So that's how she does it! Elle Fanning shows off super slim midriff in tight crop top as she emerges from dance class

She possesses a slim midriff and toned abs that would be the envy of many actresses.

And Elle Fanning gave a hint as to how she helps maintain her super trim figure as she emerged from a dance class in Los Angeles on Sunday. 

The 18-year-old star sported a long sleeved black crop top and coordinating leggings, while a pair of sporty black Nike trainers completed the look.

Toned and trim: Elle Fanning emerged from her dance class on Sunday showing off her toned and trim midriff in a black crop top 

Toned and trim: Elle Fanning emerged from her dance class on Sunday showing off her toned and trim midriff in a black crop top 

The star wore no make-up and kept her blonde hair loose around her shoulders, and a pair of sunglasses shaded her from the Los Angeles summer heat.

Elle is a big fan of keeping fit by dancing - and even once revealed she holds ambitions to be a ballerina.

Despite her low key look on Sunday, the actress is a big fashion fan -  citing late actress Grace Kelly as her style muse in an interview with Vogue earlier last month.

Super slim: The 18-year-old actress has always possessed a trim figure and it was even more visible against the clinging black crop top 

Super slim: The 18-year-old actress has always possessed a trim figure and it was even more visible against the clinging black crop top 

Low key: The actress looked very casual in her black leggings, long sleeved top and black Nike trainers
Elle maintains her figure by dances classes in Los Angeles

Low key: The actress looked very casual in her black leggings, long sleeved top and black Nike trainers 

'I've always enjoyed dressing up, whether it's for a photo shoot or premiere,' she told the magazine.

 'It's like creating a character in a way. You're like, "How do I want to look tonight?"

'I think I'm still just as experimental with my clothes. I guess my downtime style is dressing up but with a quirk, kind of boho.'

Busy: The actress has a further two films coming out this year, including 20th Century Women and How To Talk To Girls At Parties 

Busy: The actress has a further two films coming out this year, including 20th Century Women and How To Talk To Girls At Parties 

Elle is having something of a busy year. She's had one film released already - psychological thriller The Neon Demon where she played a naive 16-year-old who moves to Los Angeles to launch her career as a model. 

And two more movies are slated for release including comedy-drama film 20th Century Women, set in the late 1970s where she stars alongside Annette Bening and Greta Gerwig.

She'll also appear in How To Talk To Girls At Parties - a science fiction romantic-comedy based on a short story by Neil Gaiman. 

Minimalist: The actress appeared to be without any friends or entourage during her day out 

Minimalist: The actress appeared to be without any friends or entourage during her day out 

 

 

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