READING, PA (CBS) -- "Many years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication have led to this moment," said Jeanne Douglass on her Facebook page. The glorifying moment Douglass is referring to is when ...

In this era of yoga pants, it’s easy to forget the leotard—early active-wear that required the confidence of a naked emperor. Named after Jules Léotard, a 19th-century French acrobat (and a man), the ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — As Jordan Chiles stood at the end of the vault runway, the lights of Dickies Arena reflected off the 4,400 Swarovski crystals on her leotard, creating sparkles reminiscent of the ...

The “Final Five” took to the mat, balance beams, and all the gymnastics events in Rio donned in red, white, and blue, with all the bedazzle and sequins befitting the Gold medalists they became. But ...

The world may have grown accustomed to seeing Olympic gymnasts wearing leotards as they compete for the highest honor in the sport, but these garments haven’t always been the first pick for women.

When I signed up for my first adult ballet class in my 30s, I expected my technique to be rusty, but I didn’t expect to be totally stumped by what to wear. As a kid, my ballet school had a strict ...

WHITEFISH BAY -- A lot goes into being a successful gymnast: speed, power, grace, body control and, in some cases, apparel. The WIAA held its 50th annual state gymnastics meet in early March, just ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — A new workout studio that doubles as an activewear boutique opened its doors in the South Hills area of Charleston. "It's the best feeling when I see kids in my ...

There are endless hacks you learn as a gymnast. Sweaty palms? A generous layer of chalk will fix that. Need something to keep the bottom lining of your leotard in place? Here, try handy "butt glue." ...

Have you ever been to your local dancewear store or shopped online looking for a cute, elegant, or just a different leotard? As ballet dancers, in addition to dancing in beautiful tutus and costumes ...