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Dance News & How To's

Does My Turning Shoe Fit Right?

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....

Dancehall - Cultural Dance Spotlight

Many popular artists and choreographers talk about being inspired by dancehall, but not many people know what it means beyond that. In this post, we’ll give you a general sense of what dancehall is as a form of dance. What’s Dancehall? Dancehall is a type of dance and music that...

What Are Warm-Up Booties Used For?

Like any athlete, dancers need to make sure that their muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints are warm and pliable in order to perform at their highest potential and to reduce risk of injury. But why do some dancers wear booties on their feet for this process? In this post, we’ll...

Dancing with Bunions

Bunions can be quite a pain to dance around (literally!). In this post, we’ll explore some ways that you can make dancing a bit easier with bunions. What is a Bunion? A bunion is a bump formed on the side of the big toe, usually as a result of the...

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...

Taking Care of Pointe Shoes

Pointe shoes are a delicate and fragile thing, and can be costly to replace. While the lifespan of pointe shoes is different for each dancer, make sure that you’re getting the maximum value out of your shoes with these simple steps. Keep Pointe Shoes Dry The main material used to...

How Can I Save on Dancewear?

Who doesn’t like to save a little money? Even billionaire Warren Buffett brings coupons to eat at McDonald’s! In this post, we’ll break down some ways you can save when shopping for dancewear. Take Care of Dancewear Items You’ve Already Purchased Maximizing the value you get out of dancewear items...

Suffolk Training Tools - Balance Board

Suffolk makes some incredible training tools that help to stretch, strengthen, and tone the body for dance.The Balance Board can be used in a variety of different ways to improve strength, stability and flexibility to reduce the risk of injury.   

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 to Know if a Dancer is Ready for Competitive Dance

Moving from a recreational level of dance to a competitive one is a large step. Knowing if a dancer is ready for that jump can be hard to discern, especially if they came into dance later than others and aren’t fully sure of what a competitive level of dance entails....

Who Benefits from a Capezio Arch Support?

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...

Dance Tights vs. Normal Tights: What’s the Difference?

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.   Dance Tights Regular Tights Soft, woven waistbands...