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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...
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...
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...
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...
You’ve heard of a shoe. You’ve heard of a sock. But what about a Shock? Introducing the Shock from Apolla Performance Wear: a sock that uses advanced compression technology to stabilize the foot and ankle, lift the arch, and absorb excess energy, just like a shoe! Styles of Shocks Inspirations...
A Comparison of Our Top-Selling Rolling Dance Bags You've seen them in the dressing room or at your local dancewear store and wondered what these bags were all about. Now that you're overwhelmed with costumes, you're thinking that having a portable closet would be a great place to hang clothes...
Custom Tap Shoes by So Danca So Danca has been a producer of high-quality dancewear for more than 2 decades and serves 49 different countries across the globe. Express your style So Danca top-of-the-line tap shoes are the preferred shoe for a wide range of professionals who have established a personal...
Dance often involves form-fitting bodywear so that teachers and judges can ensure that technique is being practiced with good alignment. With such slim bodywear, underwear lines and bra straps can show quite easily, which can make legs look shorter and can result in marks being docked by the judges. In...
Whether it’s for competition or for class, fitting a turning shoe (or turner,) can be confusing for a first-time wearer. As always, check with your instructor to see what type of fit they want their students to have. In this post, we’ve outlined our favourite way to fit turning shoes....
The Arch from Capezio is a tool used to stabilize and provide proper support for the arch of the foot - but is it for everyone? In this post we’ll take a look at what it does and who could stand to benefit from using one. Who Does the Arch...
Studios often require dancers to purchase dance tights for class, performances, exams, and competitions. What makes dance tights so special? Are they really better suited to dance than normal tights? The short answer: absolutely! Read through our chart to find out more. Â Dance Tights Regular Tights Soft, woven waistbands...
There can be a steep learning curve when it comes to dance and all of its components. In this post, we’ll break down what character skirts and character shoes are to make your life a little easier. What’s Character Dance? Character dance is an umbrella term used to describe a...
