Dance Dresses
Going out for a dance competition is much different than just getting ready for a night out on the town. You cannot dance in an evening gown or formal gown. Why is it so important to have the special dress and shoes for dancing? Well, have you ever tried to shovel snow off your front porch in high heals and a mini skirt? It is hard to maneuver and you cannot walk very well on the ice with the high heals. The same is true with dancing. You need to wear the clothes and accessories that are designed for the activity that you are about to participate in. An evening gown will not work in place of ballroom dance dresses.
What is the difference between an evening or formal gown and ballroom dance dresses? A dance dress is tight where it needs to be tight. They are loose and flowing where they need to be loose and flowing at. Evening gowns are not designed to be worn for dancing so vigorously. Yes, dancing does usually take place when a person is wearing a gown such as a bridesmaid or prom gown, but the person usually doesn't dance so fiercely. The major points that a judge and the audience are looking for are hidden in an evening gown where when you wear a dress designed for ballroom dancing the parts of the body are made obvious and seen easily. A ballroom dance dress will allow you to move freely and confidently during the entire competition. You will feel the dress stretch with your every move and you will have the confidence to continue moving knowing that the dress is not going to tear down the back. A dress not designed for dance cannot give you that reassurance.
Finding the right dress for your body shape and that suits your taste might be a little bit more difficult than one would think. Not only do you want to find a dress that you like, but you need to be able to find a dress that will fit in your budget. Keep in mind that just because a dress has a cheap price it doesn't mean that it is made of cheap quality. Usually dresses for ballroom dancing are rather expensive. You should ask your dance instructor where would be a good place to find high quality dresses for a decent price. Your instructor should be able to point you in the right direction.
