Dance belt
Specialized undergarment worn by male ballet dancers
Dance belt
A dance belt is a kind of specialized undergarment commonly worn by male ballet dancers to comfortably support their genitals. Most are similar in design to thong underwear. Dance belts were developed in the early 1900s for male dancers to wear during training and performances to keep the genitals from moving to present a smooth and inexplicit contour to onlookers, especially under bright stage lighting. A dance belt resembles a thong undergarment in design but has a wider waist belt, also to give a smooth appearance. From the back, the belt is connected by a narrow piece of elasticized fabric to the bottom of a front triangular panel. This strip is concealed between the buttocks in what is sometimes called a "T-back" design. Other styles have a seat, similar to briefs, but under a tight costume, they risk causing "panty lines". Unlike an athletic supporter (jock strap), it lacks a pair of elasticized straps from the pouch back out to the upper thighs. The Japanese fundoshi shares some...
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