and Lyrical dance, while loose-fitting sweats and a tee will flow with your movement, adding texture to your choreography.
 
Shoes: Bare feet, contemporary half shoes or foot gloves.
 

Ballet

Ballet practice focuses on posture and elegant, long lines. For beginner ballet, you can wear tight-fitting yoga clothes like leggings, tank tops or long sleeve tops. You can also wear tights and a leotard, which are required for more advanced classes. A ballet skirt over your tights adds a feminine feel. Many dancers wear sweats and a comfortable jacket over their ballet attire to warm up in.
 
Shoes: Ballet soft shoes or pointe shoes for pointe class.
 
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K-Pop

K-Pop dance practice outfits — like the ones worn by Blackpink and other K-Pop powerhouses — are usually casual and expressive. Anything you’d wear for a hip hop class works well, like sweats, leggings, cropped tees, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. For a performance, K-Pop outfits are more showy, with skirts, shorts, shiny fabrics and accessories to make the look pop.
 
Shoes: Sneakers, boots, or occasionally heels in a performance.
 

What to bring to dance class:

• A water bottle
• A sweat towel
• Street shoes to go to and from the studio
• Dance shoes — only to be worn on the studio floor
• A bag to hold all your gear. 
 
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Whether you’re going to dance class with friends or following along to a video at home, you’ll be decked out in the right gear so you feel your best. Explore adidas range of Originals clothing, shoes and accessories for comfortable gear that will fit right in on the dance floor.
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