So You’ve Decided You Want To Compete…
Yay! So you’ve practiced for weeks now and learned a couple of cool new moves, and feel like you are ready to compete. Great! Here are some tip-top tips to help you waltz to success!
Dancers Caroline and Jackson modeling a typical newcomer or bronze Smooth/Standard costume
What to wear to your first competition
Smooth/Standard:
Follows– a dress or skirt slightly shorter than ankle-length, dance shoes, a well-fitted shirt/tank top or leotard
Leads– white shirt, black pants, black socks, black belt, solid color (usually black) tie or bowtie, (optional black vest), dance shoes
Dancers Eric and Mimi modeling a typical newcomer Latin/Rhythm costume
Latin/Rhythm:
Follows – a shorter skirt or dress with some movement, a top or leotard, black spanx (for under your skirt)
Leads – black button-down shirt or tight turtle-neck, black pants, black socks, black belt, dance shoes
Before you splurge on leotards and skirts, reach out to our executive board to ask about our team closet or check the inventory in our Linktree! We have shoes, skirts, tops, even costumes for higher level dancers that you can borrow.
CHECK OUT OUR NEWCOMER COMPETITION SURVIVAL GUIDE
Everything you need to know about competitions- and More!
Typical Away-Comp Packing List!
Styling Long Hair
And as always, feel free to reach out to our Competition VP Ryan Haney at competitions.osudancesport@gmail.com if you still have any questions!