Jazz Dance Costumes

With names like Too Darn Hot, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Shake It Up (like those at Kelle Company), it’s no wonder jazz dance costumes are often known for their spunkiness.

Who could take their eyes off of a metallic dot dress with fringe? There’s so much movement in the costume itself, once it’s set to music, it’ll light the stage on fire!

Some exciting performances call for matching men’s and women’s costumes. AlgyPerforms.com offers a set in One O Clock Jump for women and men.

Lyrical Jazz Costumes

Jazz dance costumes aren’t all flash and crazy colors. Lyrical jazz costumes are often floaty, feminine, and look like watercolors splashed across the fabric. There are generally more layers to float with the music and the movements. In some ways, lyrical jazz costumes mimic the lines and feel of ballet costumes.

Here are a few examples from LeosDancewear.com to demonstrate the soft lines and pastel colors often found in lyrical attire.

For Kids

Kids can dance, too, and their outfits aren’t much different from their adult counterparts. There are still the striking pieces in bold colors like red and black, like the Viva Las Vegas ensembles found in the kids’ section of Kelle Company’s website.

There are even period-inspired pieces like the vinyl poodle skirt outfit called Rockin’ the Joint.

Planning a hoedown performance? Here are a few individual pieces to mix and match for kids. They’ll have Daisy Duke asking for shopping advice. Yeehaw!

Don’t Forget the Men!

Amidst all the brightly colored skirts, crop tops, and airy skirts for women and little girls, it’s easy to forget about the men’s jazz dance costumes. But what good would a performance be without a little bit of variety? That’s why there are brightly colored tops in button-up and tee styles for men, black pants for contrast, suspenders, and even hats.

You can even find earthier colors for men, perfectly suitable for more urban-style performances.

As mentioned earlier, you can often find men’s costumes to match the women’s.

Themes in Dance Costumes

Sometimes a whole group of jazz dancers will need semi-matching costumes to create a theme. Here is an example of a Hawaiian theme where kids are involved:

The Aloha dress for a little girl is made of Lycra and has ruffles. It’s available in yellow only.

Here is the matching outfit for one or some of the guys. It, too, is available in yellow.

Not looking for a matchy-matchy set of dancers? Add the Surfin Safari dress to the mix for the girls and the Surfin Safari two-piece set for the boys.

You can mix and match costumes until your heart’s content. Just surf the internet, where there are plenty of sites and costumes to choose from, or hit the costume stores on foot.

Accessories

Jazz shoes are simple and light. They get the job done without detracting from the performance or the costume itself. In most cases they’re neutral in color and don’t have many bells and whistles. They’re practical.

One fun thing about jazz costumes is the ability to add fun accent pieces without looking overdone or out of place. You can add hats like a sequin beret and look hot. It’s also the time for brightly colored boas, ribbons, flashy earrings, or whatever else you want to add. Not too many other dance styles allow this freedom of expression.

What to Consider

You can find jazz costumes in just about any color, style, or theme. In addition, they’re easy to mix and match. Just about anything goes. Jazz dance costumes aren’t usually like ballet costumes; they’re not always formulated to show off every flinch of a muscle. Jazz attire is much more laid back than the traditional tutus, tights, and bodices of ballet, or the tailored pieces of tap dance costumes.

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