This Dancewear Brand Takes Inclusivity to the Next Level
Posted by Aurora Tights onRight now, "inclusive" seems to be the word on every dancewear manufacturer's lips. Aurora Tights, by contrast, has been talking about—and, more importantly, doing something about—inclusivity for several years now. Aurora was founded by two competitive figure skaters...
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Spotlight Interview: Aurora Tights x Lori Ward
Posted by Ashley Stout onFigure 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!
Spotlight Interview: Aurora Tights x Pooja Kalyan
Posted by Ashley Stout onAs 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!
Spotlight Interview: Aurora Tights x Vanessa James
Posted by Ashley Stout onAccording 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.
Spotlight Interview: Aurora Tights x Ali Willingham
Posted by Ashley Stout onAli 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!
BEHIND THE SEAMS: AURORA TIGHTS
Posted by Ashley Stout onCreated 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.
3 Women Founded a Brand That Brings More Skin Color Diversity to Dance Tights
Posted by Ashley Stout onJasmine 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.
Spotlight Interview: Aurora Tights x Jaime Atilano
Posted by Ashley Stout onJaime 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!
Spotlight Interview: Aurora Tights x Priscilla Del Castillo
Posted by Ashley Stout onBeing 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!
Changing the Culture: Celebrating Diversity in Synchro
Posted by Ashley Stout onSynchronized 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?