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Dance News & How To's

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...

Meet the Inspirations Sales Staff

Here at Inspirations Dancewear, we pride ourselves on having the best staff around. They’re fun, hard-working, and knowledgeable individuals who genuinely enjoy supporting dancers both in the region and across the continent. In today’s post, we’ll get to know the people who you’ll typically meet face-to-face on the sales floor...

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...

Girl Power Sport - Brand Spotlight

We love brands that do an amazing job at inspiring and uplifting dancers. In this post’s spotlight, we’ll be looking at Girl Power Sport - a US brand that focuses on empowering girls in athletics, dance, and gymnastics. Beginning of a Movement The creator of Girl Power, Lisa Fairman, was...

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...

Star Wars Day 2018

May the 4th Be with You #maythe4thbewithyou on Instagram A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…. A local dance store held a promotion for all Jeté Masters. Old Jedis and young Padawans alike could take advantage of the incredible savings offered to them... 50% Off a Jeté...

Dance Mom Hack: Show Us How You Pack!

Show us how you pack for competition for a chance to win a brand new Rac N Roll 2.0 rolling dance bag! Rac N Roll 2.0 Giveaway Here’s how to enter to win a FREE Rac N Roll 2.0! Take a video or photo of you prepping and packing for competition....