leotard

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One is familiar and increasingly specific: a good leotard, fleece-lined tights, an extra water bottle, Band-Aids for blisters, putty-colored flats for barre, a pair of low, strappy heels for salsa.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

“In six years of showgirling, this has been my worst summer,” said a different young woman, this one dressed in a purple leotard.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

She was in the John Lewis store in Brent Cross, west London with her children to find a leotard, tutu and tights for her three-year-old daughter Emily, who was about to start ballet lessons.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

“What I’ve experienced taking adult ballet is that no one is watching,” said Sommerville, who dressed in a black leotard, black nylon warm-up shorts, white tights and white Birkenstocks the day we spoke.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

She said to me, “Well, sweetie, you won’t be able to wear a long-sleeved leotard with a turtleneck when you’re a world-famous ballerina, so you might as well get used to not wearing one now.”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince