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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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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...
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Alternatives to Dancing Barefoot

Some dance teachers insist that their students learn how to dance barefoot. While this can have its benefits, it can also be detrimental to the dancer and sometimes dangerous. In this post, we’ll be exploring how wearing shoes that mimic being in bare feet could be the best way to...
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Life Cycle of a Pointe Shoe

It’s funny to think that a shoe strong enough to support a human body on the tips of their toes could also be something quite delicate. In this post, we’ve gathered a few videos that explore the different stages of a pointe shoe and how quickly they can deteriorate. Life...
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What to Wear to a Convention

Dance conventions are an awesome place to show off your style, so in this post we’ll be highlighting some of the styles you can wear to really stand out from the crowd.   Socks with Support At conventions, the trend is to look like you just walked off the street...
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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...
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Canadian Dancewear Brands We Love

As a Canadian small business, supporting innovators in the Canadian dance world has always been important to us. For more than 20 years we have carried lots of amazing dance brands and are proud to say that some of our favourites are designed or manufactured right here in Canada. For...
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Conventions Essentials Checklist

Conventions are an exciting way to be exposed to new parts of the dance world. Below, we’ve outlined a basic checklist of essential items to bring to a convention so you can focus on learning and having a great time! Conventions present an opportunity to express yourself, so don’t be...