i just got these tights, i haven't worn ballet tights before. i got them for the gym and am use to bike shorts and other spandex gym shorts. these are a little different they are very high in the waist, and are much tighter than expected. they are comfortable but take some getting use to. i dont dance in them so i have no comment there... but i have worn them to the gym and i felt very comfortable. the seam up the middle takes some getting use to, i guess if you dance you would wear a dancers belt. i didn't wear one or any underwear for that matter and i didn't have any problems. so to wrap it up these are good for running, working out, and dancing just keep in mind they are not low waisted and that takes some getting use to. 5 stars

I've gone through many versions of black tights as a dance student. M. Stevens' tights so far are the best I've worn. They are thick enough (the black version) that you don't have to double them up so that your skin doesn't show through. The milliskin material is wonderfully stretchy and breathable compared to a cotton/lycra blend. They've got a slight sheen to them, so if you don't want shiny tights, you might want to opt for a cotton/lycra blend instead (which Sansha does very well). I've had mine for about two years now using them 5 days a week for hours at a time and I can still wear them. I've had to sew up the crotch once but I wasn't surprised since I wear them ALL the time. You can also cut a hole in the bottom of the foot to make them convertible if you don't want to take them off every time (I do both ballet and modern and having to switch between footed and not is too much work). For white tights I would definitely buy two pairs, one will show almost everything. They've got a high waist which is nice if you want to attach elastic shoulder straps to hold them up. Definitely the only footed tight i'll ever need. 5 stars

I bought these tights in black as my first tights for ballet class. They are really a fantastic product. The fabric is soft and fits perfectly. I have heard that they often split in the crotch, but haven't worn them enough times to encounter any problems. All in all, perfect for dancers of all levels. 5 stars