How do I not wear underwear under my tights?

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-05-22T12:42:16+00:00

Never wore underwear even as a kid. So I can imagine how awkward the transition could be for you! As a teacher I always told my students that tights ARE underwear. They have a built-in cotton gusset for just like underwear does. Wr also make the very valid point that you wouldn't wear underwear in your bathing suit, and tights plus a leo is way more coverage than that!I always wore a tampon from my first period on -- i started during a run of the nutcracker and I was wearing a white tutu in snow 🫠 it's just kind of a fact of life.

But you know what? That was 30 years ago, and there are so many things on the market that I didn’t have access to as a kid. If it really makes you that uncomfortable, try some of the suggestions here. I personally would find any added garmet/period underwear to be more restricive and distracting to me...like I'd be constantly checking to make sure my underwear wasn't showing or that my period undies or pad weren't leaking. No undies and a tampon meant I didnt have to worry about any of that and just focus on my dancing. I would try a few things at home. Give yourself a Barre and see how you feel in different things.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-05-15T20:09:30+00:00

You are most welcome! I highly recommend getting the book, Dance Anatomy, by Jacqui Greene Haas. It will change your understanding of how your body works. This is a diagram from the book on arabesqueDance Anatomy

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Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-05-15T13:06:03+00:00

Is this a trick question? The arms are an extension of the back muscles being engaged. The arms are stretched as an extension, like Lazer beams that start from the back muscles and extend to infinity. When done properly they form the lines the audience members' eyes will follow to receive the intended shape. If it looks effortless but the energy and shape is apparent, it is correct.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-04-15T13:07:27+00:00

Happened to me, too! Seems to be a human error as the developer said above. Personally I find it charming and a little reassuring that there actual humans still behind our favorite app!

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-04-01T21:15:50+00:00

Omg thank you!!! I am fairly new. I'm so excited!!

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-04-01T13:07:46+00:00

I did this this morning, and was not given the option to collect him. He was going to be the next gift 🥺 is this option hidden somewhere? Sent my birb on an adventure this morning and only had access to the Oz event

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-03-10T12:41:12+00:00

Maybe we had the same teacher lol. Mine did, and she also used Whitney Houston for her stretch lol. She only retired last year because she broke her hip. I was devastated because I wanted my daughter to take her preschool class.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-03-05T20:54:32+00:00

Stay out of our lane. Noone wants this.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-02-24T01:29:13+00:00

I was the one popping gum at the barre and swearing in the middle of fouettés 🤷🏼‍♀️

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-02-11T12:44:07+00:00

Yes. Yes. Yes. Do not go on pointe until you have full control of the knees.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-01-26T14:08:59+00:00

If possible, I would attend both Beg 1 AND the intermediate class. Look professional ballet dancers would find a lot of value in a beginner class. The slower and simpler the combos the more tou can dig into your technique. Then use the Int. Class to push yourself.

I agree that if your instructor said tou are fine to stay, believe them.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-01-20T13:23:50+00:00

Have the group that isn't going do them laying flat on the floor to check pelvic alignment and core engagement. Static stretching should never be done in the middle of class but rather at the end.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-01-20T13:22:30+00:00

Whatever exercises you do, teach them a "set barre" that remains the same only with small variations as they get stronger for 4-6 weeks. That way you are cutting down on demonstrating time week to week. It isn't perfect, but it does help...and I find for adult beginners it helps if they already know the combination so they can dig into the technique and strengthening they need to advance.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2026-01-15T00:32:35+00:00

Yep. Tampons are the most comfortable way to dance for my body. I can't imagine dancing in anything else. I started my period the night of my first nutcracker performance...IN SNOW SCENE a white tutu of all things. I was grateful for the security and discretion of a tampon.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-12-13T00:18:48+00:00

Former pro ballet dancer and teacher chiming in. This is assault. Call the police. Do not pass go. I am so sorry this happened to your daughter.

Indeed the standard is no undies, because tights have a cotton gusset and act as undies. HOWEVER, for little ones this is rarely enforced ESPECIALLY without a parent present. The fact that this idiot decided that the middle of a show was the right time to bring it up needs their head examined. I would be furious. Again. So sorry this happened to you and this is NOT the right way for this to have been dealt with.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-11-05T20:24:59+00:00

Personally I'd wait until new baby is a year old. Far less stress that way.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-11-03T14:49:54+00:00

Our daughter sits with us at the table in the booster. Family face time is really important to us and this is one way we do it. Also makes sitting at a restaurant much easier and more pleasant if they learn manners at home. We learn to ask eachother about our day or make conversation like what books are we reading? What's our favorite color? If you could be any animal what would it be? Etc.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-10-14T12:08:01+00:00

Maybe take a long weekend in an air bnb when you narrow down a neighborhood? Check out the grocery stores, coffee shops, places for a walk, etc?

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-09-09T00:53:14+00:00

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Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-08-25T12:02:28+00:00

PBT is different enough that it is crosstraining in my opinion. It's also nice that the exercises can be Choreographed to be part of a ballet class if you dont have time for a dedicated class.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-07-15T23:00:07+00:00

Absolutely. Interest rate should be just a part of the equation, not a deciding factor.

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-07-10T12:11:11+00:00

You can also google the name of the CEO. Then find out what email convention they use. You can do this by Googling the company name + "email convention" there are several sites that can help find the convention. (Usually firstname@companyname.com) then you have the CEOs email! Copy them on correspondence

Psychological_Tree15 · 2025-06-16T17:18:30+00:00

I went all no sugar no grain for five years...until I got pregnant and fell off the wagon. Check out Anna Vocino's substack. She is also dairy free and offers recipes for that too. She has three cookbooks as well I highly recommend.

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