Why your dance shorts and bottoms matter
Dance shorts and performance bottoms need to move with you, give you the right coverage for your style, and stay comfortable through long classes and show days. Unlike general sports shorts or casual women's shorts, dance bottoms are cut and built for flexibility, kicks, splits and floorwork.
Whether you're after gym shorts for conditioning, cycling-style bike shorts for contemporary, or micro booty shorts for commercial and cheer, starting with a focused category like the CosiG AU bottoms collection makes it easier to find pieces built for the studio rather than general streetwear.
3/4 pants for class, warm-ups and travel days
3/4 pants are the option when you want more coverage than shorts but don't need a full-length track pant — good for travel days, warm-ups and the cooler end of an Australian studio. They work well over leotards or crops and leave enough room for stretching, conditioning and rehearsal.
The Chill 3/4 Pants are cut for a clean, comfy, effortless look you can wear to and from class as well as in the studio. Pair them with your favourite leotard or crop and you've got a layered outfit that works year-round in the Australian climate.
Classic sport shorts for dance and activewear
Classic sport shorts are a staple for conditioning sessions, rehearsals and casual wear, especially if you like a looser fit around the leg. They sit somewhere between traditional gym shorts and tailored running shorts, giving you room to move without feeling restricted.
The Racer Short has a sporty, streamlined shape with side binding detail that works just as well in the studio as it does in everyday athleisure. If you split your time between dance, gym and outdoor training, a style like the Racer Short can replace your standard running shorts while still matching your CosiG tops and leotards.
Bike shorts and bikepants for secure coverage
Bike shorts are the go-to when you want more length and security than hotpants or booty shorts give you. A lot of dancers wear bike shorts for contemporary, jazz, acro and conditioning as a more supportive alternative to general cycling shorts.
The Quinn Bike Short, Classic Bike Short and Sassie Bikepants give you a few different colours and cuts to choose from, all built to move with you in class and on stage. They cover what most AU dancers want for floorwork, acro skills and high-energy choreography without giving up on style.
Fold-over shorts and booty shorts for bold stage looks
When you need something shorter for commercial, hip hop, cheer or stage numbers, fold-over shorts and booty shorts give you the freedom of movement and bold look those routines call for. Dancers often pick them over generic short shorts because they're cut to stay put through kicks, turns and everything else.
The Lush Fold Over Short has a comfortable fold-over waistband you can adjust for more or less coverage. For stage and team looks that need to stand out, the Booty Shorts give you a high-energy silhouette suited to commercial, pom and cheer choreography, built specifically for dancers.
How to build a shorts and bottoms wardrobe
Deciding between bike shorts, booty shorts, 3/4 pants or cargo shorts comes down to the discipline, how much coverage you want, and how often you'll actually wear them. For conditioning and cross-training, secure gym shorts or bike shorts tend to work best; for commercial and cheer, fold-over shorts or booty shorts make more sense; and for travel days and warm-ups, 3/4 pants or cargo shorts are usually the more practical pick.
An easy way to build your wardrobe is to pick one staple from each category, starting with the CosiG AU bottoms collection: a versatile bike short like the Classic Bike Short, a bolder shorter style like the Booty Shorts, and a relaxed option like the Chill 3/4 Pants, so you're covered for every class, rehearsal and performance.
