Dance gear guides
Which shoe each class needs, how it fits against street size, and which best sellers to skip.
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What to Wear to Acro Class (There Are No Shoes)
Acro is danced in bare feet, so there is no shoe to buy. What to wear instead, why fitted clothing matters, and the jewellery rule.
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Hip Hop Dance Shoes: Why They Must Be Indoor-Only
What sneakers hip hop classes require, why school trainers are not allowed, and how a studio-only pair protects the floor.
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Character Shoes for Musical Theatre: Heel Height and Fit
What character shoes are, which heel height a young dancer should start in, and why they fit closer to street size than ballet shoes.
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Lyrical and Contemporary Shoes: Half Soles Explained
Why lyrical and contemporary use a canvas half sole, how they are sized, and why dancing barefoot is harder on the knees.
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What to Put in a Dance Bag: The Whole List
Everything a recreational dancer actually needs in their bag, how to do a ballet bun quickly, and why hair has to be up.
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Dance Tights: Convertible, Footed, and What Colour to Buy
Why dance tights are sized by height rather than shoe size, what convertible tights are for, and which colour your studio expects.
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Dance Leotards: Sizing, Sleeves, and How Many You Need
How leotards are sized, why girth matters more than age, and whether to buy short or long sleeve for your dancer.
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Jazz Shoes for Kids: Fit, Stretch, and Why Tan
Why studios ask for tan slip-on jazz shoes, and why buying room to grow backfires when leather stretches.
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Tap Shoes for Kids: Bow-Tie or Oxford?
The two tap shoe styles, which age each one suits, and how tap sizing and widths differ from street shoes.
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Ballet Shoes for Beginners: Canvas, Split Sole, and How They Fit
Which ballet slippers meet a canvas dress code, why the Amazon best seller often does not, and how ballet sizing actually works.