Energetiks Perry Hot Short Unitard – Child | Black
A dance unitard for kids answers a complaint every dance parent has heard: “I don’t like how my leotard feels.” The Perry replaces the leotard-and-shorts stack with one piece that stays put — snug through the torso like a leo, covered through the hip and upper thigh like bike shorts, with nothing to ride up during cartwheels or slide around during floor work. For jazz, contemporary, acro, and tumbling especially, it’s the piece young dancers stop thinking about the moment class starts, which is exactly the point.
Why swap the leotard for a dance unitard for kids?
Leotards are the classical standard for good reason, and for ballet class most studios still expect one. But outside strict ballet dress codes, the unitard has real advantages for a young dancer: one piece means no waistband gap during inversions and no shorts creeping up mid-tumble, and the extra leg coverage reads modern and athletic — closer to what older dancers and convention teachers wear. If your dancer fidgets with her leotard all class, this is the switch that usually ends it.
What does the shelf bra sizing note mean?
Energetiks builds an inbuilt shelf bra into this style starting at size Child Lge. Child Sml and Med are a simple single layer — appropriate for younger dancers who don’t need support yet — while Lge and XLge add the shelf lining as dancers grow. It’s a thoughtful detail: the garment quietly grows up alongside the dancer, and nobody has to add a separate undergarment layer at exactly the age when that conversation gets awkward.
How does the Perry fit into the August Muse lineup?
Think of the Perry as the modern sibling of our Energetiks leotards. For ballet class where the dress code calls for a leotard, we’ll steer you to those. For jazz, acro, contemporary, hip hop, and studios with flexible dress codes, the Perry does the same job with more coverage and a sportier feel. And unlike leotard-plus-bike-shorts, the line is unbroken — teachers can still see hip placement clearly, which is why many prefer a unitard over separates.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | One-piece unitard — fine straps, hot short leg line |
| Support | Inbuilt shelf bra in Child Lge and XLge |
| Fabric | ProForm EcoFlex™ — four-way stretch, moisture-wicking, anti-pill, made from recycled plastic |
| Color | Classic Black |
| Origin | Proudly a Product of Australia |
| SKU | CU04 |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Before first wear | Wash before wear |
| Washing | Cold gentle machine wash with mild detergent only; remove immediately |
| Drying | Dry flat, out of direct sunlight |
| Do not | Soak, bleach, tumble dry, dry clean, or iron |
Sizing Guide — Energetiks Child Sizes
The child Perry runs Child Sml through XLge. Because a unitard covers the whole torso, girth — measured from the center of one shoulder, down through the crotch, and back up — matters as much as height. For reference, Energetiks’ model Gisel is 5’3″ (160 cm) and wears a Child XLge.
| Size | Approx. Age | Height | Chest | Waist | Hip | Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Sml | 6–7 | 3’8″–4’1″ (112–125 cm) | 24.5–25.5″ (62–65 cm) | 21–22″ (53–56 cm) | 26–27″ (66–69 cm) | 40.5–43″ (103–109 cm) |
| Child Med | 8–9 | 4’1″–4’4″ (125–132 cm) | 26–27″ (66–69 cm) | 22.5–23.5″ (57–60 cm) | 27.5–28.5″ (70–72 cm) | 44–47″ (112–119 cm) |
| Child Lge | 10–11 | 4’4″–4’7″ (132–140 cm) | 27.5–28.5″ (70–72 cm) | 24–25″ (61–64 cm) | 29–30″ (74–76 cm) | 47.5–50.5″ (121–128 cm) |
| Child XLge | 12–13 | 4’8″–5′ (142–152 cm) | 29–30″ (74–76 cm) | 25.5–26″ (65–66 cm) | 30.5–32″ (77–81 cm) | 51–54″ (130–137 cm) |
Energetiks sizing runs snug — if your dancer is between sizes, size up. Girth is the deciding measurement for a unitard: too short through the torso and it pulls at the shoulders.
This chart is a guide only, reflects body measurements rather than garment measurements, and is no substitute for an in-store fitting at August Muse.
Best For
- Jazz, contemporary, acro, tumbling, and hip hop classes
- Dancers who fidget with leotards or shorts that won’t stay put
- Studios with flexible dress codes that allow unitards
- Growing dancers — shelf bra support arrives at Child Lge
- Convention and workshop wear with a modern, athletic look
A Note from August MuseThe Perry is what we suggest when a parent tells us their dancer “just doesn’t like leotards.” One piece, more coverage, nothing to adjust — for acro and jazz kids it’s often the thing that ends the mid-class fidgeting for good. One honest note: check your studio’s dress code first. Classical ballet programs usually still want a leotard, and we’d rather tell you that at the counter than after you’ve bought one. For everything else, this is the modern answer, and the built-in shelf bra from Child Lge up means it grows with her.
We stock the child Perry in Black, Child Sml through XLge, in downtown Elizabethton.
Available at August Muse
The Energetiks Perry Hot Short Unitard (CU04) is available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in Black, sizes Child Sml through XLge. Stop in and we’ll check girth and fit together.
