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Suffolk Training Tools - Resistance Band

Suffolk makes some incredible training tools that help to stretch, strengthen, and tone the body for dance. Below is a video highlighting some exercises for the Resistance Band, a tool that strengthens muscles via resistance-based training.

Suffolk Training Tools - Foam Roller

Suffolk makes some incredible training tools that help to stretch, strengthen, and tone the body for dance. The Foam Roller has a multitude of uses including releasing muscle tension, helping build muscle, and increasing blood flow to increase your dance performance. 

Suffolk Training Tools - Massage Ball

Suffolk makes some incredible training tools that help to stretch, strengthen, and tone the body for dance. Below is a video highlighting some exercises for their massage ball, a tool used to roll out sore and tense muscles.

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...

About Dance Leotards

Think of a dancer… Chances are you're picturing someone wearing a dance leotard. That's because, even though other types of notable dancewear (including tutus skirts, tap shoes and ballet slippers) are worn by many dancers, the most iconic piece of dancewear is the one worn by nearly everyone. And that...

Top Canadian Dancers Get Stamp of Approval

Canada Post has launched two new commemorative stamps, honouring Canadian ballet dancers Karen Kain and Fernand Nault. The two new stamps celebrate the careers of these pioneers who have contributed so much to Canadian ballet. About the Dancers Karen Kain Karen Kain is a celebrated dancer who began her career...

A Call for Inclusive Dancewear

On Monday, June 8th, Inspirations Dancewear was tagged on an Instagram story by Chantelle at @chanty_bakes calling for changes from retail stores for offering products with racist colour names. The post featured an example from our website with a pointe shoe in the colour "European Pink", along with other examples like...

14 Dance Workout Essentials for Home

Are you missing dance class and feeling like you’re falling behind because you can’t get into the studio? Social distancing has been tough on everyone, and especially dancers, who really need structure, discipline and consistency to keep their bodies in shape. Make sure you maintain your strength and flexibility so you're ready...

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...

What to Do with Old Dancewear

  Dancers grow and wearing through clothes is inevitable! The stress that these garments get put under when dancing can be tough, and even the highest quality dancewear has it's limits. In this post, we’ve listed some ideas of what you can do with any old dance items you end...

10 Great Gifts For Dancers

Find the perfect Dance Recital Gifts for your Dancer Recital season is a fun and exciting time of year. Dancers have been working hard to get their performances ready and they can't wait to show their parents and friends!  Getting a gift for your dancer is a wonderful way to show your...