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"Finding the right ballroom dance costume can feel like a daunting task at first, but with a bit of guidance anyone with any body type can find that perfect fit. With shows such as 'Dancing with the Stars,' ballroom dance has made a huge comeback once again and with this it has been brought into the realm of pop culture. In the late nineties, ballroom dance had also made a splash with the famous Gap ad campaigns featuring models swing dancing with choreographed routines wearing Gap apparel. These types of televised promotions have always had an impact on how the masses feel about ballroom dancing and rally folks to desire giving it a try.Whether you are new to ballroom dancing or have been practicing for some time, choosing a costume for an upcoming public performance is extremely important. Here you will find four tips to help you along your journey:View slideshow:Ballroom dance costumesColor: When choosing color, there are several factors to take into account. If performing a Latin routine, color combinations such as red, black, and white can be very striking. Or if a waltz is on the agenda, softer shades like powder blue or baby pink work very well. Some no fail color schemes that professional ballroom dancers utilize time and time again are splashes of vibrant neon, which also look great against tan skin. Adornments are often a plus and will project that 'wow' factor on the ballroom dance floor. Some adornments dancers utilize are rhinestones, pave crystals, Swarovski crystals, and for softer costumes, feathers work really well. Consider your music choice and think about the emotion or impact you want to make on your audience through color.Cut for confidence: The cut of a costume is extremely important, because performers need confidence on the dance floor. Conveying emotion is a key element to the success of a performance and if the dancer is concerned about her costume not fitting properly, this will no doubt affect the overall reaction from the audience or if in a competition, even worse, the judges. This is why so many performers make use of a professional tailor or designer, so that they can get that perfect fit. It is also why many do not order online or from a catalog without trying on their garment first as some retailers have a no return policy and this can be very costly financially and to the performance.Comfortable for movement: The fabric that a ballroom dance costume is made from should be stretchy and easy to move around in. Most costumes will be sewn from Lycra,【Christian Louboutin Maggie 140mmhttp://www.christianlouboutinbeauty.com/christian-louboutin-maggie-140mm-p-1602.html】, spandex, chiffon, or silk. Due to the athletic nature of dancing, all dancers wear dance pants under their costumes if in fact it is a dress. Dance pants are not pants exactly, they are the modern word for the more traditional term, 'bloomers.' Dance pants ensure that during a performance there are not any peek-a-boo moments.Clarity of movement: What does the word 'clarity' mean? By definition the word means ""clearness of movement."" Although some gowns may be long, especially when performing a waltz, the cut needs to remain tea length barely brushing the bottom portion of the calf muscles. This is done so that the movement of the legs and feet can be seen. Likewise, this is why many dresses are cut shorter and tighter to accomplish the visibility of the body and the dance movements. Andrea Sawatzki and Stefano Terrazzino perform during the 'Let's Dance' TV show at Coloneum on March 23, 2011 in Cologne, Germany. Photo credit: Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images Video: Tips for choosing a ballroom dance costumeThe most important tip to remember is that ballroom dancing is meant for entertainment, therefore each dancer should feel confident in their costume choice. If the performers are having fun, the audience will as well and this is what it is all about. If assistance is needed in costume choice, ask a dance instructor or a ballroom dance designer for expert advice in finding the right costume for any unique needs. Suggested by the author: Fashion stylist to the stars, Marina BerberyanPark Lane Jewelry creates sparkle in Little RockJamileh Kamran School of Fashion Romas by Linda Rowe Thomas is full of flavor for fall/winter 2011Raul Torres es muy fabuloso"