Rich velvet, delicate Rose details and a beautifully open back.

The YUMIKO Kiki Velvet Ballet Leotard combines a soft Cerise velvet body with smooth Rose Techni trim. The result feels romantic, expressive and wonderfully contemporary. Front lining and good velvet opacity provide confident coverage, while the high-cut leg and sweeping back opening keep the silhouette light and elegant.

Best For: Ballet class • Rehearsals • Coaching • Contemporary movement • Studio styling

YUMIKO Kiki Velvet Leotard – Design & Performance

Slender camisole straps and a softly rounded neckline create Kiki’s clean classical front. Pale Rose Techni binding traces the neckline and straps, adding gentle contrast without making the design feel busy.

At the back, a narrow velvet band sits above an exaggerated rounded cut-out that extends towards the sides. Rose trim follows the sweeping shape, making the open back the clear focus of the leotard.

The stretch-velvet body provides a close, comfortably held fit with moderate compression and support. A high-cut leg lengthens the lower-body line, while the generous back opening leaves the shoulders free through port de bras.

Why You’ll Love It

• Expressive Open Back: Kiki’s sweeping cut-out frames the back beautifully
• Soft Stretch Velvet: Brings rich texture with a comfortable, flexible feel
• Front Lining: Adds reassuring coverage through the body
• Good Opacity: Cerise velvet feels confident and studio-ready
• High-Cut Leg: Creates a long, elegant ballet line
• Rose Techni Trim: Gently defines the neckline, straps and back opening

Cerise Velvet & Rose Techni

Velvet Cerise is a rich cherry shade with a soft sheen that gives the simple camisole body depth and warmth.

Techni Rose adds a delicate pale-pink outline around the neckline, straps and open back. Its smooth surface creates a beautiful contrast against the textured velvet.

Why We Recommend It: This Kiki balances the richness of velvet with an airy open silhouette, giving dancers confident coverage without losing freedom or lightness.

Dance World Tip: The back opening extends towards the sides, so conventional bras and higher-backed dance undergarments may remain visible. Use girth as the key size measurement so the straps and open back sit smoothly.

• Velvet - Cerise: 80% polyamide, 20% elastane
• Trim Techni - Rose: 87% polyamide, 13% elastane
• Lining: Front lining
• Texture: Soft velvet body with a gentle sheen and smooth contrasting trim.
• Feel in wear: Light and breathable.
• Coverage: Good opacity in this Cerise velvet, complemented by front lining.
• Variation: High-cut leg.

YUMIKO leotards are designed for a close ballet fit. This Kiki follows the body through the torso, with an open back and a high-cut leg line.

Use the YUMIKO size guide as your starting point and pay particular attention to torso length. If you are between sizes or have a longer torso, the larger size may offer a more comfortable fit through the body and straps.

The velvet body has a comfortably held feel, so allow for your preferred level of compression when choosing. Fit may vary between fabrics and individual body proportions.

Follow the care instructions on the garment label. For gentle care of this velvet and Techni combination:

• Wash by hand in cold water using a small amount of mild detergent.
• Wash separately and avoid prolonged soaking.
• Rinse gently; avoid wringing or twisting the fabric.
• Reshape and allow to dry naturally, away from direct heat.
• Avoid bleach, tumble drying and ironing the velvet surface.
• Let the leotard dry fully before storing it in your dance bag.