A dancer’s choice of a dance belt generally depends on two factors: the material and the rise.

As for material, you can choose between cotton or microfiber. In both cases these are soft materials, with more or less padding at the front. Cotton is a natural, breathable material, but modern microfibers and technical fabrics also ensure breathability and are very comfortable.

The second factor, even more important when choosing a dance belt, is the height of the waistband. There are low-rise dance belts—used in contemporary dance, for example, even under culottes or briefs—and, moving up, regular-, mid-, high-, or very-high-rise belts with supportive elastic bands.

When the choice isn’t dictated by costume needs — such as pairing with low-rise pants or high-waisted tights — personal habit and each dancer’s physique come into play.

The high-rise or very high-rise styles provide greater support at the waist, giving a sense of core hold that helps the dancer feel more stable and supported. It’s precisely this structure that promotes the classic ballet dancer’s characteristic "carriage," that proud poise that sets them apart even offstage.

By contrast, regular-rise styles, similar in height to a standard brief, are better suited to modern dance: here the priority is freedom of movement through the torso, which calls for less rigidity and greater fluidity in transitions.

Among the most recommended are the Capezio High-Waisted N5930, available in black and nude, and the Bloch B3124, praised for its seamless construction. Another excellent option is the Body Wrappers M003, which features a soft-support elastic waistband and three-layer technical padding.

However, Wear Moi is the company that offers the widest selection in the men's range: in addition to classic brief-style models for children and adults, it offers dance belts with three different waistband heights — low, high, and very high — to meet every specific need.