Leotard

Mark the string with a marker or pen at the point where the string comes full circle around your subject and is touching the string where you started. Then, you can use a ruler to measure that length of string from the end to the marked point to get the girth measurement. How can I […]

Girth: Measure from the center of the shoulder, down the front, through the legs, and up the back to the starting point on the opposite shoulder. B. Bust/Chest: With arms down, measure around the fullest part of the chest. C. Waist: Measure around the body at the natural waistline. What is girth on a size […]

circumference. Girth by definition is the measure around anything; circumference. So it is the distance around an object and is used in shipping to determine how much a package will cost to ship. For shipping quoting it is the linear conversion in inches or centimeters of a parcels dimension. What is girth measurement of a […]

Waist Girth Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the torso that is halfway between the 12th rib and the iliac crest. What part of the body is the girth? The most common girth measurements are taken around the midsection (waist and hip) and used to determine fat gain/loss and/or predict the risk for […]

The ballerinas break it down into notes. First into the aroma of moisture and sweat: “there’s that dreadful smell of men dancing that lingers for hours and hours on end. All the things that you don’t see – we have to endure,” says one dancer. How do dancers keep from smelling? You can try wearing […]

That goes for manicures, too. Team USA gymnasts Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee have both proven they love a good nail-art design, but the way they wear them has to be within reason. Flashy nails that could distract the judges from the routine being performed are not allowed. Can gymnasts get their nails done? The […]

Rigorous exercise undertaken by young girls, combined with a negative energetic balance, is related to substantial physiological changes in a competitor’s body, often leading to hormonal imbalance manifested by: delayed puberty, delayed menstruation, menstrual disorders, and even long-term secondary amenorrhoea. What do professional dancers do on their period? There are many challenges a dancer faces […]

Naomi Osaka leads the top ten with $57 million, but the presence of a gymnast and a WNBA player shows sponsors are starting to cast a wider net. There is plenty to worry about in the world of women’s sports: disparities in pay and facilities, poor working conditions, a lack of media coverage, even outright […]

Uniforms for both teams are created with tech fabrics designed to help athletes keep warm and perform in competition. Why Team USA Gymnastics have different uniforms? According to Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, who’s providing commentary for NBC in Tokyo, the reason is simple. Blue leotards are for those competing in the team events. The […]

Wrap the costume in a protective layer. You always want to put the outfit under a breathable cover, so it doesn’t gather dust. If you’re hanging the dance costume, a cloth garment bag works well. Don’t use a plastic garment bag as that will trap air, which will turn into moisture over time. How do […]

And some are going to drastic lengths to remove them – or even to stop them developing in the first place. According to ESPN magazine, gymnasts push themselves to the ‘brink of starvation’ to avoid developing breasts and a host of professional athletes have spent a lot of money to surgically reduce them. Why do […]

The brand has earned itself an enviable reputation of making dancewear and dance shoes that have a nearly unbeatable level of performance. Capezio work closely with dancers in product development, which ensures their hard working shoes with their functional features make them the go-to, dance shoes for today’s dancer. Are Capezio shoes comfortable? Experience absolute […]

A study published in 2004 showed that intense gymnastics training can impact the musculoskeletal growth and maturation that is supposed to occur during puberty, but, research conducted by Malina et al, investigating the ‘Role of Intensive Training in the Growth and Maturation of Artistic Gymnasts’, found that Can gymnastics stunt puberty? A 2013 study from […]

Keep them. That’s what we do, we keep them, all of them. Why do we keep them? Donate Them. Check with local theater companies, pre-school programs, or school drama and dance departments. Also, if your studio offers dance camps throughout the summer, they may be interested in using them as well. Sell Them. What can […]

How to Wash Dance Costumes Add in a mild detergent. Mix in about a tablespoon to half of a tablespoon of Dawn or Forever New to the bucket of cold water. Add in Baking Soda. Add in hydrogen peroxide. Mix everything together. Hand-wash your dance costume. Rinse your dance costume. Wring clothes by hand. Pat […]

Vinegar. Other dance moms have reported success with using white vinegar to rid a costume of stink. The theory behind using vinegar is that, like vodka, it will kill the bacteria that is creating the funk. How do you get body odor out of a costume? White vinegar is a powerful odor neutralizer and works […]

Gymnastics wristbands are typically made out of cotton, which means that they are washable! As it turns out, you can just toss them into the washing machine with your laundry. Before you do, though, it’s a good idea to put them in a mesh laundry bag—that will keep them together and prevent snags. How do […]

Your bodysuit would love to be hand washed. Prepare cold water with soap or detergent. Soak your bodysuit for at least 1 hour. Gently rub it with your hands. Rinse it with running cold water until all detergent is cleaned. Squeeze out extra water gently. Line dry your washed bodysuit to prevent altering its shape. […]

Popular “mild” detergents include brands such as Joy, Ivory, Dawn, and eco-friendly options such as Seventh Generation, Ecover, and Dishmate. What is the most mild detergent? Start with these eight: gentle, fragrance-free, and they don’t skimp on efficacy—so that favorite sweater remains clean and cozy. True Laundry 101 Load Clear Laundry Detergent. Dinobi Laundry Detergent. […]

Wear as Pants Another fact: The unitard doubles as a really fantastic pair of leggings. Wear with any other blouse you’d pair with black, tight pants. It’s best to stick to oversized or cropped silhouettes for this outfit, as anything in the middle can feel a little uncomfortable. How do you wear a short unitard? […]