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Everyone knows that wearing clothes that make you feel good improves your confidence and that is why it makes sense to pick your dance wear carefully. Get it wrong with an over the top outfit covered in bells and sequins and you will feel stupid but get it right and you'll find your dancing is injected with a new sense of vitality.

Obviously there are many different dance styles from ballet to hip hop and ballroom to jazz, and with every different style of dance comes a different style of dance wear which is particular to that genre of dance. For example, hip hop dancers wear hip hop specific dance wear like split sole trainers which give more flexibility to the feet. Bandanas are also widely seen on hip hop dancers, sometimes warn on the wrist or leg other times worn on the head on its own or under a baseball cap.

There are loads of websites on the internet where you can purchase new dance wear and some sites even have free delivery so it can really take the hassle out of getting a new dance outfit. The added bonus of online shopping is that you can get all your whole outfit and accessories from the same site instead of having to visit a different shop for every item. Some people do worry about buying clothes over the internet because you can't physically try them on, but most major dance wear sites will have a refund policy and will be more than happy to exchange your item for something else or simply return the money.

When looking for new dance wear there are a few important things that should be taken into consideration but the main factor is the fit. It is crucial that your new dance wear is the right size as if it is too big it may well fall off or it could actually cause injury if you trip over it. If your dance wear is too small it could make dancing painful and make dance time seem more like a chore! Also consider the material your new dance wear is made out of. Some manmade fabrics can make the wearer very hot as the material does not let the skin breathe properly. If you are worried about over heating when you are dancing then your best bet is to go for dance wear made out of either cotton or linen as these are both natural fabrics and are light and airy.

Many dancers also believe that choosing the right dance wear that looks good will help to keep the audience's attention focused on them when they are dancing. That is why you often see very elaborate dance wear at dance competitions and also why dancers like to pick their best clothes when they are auditioning. Dance choreographers also tend to say that good dance wear and clothes compliment the body's movement and show off the lines of the body better. So what are you waiting for? Get browsing for some new dance wear and add a little extra excitement into your dancing!