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Posts tagged: Dance Essentials

The Top 10 Types of Dance

New dance parents often don't realize just how many styles of dance there are. Not to mention the many methods to teach each dance form. Here's a list of the top ten dance styles that we see people buy for at Inspirations… 1. Ballet  Tutus, pointe shoes and men in...

How to Stay Organized at Dance Competitions

A dance competition can be a hectic place to be, so eliminating extra stressors like disorganization is important in helping things run as smoothly as possible. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at some ways to stay organized at competition so you can focus on having a great...

5 Dancer Hacks

After many years of working and living in the dance world, we’ve picked up a few tricks here and there. In this post we’ll let you know 5 of our all-time favourite tips and tricks for everyday dancer problems. 1: Keeping Hair Pins in Place Spraying bobby pins with hairspray...

Taking Care of Professional Tap Shoes

If you’re thinking about investing in your first pair of professional tap shoes or are just wanting to know more about how to get the most value out of your professional tap shoes, we’ll be breaking down common ways to care for your shoes in this post. Tap Shoe Leather...

Turning Shoes - Ins and Outs

Turning shoes are a popular item for a number of dance styles. They elongate the line of the leg and allow dancers to turn on a variety of flooring types. In this post, we’ll go in-depth about how the turners work and what you can expect out of a turning...

Getting into the Zone for Competition

Competitions can be both hectic and very exciting, so it can be tough to calm down and get in the zone before you perform. In this post, we’ll talk about some ideas to get you centered and in the right headspace before you hit the stage. Music on iPod/Phone Having...

How do I Refresh Old Dance Shoes?

Knowing how to care for a dance shoe is an important part of getting your money’s worth out of them. In this post, we’ll talk about how you can refresh your old dance shoes so that you can get the most out of them that you can. Cleaning Shoes Leather...

Dance Competiton Packing List

Preparing for a competition can be stressful for both dancers and their parents, but being stage-ready should be your top priority. In this post, we’ve outlined a list of essentials for you to bring with you to competitions so that you can focus on what truly matters. Dancewear Colour-coordinated undergarments...

Which Jazz Shoe is Best for Me?

Jazz shoes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can be overwhelming if you aren’t sure what you’re looking for. In this post, we’ll give some information on what works well for different types of feet.   Narrow Feet For dancers with narrow feet, a shoe like the...

Stage Makeup vs. Everyday Makeup

There’s no single “correct” way to wear makeup, but for the purpose of this blog we’ll compare one example of everyday makeup to stage makeup to highlight the differences between the two. In this post, we’ll examine some of the common trends in stage makeup for dance that set it...

Fitting Shoes for a Performance

Putting Your Best Foot Forward When it comes to performances, we all want things to run as smoothly as possible. It’s the time when you finally get to display all of the hard work you’ve put into class and behind the scenes, so it’s important that you look and feel...

Competition Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’re new to competition, there will likely be a learning curve when it comes to packing. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of key items that seasoned dance parents might tell a newcomer to bring along. Bloch 499s This style of jazz shoes is one of the most...