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The Ultimate Dancer Gift Guide 2023
Is your dancer hard to shop for? Need to get a gift for your dance teacher? Don’t know what to get for your Secret Santa gift at the studio? Do not fret! We’ve got plenty of gifts that everyone will love for every budget! Find gifts for your… -Secret Santa gift exchange -Dance Teacher -Dance Bestie -Difficult to shop for Dancer Secret Santa Gift Exchange: Nutcracker: What dancer doesn’t love a good Nutcracker!? The Candy Cane Nutcracker or this gorgeous Rose Gold Nutcracker are great options! Nutcracker Socks: Speaking of Nutcrackers, these Nutcracker socks make PERFECT Secret Santa gifts! The Snow Scene and Sugar Plum Fairy socks are way too…
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Bloch ETU: First Impressions From A Pointe Shoe Fitter
We received our shipment of the brand new, Bloch Etu pointe shoes as part of their beta testing of the shoe and right off the bat, WE LOVE THEM! We’ve had them for almost 2 weeks now and we’ve already fit 12 dancers in them and everyone’s first reaction is “these are so comfortable!” According to Bloch, the Bloch Etu has a “padded insole, toe protection, and additional layers around the toe box which makes it an extremely comfortable shoe.” The shoe is also moldable. You can manipulate the shoe to perfectly match your instep. The shoe is made to last too! Its non-traditional box design allows the shoe to…
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What Do You Need For Dance Class? It’s Back To Dance Season!
It’s “Back To Dance” season and as a dancewear store, it’s our busiest time of the year! If you are a new dance parent or a seasoned dance parent who’s back to dance shopping experiences in the past haven’t been great, here are some tips to make your shopping experience the best possible! The best way to make sure you’re getting the right stuff for dance class is to visit a dancewear store. Dancewear stores (usually) have relationships with the studios in the area. They will know exactly what you need and the staff will help you get the proper fit in your shoes. If we had a dollar for…
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What Should You Take To Your Dance Summer Intensive? The Ultimate Packing List
For dancers, going to a summer intensive is super exciting! Summer intensives are a great way to learn from different instructors, build your resume, network with other dancers, and get exposure to dance companies. You want to show up to your summer intensive as prepared as possible! The more prepared you are, the less stressful the process will be. In the dance shop, we help so many dancers get all of the dance supplies they need for their summer intensive. Some summer intensive programs provide a detailed, thorough supply list…others just give a list of shoes and the color leotard you need to bring. If you’re not sure if you’re…
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5 Things Dancers On Pointe Should NEVER Do
As pointe shoe fitters, we’ve seen some crazy stuff! Please don’t make any of these pointe shoe mistakes and if you have any questions about your pointe shoes, your fitter should be the first person you ask! Pointe shoe fitters are manufacturer trained and constantly learning different fitting techniques, foot anatomy, shoe specs, and more. We have so much knowledge on pointe shoes and we’re here to help! So without further ado, let’s get to the list of 5 things dancers on pointe should NEVER do! Wear Hand Me Down Shoes: Wearing someone’s old shoes can be painful and dangerous. Wearing a shoe that wasn’t properly fitted to your foot…
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How To Do Your Hair For Your Dance Recital: Dance Recital Hair
Do you have a dance recital coming up and need help with your hair? We have all the recital hair tips and tricks! First and foremost, make sure you know what style hair you need to wear. Are you wearing your hair in a bun? Ponytail? Is it a high bun, or a low bun? Half up, half down? Check with your dance teacher to make sure you know what hairstyle to do. Items that make your hair easy: To make a bun, we LOVE the Bunheads Hair Pins and Hair Nets. The Hair Pins are pretty thick so they grab a lot of hair. The most secure way to…
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What Do Dancers Do On Their Period? How To Dance Through Your Period
Periods are a part of life. As the manager of a dance shop, one of the most common questions from moms I get is what do dancers wear when they’re on their period? I’ve been a dancer for over 25 years and have worked in a dance shop for 10 years so I’ve got lots of experience and tips & tricks on this subject. What is the best period protection for dancers? The best, most leak-proof, most comfortable protection for dancers are tampons. Tampons are the most comfortable option to dance in since you can’t feel them and you’re not adding any added bulk under your leotard and tights. Period…
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How To Choose A Ballet Shoe: All About Ballet Shoes
There are so many different ballet shoes and it can be overwhelming, especially when you’re a new dance parent. If you’re not sure what kind of ballet shoes to buy, or you thought all ballet shoes were the same, keep reading! Ballet shoes come in leather, canvas, stretch canvas, split sole, straight sole. Then there’s pointe shoes which are NOT ballet flat shoes. So which Ballet shoe should you get? Most little (around 2-8 years old) beginner ballerina’s do leather straight sole ballet shoes. Straight sole means the piece of suede on the bottom of the shoe goes from toe to heel with no space. The leather straight sole (like…
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How To Come Prepared To Your Pointe Shoe Fitting
Getting fit for pointe shoes is not like any other shoes. Pointe shoes can be damaging to your feet and can cause injury, so it’s important to come prepared for your pointe shoe fitting! You want to come prepared out of respect for your fitter, other dancers, and to avoid ending up in the wrong shoes and potentially causing an injury. Whether it’s your first pair or you’re a seasoned professional, it’s important to come prepared. As pointe shoe fitters, these are things we want dancers to do if they’re coming to see us! Make Sure You Actually Have TIME For A Fitting If you’ve only got a few minutes…
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Dancewear You Should NEVER Buy On Amazon
Obviously, we are a dancewear store so we can be biased, but we do realize times are tough right now and dance supplies can be expensive. There are some dancewear items you should NEVER buy on Amazon…or online in general. Also, as humans who do understand that dancewear is expensive, we do NOT inflate our prices. We price the same as the manufacturer AND we offer programs in our store to save more money. Even with that, we know people like to shop online. But there are some dance items you should NEVER purchase online…so let’s get into the list. Pointe Shoes: Pointe shoes need to fit so specifically. If…
