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((Short description|Specialized undergarment worn by male ballet dancers))
((more citations needed|date=March 2023))
[[File:Dance belt for male ballet dancers.jpg|alt=Dance belt|thumb|A "nude" dance belt for dancers with light skin]]

A '''dance belt''' is a kind of specialized undergarment commonly worn by male [[ballet]] dancers to support their [[genitals]]. Most are similar in design to [[thong]] underwear.<ref name=":0">((Cite web |title=The Complete Guide to Dance Belts |url=http://www.dancebelt.info/17165091C1D94631B10E/readers-write-back-essays/dance-belts-for-horseback.html |access-date=3 May 2022 |website=Dr. Dancebelt's Guide - Dance belts for horseback riding |publisher=Dancebelt.info))</ref>

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 "[[panties|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 similarities with a dance belt.

The dance belt is usually "flesh coloured" - beige, dark brown or black - to make it less visible under a costume, or white, when it can be dyed to any color.  Some dances are performed wearing a dance belt alone.

A very few makers of dance belts provide instructions on wearing them comfortably.<ref>((cite web|url=https://dancejox.com/how-to-wear-dance-belt|title=How to Wear a Dance Belt|website=Dance Jox|date=31 August 2013 ))</ref>

The support pouch can be made of two layers of spandex fabric (or similar); or there may be a thin layer of padding to make the front smoother. The front is generally seamless.

== For other activities ==
Dance belts may also be worn for other public dance styles, and for other activities involving skin-tight costumes, such as  [[figure skating]], trapeze, acting, [[cosplay]] and equestrian sports. In those, especially dressage or other English riding disciplines, the purpose is protection, since trotting in a deep saddle can hurt or injure the testicles, particularly if the rider is inexperienced or has lost balance. The dance belt holds them up out of harm's way.<ref name=":0" /> 

==See also==
* [[Fundoshi]]
* [[Jockstrap]]
* [[Sports bra]]

==References==
((reflist))

== External links ==
* ((Commons category inline|Dance belts))

((Ballet))
((Dance))

[[Category:Dancewear|Belt]]
[[Category:Protective gear]]
[[Category:Undergarments]]

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