You will most likely be seated or kicked out of class if you show up to a professional ballet company class without your attire. The reason for wearing this outfit is so that the instructor and the dancer can see the lines of your body and easily correct the mistakes made by the dancers and have a better understanding of the shapes of your body when working at the barre or crossing the floor with combinations. On the one hand, wearing ballet attire is a great way to correct your mistakes, but on the other hand, is it too much? There is an article written by Brena R. Price and Terry F. Pettijohn ii in which they address the issue "The effect of ballet attire on dancers' bodies and self-perception." (4) It is mentioned in the article that the use of mirrors and ballet clothes hinders the performance of a ballet company in the classroom. Since most dancers spend hours criticizing themselves, it can cause mental problems such as eating disorders and lack of self-confidence. The reason for this is that it shows an unnecessary amount of pressure for a dancer which can cause them serious problems