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Posts tagged: Dance Essentials

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...

What Do I Pack In My Dance Bag?

Dance nights at the studio can be long and grueling, but having a fully stocked dance bag can make life much easier. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the things you can bring along to the studio to allow you to have fun and focus...

What Do I Need For My First Dance Class?

If you’re getting ready to start dance for the first time, here are some tips on what to wear. As always, check with your studio before you shop to make sure you know exactly what the dress requirements are for each class. Depending on which level you’re starting at, the...

Bodywear for First-Time Dancers

Whether you’re buying for yourself or shopping for a young one, the process of shopping for bodywear can be overwhelming with all of the options that are available. As always, check with your studio/teacher before shopping to see if your class has any uniform requirements. If not, this post will...

Which Ballet Slipper is Right For Me?

Choosing the correct ballet slipper can be stressful if you don’t know what you’re looking for. In this post, we break down the differences between certain types of slippers and what they’re best at doing. Leather or Canvas? Ballet slippers come in two main materials: leather and canvas. Leather is...

How Should My Tap Shoes Fit?

Tap is an exciting and explosive style of dance that is as entertaining to watch as it is to perform. As always, the “right” fit of a tap shoe is however your teacher wants it to fit. However in this post, we’ll look at different ways tap shoes can fit...

12 Dance Competition Survival Kit Essentials

Competition season is an exciting and demanding time of the year. Long hours of practices and rehearsals, weekends dedicated to rhinestoning costumes, and time spent on perfecting stage hair and makeup, all make it seem like there is an endless amount of prep needed. Here are some essential tips to...