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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...
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How to Attach Pointe Shoe Ribbon

Getting your first pair of pointe shoes is an exciting milestone in many dancers’ careers. However, buying the shoes is only one part of the process, and sewing ribbons on can be quite intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Below we’ve outlined our favourite way to sew pointe ribbons...
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Buying Shoes for a Growing Dancer

Fitting shoes for growing feet can be a real challenge. You want them to have enough room to grow, but you don’t want them wearing shoes that could put them in danger of tripping and seriously injuring themselves while dancing. In this post, we break down our method of finding...
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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...
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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...
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Benefits of Buying from a Dance Store

The temptation to buy your dancewear from a non-dance store can be high, especially when it’s convenient and cheap. In this post, we’ll explore some reasons why it makes much more sense to purchase your dance gear from a bonafide dance store like Inspirations. Quality Products You may think you’re...
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Inspirations' DESIGN-A-BODYSUIT Contest

Unleash your creativity! Download your design entry form, or pick one up in our store, and submit your design by September 9 for a chance to win lots of cool prizes! One winning bodysuit design will be chosen to be produced and sold across Canada as a fundraiser for Wingman For...
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How to Attach Pointe Shoe Elastics

If you find the heel of your pointe shoe slides around and rarely stays in place, you might need to sew some elastics into the shoe. As always, check with your instructor before sewing any elastics into your shoes as some teachers are very specific on how they want their...
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Parris Goebel - Choreographer Spotlight

The world is full of amazing dancers and choreographers, but none are quite like Ms. Parris Goebel. As the crown jewel of the Palace Dance Studio in New Zealand, she’s become one of the biggest names in hip hop today. Her choreographic talents have been used by superstars like Janet...
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What Should I Expect From My First Pair of Pointe Shoes?

Getting your first pair of pointe shoes can be super exciting, but there are some components that not everyone knows about, so we’re here to give a basic breakdown of what you can expect from your first pair of pointe shoes. Pointe Shoe Fitting Process Pointe shoes aren’t fitted the...
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How Do I Choose the Right Dance Studio for my Dancer?

Choosing the right studio can be a daunting task, especially when there’s a large selection of studios from which to choose. Obviously, each dancer is different in what they value and what they want to gain from their dance experience. In this post, we’ll look at some questions to ask...
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5 Dance Innovators from the LGBTQ+ Community

June is Pride Month, and for this year we decided to highlight 5 people who have made a large impact on the dance world and happen to be from the LGBTQ+ community. Jack Cole Jack Cole is known as the openly gay inventor of theatrical jazz dance, the style that...