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    What Do You Need For Dance Class? It’s Back To Dance Season!

    July 28, 2023 /

    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

    June 13, 2023 /

    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

    June 6, 2023 /

    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

    May 31, 2023 /

    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

    May 20, 2023 /

    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

    May 19, 2023 /

    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

    May 11, 2023 /

    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

    May 5, 2023 /

    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…

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    What Are Dance Tights? How Are They Different? – All About Dance Tights

    May 3, 2023 /

    There are so many options when it comes to dance tights. Read on for answers to the most common questions about dance tights! Are dance tights different from regular tights? Dance tights are different from regular tights. Dance tights are thicker and they are MUCH more stretchy! Dance tights are also nice because one pair fits a wide range of sizes (because they are so stretchy.) They also last longer than regular tights because they are thicker and stretchier.  What tights do dancers wear? Each studio has their own requirements for tights however, our best selling and most requested brand of tights are the Capezio Ultra-Soft tights. We also LOVE…

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    May 2, 2023 /

    We know pointe shoes aren’t cheap, but as fitters, the number of girls coming in with beyond dead shoes is alarming! Dancing is dead shoes can be dangerous and cause injury. If you want to make your pointe shoes last as long as possible, keep reading for all the tips! 1. Let Them Dry Out Completely Damp shoes will break down faster. After you’ve worn your pointe shoes, let them completely dry out before wearing them again. Also, DO NOT close sweaty, damp pointe shoes in your dance bag. We recommend storing your pointe shoes in a net bag so they can properly dry out. (Just don’t keep your net…

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New items added to clearance! Did you know both of New items added to clearance! Did you know both of our shops have a clearance section and new items are added frequently! 

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We are IN LOVE with the new @blochdanceusa ETU’s We are IN LOVE with the new @blochdanceusa ETU’s! 💕🩰

These are so comfortable and made to last longer! 

Head to our bio to book your appointment to give them a try! They’re available at BOTH our Herndon and Manassas locations!!

Who else thinks they are absolutely beautiful??!! 😍

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We want what’s best for your health and safety! We want what’s best for your health and safety! You need your feet when you’re 80! 

We are trained to recognize potential injuries and adjust your shoes appropriately or refer you to outside resources such as physical therapists to get you where you need to be! 

Book your pointe shoe fitting appointment with us on our website! 

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In a field of roses, be a butterfly in this sweet In a field of roses, be a butterfly in this sweet dress! 🦋

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I think the most common complaint from dance paren I think the most common complaint from dance parents is how stinky their dancers shoes/dance bag get!

Especially if you don’t wear tights or socks in your dance shoes, your shoes will start to get stinky! Also if you have sweaty feet, it’s inevitable that your bag will smell.

Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent the smell! 

Sprays like the @pillowsforpointes Sweet Feet and @covetdance De-Feet Da Funk can help deodorize your bag and your feet! 

Also, the BEST way to keep your bag from smelling is to make sure you don’t have sweaty shoes closed up in the bag. Drying inserts like the @nikolay and @gaynorminden inserts help absorb the excess moisture and help your shoes dry out faster which can help prevent them from getting stinky! 

Next time you stop in, be sure to pick some up for a fresh smelling dance bag! 

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Thanks for the gift of delicious croissants @nordi Thanks for the gift of delicious croissants @nordic.knot 💗🥐

Their bakery is neighbors to our Herndon shop and available for pickup in Lake Anne which is about 5 minutes away! 

We love supporting other small businesses! 🛍

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We’re bringing in a new pointe shoe!! This one i We’re bringing in a new pointe shoe!! This one is made to last! 💗🩰

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Come shop today!! BOTH locations are open 10-2! M Come shop today!! BOTH locations are open 10-2!

Manassas HAS NOT moved yet so we’re still on Mathis Ave!
You can’t go back to dance without new booties, You can’t go back to dance without new booties, warm ups, and a bag! A really pretty skirt is also fun to have! 💕🩰

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