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Posts tagged: Dance Shoes

What Makes A Professional Pointe Shoe?

There's a lot more that goes into fitting pointe shoes than just sliding them on. In this blog post, we'll show you the anatomy of a pointe shoe and highlight some key points that fitters look out for. Pointe shoes fit differently which is why it requires a trained fitter...

Can Dance Shoes Be Worn Outside?

It's officially warm and dance studios are having classes outside. At our store, we're always being asked, "can my child wear their dance shoes outside?" For dancers, as for any sport, it's important to have the right equipment. When attending outdoor dance camps, dancers don't have access to the sprung...

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...

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...

Tap Shoes: Beginner to Build-Up

Tap shoes come in many shapes and sizes, so it can be confusing if you’re shopping for your first pair. In today’s post, we’ll clear up that confusion and break down the 3 main levels of tap shoe and what the benefits for each one are. Beginner Tap Shoes When...

How Should a Ballet Shoe Fit?

Ballet slippers come in many shapes and sizes, so finding one that fits well can be a challenge. It’s important to note that there isn’t a universally “correct” way to fit a ballet slipper. Some people prefer them with some room at the toes, some like them to be very...

Alternatives to Dancing Barefoot

Some dance teachers insist that their students learn how to dance barefoot. While this can have its benefits, it can also be detrimental to the dancer and sometimes dangerous. In this post, we’ll be exploring how wearing shoes that mimic being in bare feet could be the best way to...