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Tanning Tips for Latin Ballroom Dancers from Steps & Threads
You have got your perfect Latin dance costume with Steps & Threads, now getting yourself ready to look tanned is a tradition for any Latin and ballroom dancers in competitions and performances. It makes your muscle more toned, visually wilder and sexier with your dance move.
A well-applied tan enhances your stage presence, highlights your movements, and gives that polished professional look every dancer aims for. To achieve the perfect tan for your next performance, follow these essential tanning tips.
Step 1: Start Early
To get a good tan for the dance competition or performance, start your tanning process two days before your competitions.
Preparing ahead allows your skin to absorb and set the color evenly while minimizing streaks or patchiness.
Step 2: Apply the Self-Tanning Spray
Buy yourself a self-tanning spray, gently rub one layer all over your body or the areas that will be exposed after putting your dance outfit on.
If the skin on your elbows and armpit areas are naturally a little darker than the rest of your body, you may consider applying a layer of body lotion on these areas before putting the tanning product on top.
There is no need to put the self-tanning spray on your hands and fingers.
Let it sit for a few minutes before putting your clothes on.
Step 3: Protect Your Sheets and Sleepwear
When sleeping at night, it’s recommended to put a towel on top of your bedsheet, especially if yours is a white one. Alternatively, wear pyjamas with long sleeves and long pants.
This prevents the tan from transferring onto your bedding and keeps your tan smooth and even overnight.
Repeat the same process for the second day to build up a natural, deeper tone.
Step 4: The Final Touch on Competition Day
On the day of your Latin and ballroom dancing competition, put a thick layer of instant tan evenly on the body. This time, make sure you spread it evenly on your hands and fingers.
You can either buy shimmers separately and put it on top after the last layer of instant tan, or there are instant tan lotions that have shimmer in them already.
Do remember to put the tan on your neck and the back of your ears. However, there is no need to put the tan on your face. The make-up artists will do their magic to match the color on your body.
Step 5: Get Ready to Shine
Now with your perfectly tanned Latino skin, and the perfectly fitted custom-made Latin costume made by Steps & Threads, you are ready to shine on the dance floor.
Your confident glow and enhanced physique will make every step, spin, and movement stand out — leaving a lasting impression on the judges and audience alike.
