For me,as Karen,ballet is the most feminine activity,and taking ballet lessons can wear leotards (inside the tights).Is very exciting to prepare yourself,for going to do a so womanly activity,wearing tights,leotards,boots,jeans over the tights,and pink shirt over the leotard.And when in ballet school,take off shirt,jeans and boots and stay only in leotard and tights as a real girl.I like very much lycra leotards on my body instead with tights,and ballet is a very good opportunity to wear leotards in public.