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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Indigenous Northern Traditional Powwow Dance - Cultural Dance Spotlight

The cultural makeup of Indigenous peoples in Canada is incredibly rich and diverse. As the original caretakers of the land we now live on, we thought it necessary to explore some Indigenous culture and help educate others on the peoples who inhabited this continent for thousands of years before the...

Compression Wear for Dancers

Over the past few years, compression gear has become a huge trend in the athletic world. Go into any gym nowadays and you’ll find tons of people wearing compression tights, sleeves, shirts, and socks to work out in. But why? What does it do?   What is Compression Wear and...

Why Go to a Dance Convention?

Dance conventions can be fantastic learning opportunities where dancers can meet industry professionals, fellow dancers, and artists from all around the world. In this post, we’ll explore some more reasons why going to a convention is a great idea. What is a Dance Convention? A dance convention is typically a...

Building the Perfect Ballet Bun

Making a perfect ballet bun is part of every ballet dancer’s journey. There are many different styles of buns and quite a few ways to bring those styles to life, so we wanted to make a simple guide to show you an easy way to get a perfect bun. Things...

Dance Injuries - Dance Injury Prevention

Dance injuries are a terrifying thought for dancers and their parents alike. We generally don't expect that dance related injuries could happen to us, but in reality dancers get hurt just like other athletes. In fact, 90% of dancers experience injury at some point. In fact, dancers can be more susceptible to certain types of...

Celebrating Pride in Our World of Dance

  Noa is one of our favourite Inspirations customers. They are appreciative of our service, show lots of love for our product lines, and are kind, respectful, and personable with the staff. After every visit to the store, they email or call to let us know about their shopping experience...