southerndancemum Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 DD has a couple of junior auditions coming up. Any suggestions on what she should wear? She's desperate to wear tights but I'm not convinced. Should she wear a belt with her leotard? And assume a criss cross strap leotard not good either? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Oh and verdict on split soles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hello southerndancemum, What to wear for auditions is a frequently discussed subject! I will try to find some threads on the subject. Here's one to keep you going: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/4884-leotards-for-auditions/?hl=%2Baudition+%2Bleotards#entry60073 If you search the forum for "audition leotards" you should find some more. Also, if you haven't already seen it, one of the "sticky" threads at the top of the forum is all about Lower School auditions. If you search that thread for "leotard" I bet there's some discussion on the subject. In the meantime, my advice would be: socks (panels like to be able to see the see leg muscles in juniors) full sole ballet shoes with a single elastic (or split soles if that is what is usually worn) yes to waistband/belt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Here's another thread; post #24 onwards: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/554-ja-auditions-2012/#entry7508 And another: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/7657-audition-leotard-advice-from-you-wonderful-balletco-parents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thank you Spanner, you're a ☆ :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I agree with Spanner- it coincides with the advice we have been given 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancerMiax Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 High legged leotards makes your legs look longer and wearing a different (but not scary bright) leotard makes you stand out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancerMiax Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 High legged leotards makes your legs look longer and wearing a different (but not scary bright) leotard makes you stand out :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 An insiders knowledge. Plain paler coloured leotards are favoured for young applicants but dark one fine, no fancy straps, with a waistband. socks and full sole shoes with elastics x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 If u choose higher legs make sure it is it one they don't need to keep yanking out of their derierre x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks balletqs. We have opted for standard cut pale blue with belt. She's agreed to socks (white or pink with a pale blue leotard?) she has split sole canvas shoes with X elastics. Should I get her standard ones do you think? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 pink socks are the norm for girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Def go for pink socks and personally I always put my girls in clean, but not brand new, satin shoes as they give feet (even dodgy ones like mine) a lovely line. They feel special too! They don't needto be pricey ones as long as they fit the foot nicely. Dance direct normally do some nice fitting ones I like the sansha ones. All the best I'm sure she will look lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Oh and they have them with a single elastic. At the end of the day it is what she is happiest in. I don't allow split soles until they are well into their teens for many reasons but that is just me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks balletqs DD feels most comfortable and thinks she dances better in her split sole satin ones that she wears for festivals. But she has full sole both satin and leather for normal class work. I'd love to know your reasons for not allowing them in split soles till older. DD mixes with much older girls at dance so we go on what they have unless directed otherwise due to not having any other advice :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 There are some threads on here about split sole shoes. I am sure doneone will put you in the direction of them. There is a lot of research but I have found that the foot is not allowed to strengthen and develop fully and they tend to encourage 'scrunching' of the foot which can create potential injury. I have also found that metatarsals can get lazy in them in young dancers. I think they are great for a rest from pointe shoes for teens upwards and also once a student has learnt and studied and put correct use and alignment of foot in practice. Plus they tend to have done most of the growing by then. They are nice to feel the floor then. But until then the full sole gives the young foot something to work against and more support. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 *someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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