I need to make a ballet costume. Please help me!?

I have to perform a short ballet solo at my dancing school and I need a costume. It must be lyrical i.e. not a tutu and it must homemade. If anyone has any simple ideas PLEASE tell me! Love from Lyla

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Get a leotard, tights, and some long strips of fabric, start at one shoulder and twist the fabric around your body and then down the opposite leg to the shoulder you started with.

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You need floppy, thin fabric so it flows well with the dance. Chiffon works well, and if you can find a plain large square chiffon scarf (maybe in a charity shop) you can cut a hole in the middle (carefully - it's easy to cut one too big) and sew a waistband round the hole either using a wide piece of satin elastic or matching/contrasting satin ribbon (which you tie, leaving long flowing ribbon strands).

If you can't find a scarf, there's an excellent fabric supplier at http://www.fabricland.co.uk - you have to place your order over the phone with a card. If you're not sure which fabric to choose, they will send you small snippets (swatches) before you buy. If you don't sew very well, try to find a fabric that doesn't fray at the edge, so you don't have to deal with a hem.

Don't be afraid to ask.

Buying the fabric yourself increases your options.

Another shape you might want to try is a semi-circle, with the flat side going round your waist. You can either make a small skirt with a flat waist, or a larger one with the waist gathered under a strip of fabric or ribbon for the waistband, like these: http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/...

If you're not allowed to use a pre-made leotard, make a simple dress by measuring around your bust and cutting a strip of fabric (slightly stretchy if possible) to go round, about six inches (15cm) deep at the front, going down to 4 or 5 inches at the back. Cut a couple of short shoulder straps, and then, in a contrasting floppy fabric, cut a large circular skirt, with a centre hole to stitch the bust part to. Use velcro to fasten it.

I made about 20 0f these dresses using this method for the tops (not full circles for the skirts though)

http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/... It works just as well with a square - making points at the bottom of the skirt.

Here they are in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxYHkjBdc...
You can buy tights and decorate the outfit yourself using materials from the local fabric store. You know your part better than anybody else, use your imagination to create the personality of this dance. Better yet, you can show off your inner dancer through your costume. Remember also the discount table of the fabric store is a great place to get ideals and bargains, so is the back of the closet. I have a beautiful black knit skirt that wraps, I had to dance at a nursing home so, I used the skirt with a black knit top. I double wrap the skirt ,tied an odd bow off center and danced the evening away, a la Ginger Rogers. Think about what you have in the back of the closet or packed away from summer, it can be quicker to alter what you have than to make it new.

Broke a leg, kid.

Renee

Where can you buy cheap ballet flats? do you have any good websites or stores in northwest indiana?

and perferabley, if the websites have free shipping and cheap ballet flats!! i need replies asap!!!

Where can you buy cheap ballet flats? do you have any good websites or stores in northwest indiana?opera mini

I bought cheap ones @ payless %26amp; just picked up a new pair from ---of all places--- Wal-Mart. I went in there for a birthday gift for my sons friend, snooped around a bit and was surprised when I found a comfy, cheap pair of flats. They were like 14.99

but, word of advice with flat shoes if you wear them for great lengths of time: cheap is not always best!!... %26amp; be kind to your arches

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Ebay. Type in ballet or ballet shoes or ballet flats in womens shoes.
Search google under CHEAP BALLET FLATS STORES and it should pop up a lot of stuff. If you are looking for ballet flat shoes to wear like everyday serach stores with Mary Janes, they are really cheap and cute.
your feet and poor toes and you're asking for cheap shoes? perfection comes with dedication and bad feet comes with bad bad shoes.
pay less any pay less around there
i bought mine at Payless, they we're $18.99. They are eally comfortable and i wear 'em like everyday. i'm sure you could get at the Payless site, payless.com.

Could I become competent at ballet at this age?

I would love to learn ballet and am 22. Obviously there is no way I could be a professional, but could I become a competent dancer? I haven't taken any type of dance lessons before but I have taught myself the basics of a few types of dance (doesn't mean I'm any good though!!) but I'm not particularly fit (certainly not unfit but not flexible etc). With enough practise and a good class is it possible that I could become a reasonable dancer (for fitness and enjoyment, not performance) or is it too late?

Could I become competent at ballet at this age?secure browser

You should definitely try ballet, it's not too late!!! If you really love it, you could take classes and practice at home and become quite good. My friend started ballet when she was 16, and now at 18 she competes.

Just commit yourself to stretching every day (for flexibility) and to practising, and you will get the hang of it.

Ballet is great for the body, so I do recommend you try it. It can keep you fit without having to run or do pushups, and can allow yourself to express yourself through movement. Also, because it is an exercise, you will realease endorphins and feel happier, and because it is stretching, you will realease toxins from your muscles and be able to fight illnesses better, and feel clean and loose.

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Go for it! I'm 24 and have considered it. It's never too late to pursue a dream!!!!
sure why not?! go into plays! its toe thats really hard! where you have to put the wood block in your shoes to make it look like your on your toes. but ballet you could definitely do!
If you want to try it, try it. If you don't like it, just quit =)
It鈥檚 definitely not too late to become competent, confident and even to perform. I have seen it with my own eyes over and over again. I include pointe work as well. It will depend, however, on the same factors that apply to anyone; your natural physical gifts, your dedication and time commitment and the expertise of your teachers. I recommend this book; Classical Ballet Technique by Gretchen Warren. If fact, I recommend it to EVERYONE interested in classical ballet. The images in particular are invaluable, the terminology is precise and you will refer to it constantly. Good luck, don鈥檛 push too hard鈥?it does take time measured in years, not months.
i would suggest taking adult classes. many studios have them! its really fun apparantly. lol. i got my mom to take it and she loved it and actually got really good. they have age groups at my studio like 20-30, 30-40 and 50 and up. it would be a lot of fun if you work at it. its not too late!
YES! You certainly can. Actually, there is a woman at the studio I dance at who began dancing in her 70's and, though she isn't the most common dancer, she is amazing at it! So at 22? Learning to dance ballet, even without experience, should be relatively easy with a bit of effort.
dont sell your self short .....you can always becoem MORE then competatn...if its your passion do it even as hobby by your slef or freinds or comunity theart

I no nothing about profeessional ballet and whathte age rangeis but if you are good dont let your own thinking stop you form at least trying out a few times

ona complete side i am leaving you witha silly vid that the only thing incommomn with the subject is it has to do with dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtiKpqgUL...

How can I clean my ballet slippers?

I do ballet and I practice for about two hours, 5 days a week, and 5 on saturdays. It's nasty, but I never clean my flats. I just buy a new pair when they start to look awful or smell. Well, I have a pair of black leather slippers that I love and have used for many preformances, and I don't want to throw them out. How can I clean them?

Thanks

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With a leather shoe cleaner.

How can I clean my ballet slippers?amc theater opera theater

Place them in the washer on delicate, large load so they will have plenty room.

Or you could hand wash them will gentle soap, rinse and throw them in the dryer.

You could take them to the local dry cleaning but i would do it myself personally!
you can just put them in the wash, but DO NOT PUT THEM IN THE DRYER!!! they will shrink!

Is it ok for a boy to wear girls tights to ballet class ?

I am attending a beginner ballet class.I am 21 years old and am the only male in the class.Male ballet tights are very expensive and my mother has suggested wearing a pair of womens ballet tights(black) which are cheaper.Up to now I haven't worn tights to class but I would like to as all the girls wear tights.

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Yes you can wear tights branded for women, they aren't really much different from mens tights other than womens/unisex tights are not quite as thick. If you do go with womens/unisex tights you will need to wear a pair of shorts over them cause they are a little more see through or wear two pairs of them. I have seen and heard of a couple of guys wearing tights branded for women in skin tone color under shorts during the winter to keep their legs warm in the studio. As long as you are comfortable with it and your dance instructor is ok with it then it will work.

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i mean you said black as long as they aren't pink or something i don't see what the problem is. it's not like anyone's going to able to tell they're women's. so go for it!
Well.. I think womens ballet tights are built differently to men's.. so i would reccomend the men's even though they might be a bit more expensive..

But i would sujest going on ebay.. and buying a 2nd hand pair or even a new pair for much cheaper..

www.ebay.co.uk or .com

you could even go to your nearest 2nd hand shop or even a dance shop that does 2nd hand.. or 1st hand =o)

I hope this helps..

Have Fun in your first ballet class =o)
mens tights are different. You would be best going to a second hand store of art/dance. Or buying them on ebay. I dont know it you can actually tell the difference in men and wemons I think that one just has a little more room in place for certen packages if you know what I mean.
I don't think they'll be very comfortable, and if you're tall you'll have a hard time finding a pair long enough.

What about bike shorts? That might work better. Maybe women's tights from a plus sized store, like Lane Bryant.

How about these places? These tights don't seem too expensive to me.

This one has men's Capezio tights for $15.75.

http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/defaul...

http://www.allaboutdance.com/s.nl/sc.2/c...

http://www.discountdance.com/search/cape...
Well, usually no. There is a reason they make special mens' tights. They are thicker and more suited for mens' genital areas and legs.

If you do decide to wear female black tights, wear two pairs layered, and wear athletic shorts over your tights.
i think it will be better if your wear male ballet tights as they will have a different style to the girls

Has anyone been to NYSSSA ballet? Did you like it? Was it worth while?

I'm a 13 year old thinking about going to the nysssa ballet summer program, but before i make a decision i want to make sure it's the right one. I'd love to hear about all experiences you've had at this or any other nysssa camp!

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It was great. Learned a lot and most definately worth it. Hope you enjoy it.

What do you do in ballet ?

what do u do in ballet and would it keep you fit ?

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I agree with Janelle, here. Ballet is not just dancing around on your tippy toes...it is painful and a lot of hard work. I would explain but Janelle has a done a fair job at it.

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You dance around on your toes. Yes I believe it would keep you fit.
You dance in plays, your movements are like a language. It's fancy play dancing. You need terrific flexibility and balance. Your legs would become powerful. But you also have to be very thin and good looking to perform on a grand stage.
Did you know that you can just take the ballet course just to keep fit? it's great exercises and helps stretches the kinks out of the muscles and tendon. My mother at age 45 recovered from breast cancer surgery by taking the ballet course just for the physiotherapy
ill tell you what ballet is becasue ive been doing it since i was 2 and im 15 now.. ballet is very diffuclt becasue you have to have the right technique such as pointed toes, flat back, great posture, poise, straight knees, so on and so fouth.. ballet does keep you fit espically when you get to the higher levels such as elemantary or intermediate foundation.. i am in elemanrty and there is alot of turns.. and devolpes.. which is a very hard things to to.. ballet is alot more than people thiink like its just not a tutu and shoes and you go out on your toes.. there is alot more... ballet is ggreat i love it..! but i would suggest taking a ballet course or introducory before trying it at a studio.. becasue it will be a good intro to the hard steps and new things you will learn.. a typical ballet class for me is a warm up at the bar which is piles toundues gissades and normally grand battement and devolpes then you move in to the center and do center practice which involes jumps (allegro) blancing excerises por de bra kicks and more devolpes and lotsa turns.. then you will do steps across the room to help you.. then normally there is a study, combo or a little dance that we will do and preform in small groups.. ballet is painful and alotta hard work.. go for it! try it see if all you do is dance around on our little tippy toes.. were actually dancing on blisters torn muscles inguries and pain.

i hoped this help you a bit..

xoxox

keep.on.dancing.*

j.*