However, even if you are not dancing five hours a day in hopes of becoming a professional ballerina or ballroom medal winner, the right equipment will optimize your enjoyment by keeping you comfortable and safe.
The style of clothing you wear will depend upon the type of dance and the venue. In choosing clothing, you should give consideration to your own comfort and safety as well as that of your partner. Lightweight cotton, such as Egyptian cotton or cotton lawn, is one of the coolest fabrics. This makes a good choice for shirts and tops. T-shirts are usually heavyweight cotton and will get extremely hot after a few minutes of dancing. They also hold the moisture close to your body leading to a hot, sticky uncomfortable mess.
An alternative to the t-shirt if you want to go casual is workout wear that wicks moisture away from the body.
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