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3. The importance of tights
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Why wear tight-fitting leotards
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It provides a better view of what you are doing i.e. stomach muscle movements, if the spine is relaxed and tailbone is down.
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It allows correct movement and posture e.g. some dancers may develop tilted shoulders because their ill-fitting leotards keep sliding off at their shoulders. |
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Why pink tights
Although black is more flattering and less revealing, pink tights make it easier to see:
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your hip turn-out
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if your knee is straight in arabesque
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what your muscles are doing |
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