Aurora Tights
Posted on January 04 2021
The Shade of Synchronized skating is a project collaboration between Aurora Tights and Get It Called that highlights three synchronized skaters in a self documented series covering the months from November to April. It details the experiences and thoughts of the skaters as they transition to complexion specific tights from Aurora Tights.
Aurora Tights
Posted on December 16 2020
Valon Faith Henry, an Aurora Squad Captain, discusses the importance of diversity and representation in Baton Twirling as she discusses her journey and experiences from a recreation team to a college team.
Aurora Tights
Posted on September 15 2020
Right now, "inclusive" seems to be the word on every dancewear manufacturer's lips. Au...
Ashley Stout
Posted on August 24 2020
Figure Skating in Detroit provides opportunities to girls that are life-changing. Read our interview with the Executive Director of Figure Skating in Detroit, Lori Ward!
Ashley Stout
Posted on August 12 2020
As a Team USA Figure Skater, two time National Medalist, and entrepreneur with two patents for inventions, Pooja Kalyan has achieved a lot at the young age of 17!
Ashley Stout
Posted on August 05 2020
According to her mother, Vanessa James and her sister Melissa went on the computer after watching the 1998 Winter Olympics and made a contract saying “Mom and Dad, if we both get straight A’s, will you take us to figure skating lessons at six in the morning?” The rest is history.
Ashley Stout
Posted on July 29 2020
Ali Willingham auditioned for the University of the Arts dance school on a dare. Now, he is a choreographer and coach at PHILADANCO. Read about him in our blog!
Ashley Stout
Posted on July 29 2020
Created by three extremely accomplished competitive ice skaters and dancers, Aurora Tights is an activewear line designed for athletes and artists of all skin tones and sizes.
Ashley Stout
Posted on July 29 2020
Jasmine Snead, Imani Rickerby, and Sydney Parker all experienced marginalization in their respective sports — and this occurred in part because the clothing they wore made them feel like they didn't fit in. That's why their brand, Aurora Tights, came to be.
Ashley Stout
Posted on July 15 2020
Jaime Atilano is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland and is an influencer, a writer, and an advocate for change in the LGBTQ+ community! Read our exclusive interview now!
Ashley Stout
Posted on July 08 2020
Being a model who has seen herself on a billboard in Times Square, the beautiful Priscilla Del Castillo is living the dream and amazing people everywhere while embracing body positivity. Read our interview with her!
Ashley Stout
Posted on July 03 2020
Synchronized skating is all about matching – from dresses, to extensions, and even nail polish. Scores are partially based on precision and unison, so every movement must match perfectly. With this in mind, how do we embrace diversity within our sport?
Ashley Stout
Posted on June 26 2020
Kameryn is a figure skater at Oakland University who has been skating since she was seven-years-old. She is studying exercise science and is also a coach for Figure Skating in Detroit! We got the opportunity to catch up with her recently.
Ashley Stout
Posted on June 24 2020
Anniyah Rose Gillet is a 9-year-old dancer who has been dancing since the age of 2. She trains in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and, most recently, demi-pointe. Her goal is to become a doctor, open a dance school, and provide classes for the less fortunate. Read our exclusive interview with Anniyah!
Ashley Stout
Posted on June 19 2020
Leatrice Bulls is not only a Team USA figure skating alumni with a gold medal under her belt, but she is also paving the way for women of color in the STEM field. We had the opportunity to sit down with Leatrice and hear about her amazing accomplishments and her stance on many issues. Here are the highlights from our interview with Leatrice:
Aurora Tights
Posted on February 12 2020
Performance apparel for dancers and skaters – in an array of tones to match all complexions and sizes. “We’re sending the message ‘You DO belong in this sport,’” the founders of Aurora Tights said, winning the top $15K prize in the latest Pitch Dingman competition.
Aurora Tights
Posted on October 28 2019
We sat down with Aurora Tights Co-Founder and 2019 Pitch Dingman Competition winner Jasmine Snead to talk about her experiences as an entrepreneur.
Aurora Tights
Posted on July 19 2019
My name is Imani Rickerby, I was a competitive synchronized ice skater for 13 years, and I hated Actionphotos.com. I sound crazy, right? Action photos to a synchro competition are like peanut butter on a PB&J. My action photos at every competition symbolized a reminder to the judges, technical panel, audience, and even my teammates something I tried desperately to hide: A black girl trying to masquerade inside somebody else’s body.
