Confuddled Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 My daughter is going to her first audition, and we've just had the details through. It says she needs tights (ideally 'transition dance tights'). I have no idea what these are! She's only ever worn socks. I've done some googling, but wondered if anyone could recommend me a pair? Should be pink (I assume, her ballet shoes are pink) and fit a small 7yo (she's about 121cm). She can also be fussy about seams and how things feel... I'd be so grateful for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Transition is another name for convertibles. They have holes in the feet so they can be pulled up, useful if going straight from ballet class into modern or jazz. All the different brands do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Transition tights are simply tights that have a hole under the foot so that they can be rolled up and the children can go barefoot. Your local dance shop should have a range and be able to guide you on size .https://www.dancedirect.com/uk/_children/dance-tights/plume-convert-seamless-tights Capezio, Bloch, Plume -are just some the brands names. The link shows you an example of what they look like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuddled Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 That's brilliant, just what I needed. Thanks! Is there a particular reason for tights rather than socks? I'm going to do what the instructions say, but would it be a disaster to turn up in socks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 What is the audition for? Tights are aesthetically nicer for performances but often serious associate schemes like little ones in socks so they can see their legs working better. Most girls detest socks especially as they get older as it causes problems with undewear, feeling exposed etc & can't wait to graduate to tights. Some non RAD dance schools have everyone in tights & in the US it's very common too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuddled Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 It's for the Surrey Youth Ballet. She is only in the Grade 1 class, and they have socks. Grade 2 is also socks, and maybe 3 as well, though the older girls I see going to other classes definitely wear tights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Confuddled,there`s no such thing as a stupid question on this Forum! [And I love your Username]. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumToTu Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Good luck to your dd in her first audition. My dd will only wear Bloch Convertable tights (useful in auditions as she can roll them up if they need to look at her feet). We have tried lots of other brands but she has refused to wear them saying Bloch are the only ones which the seam is totally invisible doesn't create bumps under her leotard and isn't uncomfortable, she is very picky! Very frustrating if we need a pair in a hurry as I have to buy them online, but they aren't expensive and last a long time. Can't help on size, although they do run true to size for my dd, I think they come in small, medium, large child X Edited May 2, 2016 by Snowflake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuddled Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 I've just ordered the Bloch ones, as 'picky' is a good description of how my daughter can be. So hopefully she will like how they feel. Thanks! It's just a whole new world to me. Even the audition time slots aren't done in ages but in Seniors, Mids and Juniors and I don't know what those are! Luckily it doesn't matter as she is right at the bottom of the age range so she has to be a Junior - but I'd hate to google and then get it wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Gaynor Mindon convertable tights are a lovely pink - quite pricey but they wash well & last well! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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