does a costume make a dance ?

[twinkletoes]

costumes come in all differnt designs and colours but do you really need them !? if some one dances in a bright coloured cat suit does it make their performanc betther than if they danced in black troussers with a black top ? is a pretty costume really nesisary ?

[mazzy]

in festivals or competions then i definately think costumes are necessary in order to make a rounded performance. if you think about it, if you went to see a play you'd be a bit dissappointed if the actors/actresses weren't in costume. same thing with a musical/ballet. the costumes just finish it all off and can give different dances different styles or influences.

[Fred Astaire]

I think the costume has to be relavant - If its a showy number then you need 'glitz'.

If you were doing something from Grease for example then jeans and tee shirts would be better.

You need to have a costume, but its not always a good idea to 'dress it up' just for the sake of it.

Fred

[tapper89]

I think a costue can help get the idea of the dance across to the audience.

Also in my opinion I feel like a dance better in costume, just makes you feel more like a 'proper performer' I guess, and less like your just in class with people watchin, if that makes sense?

[samantha]

I agree I think a costume does make a dance, however sometimes I think costumes can be over the top but that is just a personal opinion.
The aim of a costume is to help portray an idea of the dance, or a story, or a character.
The costume should still enable you too, move freely and not restirct you in anyway. So you should always be careful what material you use, and style. You do not want anything to tight or loose.

[sammy x]

costumes are important because it makes a dancer look well presented but the costume dosent make up the dance the dancer doess xx

[DanceWithYourHeart!]

in festivals costumes are very important as you can gain marks for your costume and loose them if things fall off sometimes simple costumes like a bright coloured titard with shimmertights and legwarmers for moderns is easy to get away with

[Lucy]

i think a costume is important because it makes a dancer look more profesional and makes a dance more interesting to watch

[disco dancer]

I think costumes are important for any dance. It really does help with portraying the idea of the dance.
I think it can also help the dancers who are performing, I use to love wearing the costumes it made the dances complete and felt I could perform to my best ability.

[jennyhicks]

My view is that a costume definitely completes and adds to a dance. Obviously, if the routine is lacking in talent, no dance costumes are going to help but out of all sports, dance costumes are an integral part.

[mjandrew]

I suppose it does but then isn't it quite nice to shock people when they think a particular costume sis going to be worn but a completely different one actually comes out?

[anne_lee]

costumes come in all differnt designs and colours but do you really need them !? if some one dances in a bright coloured cat suit does it make their performanc betther than if they danced in black troussers with a black top ? is a pretty costume really nesisary ?

CuStome just can add some colorful life but then the talent always the important thing as a dancer