Studio support, with a cleaner front line.

The BLOCH Elizabeth Rib Waist Shorts combine a smooth, close-fitting body with a wide textured waistband designed to feel secure through class, conditioning and rehearsal.

A high-rise shape provides comfortable coverage, while the regular short length leaves the legs free to move. The no-front-seam construction creates a cleaner line and helps reduce unnecessary pressure at the centre front. Available from Dance World in Black only.

Best For: Ballet conditioning • Contemporary class • Rehearsals • Barre work • Studio strength training

BLOCH Elizabeth High-Waisted Dance Shorts – Design & Performance

Part of BLOCH’s Opulence collection, Elizabeth uses a smooth nylon-and-elastane fabric that follows the body closely while retaining the flexibility needed for pliés, extensions and floor work.

The defining feature is the wide ribbed waistband. Worn high at the waist, it distributes support across a broader area than a narrow elastic band and creates a clean transition between a crop top, leotard or fitted studio layer and the shorts below.

The waistband contains a higher proportion of elastane than the main body, giving it a firmer, more structured feel. Fine vertical ribbing adds subtle texture, while the no-front-seam construction keeps the front smooth through repeated movement at the hips.

The regular-length legs provide more coverage than a brief or micro short without adding excess fabric around the thighs. A subtle BLOCH logo at the side hem completes the minimal Black design.

Why Dancers Love Elizabeth

• Compact Studio Shape: Keeps the dancer’s line visible without adding unnecessary fabric or bulk.
• Versatile Training Piece: Suitable for ballet conditioning, contemporary class, rehearsals and studio strength work.
• Easy Black Styling: Pairs naturally with leotards, fitted crop tops and warm-up layers.
• Light, Flexible Feel: Moves easily through pliés, extensions and floor work.

Studio Experience

The Elizabeth waistband feels noticeably more structured than the smooth body of the shorts, providing support where dancers often want it most without restricting the legs. Its broad ribbed panel sits high across the waist and creates a secure foundation for conditioning, contemporary movement and repeated floor work.

The regular length provides confident seat and upper-leg coverage while remaining lighter than a fitted bike short. Early Dance World customer feedback has also praised the leg openings for staying comfortably in place without rolling up during movement.

Product Highlight

🩰 One Black Short, More Than One Kind of Class

Elizabeth moves easily from ballet conditioning and contemporary class to rehearsals, barre work and studio strength training. Its regular length provides enough coverage to feel secure while remaining light and streamlined for movement.

Main: 86% nylon, 14% elastane
Rib waistband: 75% nylon, 25% elastane
Wide textured waistband
High-rise construction
Regular-length legs
No front seam
Elasticated stretch body
Subtle side logo

The BLOCH Elizabeth Shorts are designed for a close, high-waisted fit with regular-length legs.

Use waist and hip measurements as the main size guide. The wide ribbed waistband should sit smoothly and securely without rolling, gaping or feeling restrictive.

The short body should follow the hips and thighs without loose fabric, while the leg openings should remain comfortable during pliés, extensions and floor work.

If measurements fall across two sizes, prioritise comfortable movement through the hips and the fit of the structured waistband.

Wash at a cool temperature
Use a gentle washing cycle
Wash with similar dark colours
Turn the shorts inside out
Use a mild detergent
Avoid bleach and fabric softener
Allow to air dry naturally
Avoid high-temperature tumble drying
Keep away from rough surfaces that could catch the ribbed waistband