Liturgical dance has become a very popular form of dance. It is done for praise and worship at church services and uses many fluid movements.
There are many options when it comes to choosing liturgical wear. The main thing to remember is to make sure whatever you choose flows with your movements, is easy to move in, and is comfortable.
The basis of liturgical wear is usually a basic, long-sleeve leotard. Some opt to wear wide collar bibs or capes as well. Leotards can be paired with either skirts or pants.
Liturgical skirts are long – either ankle length or barely touching the ground. There are circle skirts, which are slightly gathered at the waistline to create a pleated effect, double circle skirts, which are like circle skirts but a bit wider, and handkerchief skirts, which have an uneven hemline.
Wide legged or Palazzo pants are also common in liturgical wear. Palazzo pants can give the illusion of a skirt while standing still, but are visibly pants while in motion.
Most liturgical wear is made from nylon, polyester, or chiffon. The most common colors used in liturgical wear are majestic: deep purple, royal blue, red, gold, etc. Head wraps and scarves are also nice accessories to add to a liturgical outfit. Some even add a sequin belt over the skirt for a little something extra.
As far as shoes go, most liturgical dancers dance barefoot or wear a lyrical shoe that gives the illusion of being barefoot.
Alexandra Barbier has worked at Pampos Dance & Swim for three years and has served as a manager for two years. An experienced dancer for 15 years, she spent the majority of her dance training with the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre where she studied ballet and pointe and performed as a company member in their production of The Nutcracker. She has also performed with the Baton Rouge Little Theatre and Of Moving Colors modern dance company. Alexandra currently attends LSU where she is majoring in apparel design and hopes to become a costume designer. |
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