SELENE DI Nero • High Neck Ballet Leotard with Teardrop Open Back

The Drama of Black and Ruby

The DellaLo Milano Selene DI Nero Ballet Leotard gives the classical black leotard a more theatrical vocabulary. A clean high collar and smooth black body create the structure, while ruby-red floral embroidery brings controlled flashes of colour across the upper bodice and shoulders.

From behind, a wide teardrop keyhole opens the silhouette and reveals the shoulder blades. The result is poised and dramatic, but still light enough for serious studio use.

DellaLo Milano Selene DI Nero, High Neck Ballet Leotard – Design & Performance

Selene combines a smooth black warp-knit body with semi-sheer embroidered tulle across the upper torso. Ruby-red floral details emerge against the dark tulle, giving the monochromatic base depth and a subtle sense of stage drama.

The high collar creates a clean, elongated upper line and fastens securely behind the neck. Sculpted cap sleeves soften the shoulders without enclosing the arms, while the wide keyhole back introduces openness and visual balance.

There is no conventional front or back lining. The black body provides greater visual opacity than lighter DellaLo colours, but the construction remains deliberately featherlight, with sheer tulle and targeted overlapping areas rather than full internal coverage.

Why Dancers Love the DellaLo Selene

The Dance World Wear Profile highlights how each design fits, feels and functions in the studio. This profile reflects the DellaLo Milano Selene DI Nero specifically; individual fit and feel may vary.

Studio Experience

Selene Nero has the presentation of a performance leotard but the physical lightness of professional studio wear. The high collar stays visually composed through turns and centre work, while the open back prevents the upper body from feeling overly covered.

The cap sleeves add definition rather than warmth, and the embroidered tulle moves easily through the shoulders. Black provides more visual confidence than a pale colourway, although dancers wanting substantial bust support will still require a compatible foundation.

Product Highlight

✦ Ruby Appears When the Light Finds It

From a distance, Selene reads as a beautifully shaped black leotard. Up close and in motion, the ruby embroidery becomes visible across the tulle, revealing a richer and more theatrical personality. It is a clever way to introduce stage colour while preserving the versatility of black.

Dance World Tip

Choose Selene primarily by girth. If the body is too short, it may pull against the high collar, so dancers between sizes or longer through the torso should consider the larger size. The wide keyhole may reveal conventional bra straps.

About DellaLo Milano - Luxury Italian Ballet Leotards & Dancewear

DellaLo Milano is a luxury Italian dancewear brand renowned for creating some of the world's most elegant ballet leotards and performance apparel. Designed and handcrafted in Italy, every collection combines exceptional craftsmanship with refined aesthetics, blending couture-inspired design with the technical performance demanded by today's dancers.

Celebrated for its exquisite embroidered tulles, premium Italian fabrics and beautifully tailored silhouettes, DellaLo Milano creates dancewear that enhances every movement while offering outstanding comfort and support. From ballet classes and rehearsals to auditions and professional performances, DellaLo Milano is trusted by dancers worldwide who appreciate timeless elegance, superior quality and distinctive Italian design.