Dance Buying Guide

It is the wedding of movement to music. It spans culture from soaring ballet leaps to the simple swaying at the school social. It is dance, a means of recreation, of communication--perhaps the oldest, yet the most incompletely preserved, of the arts. Its origins are lost in prehistoric times, but, from the study of the most primitive peoples, it is known that men and women have always danced.

From modern  to ballet,  tap  to hip-hop,  we know that dancing makes people feel good, and we want to be sure that you are fully prepared to take on your own creative experience.

Dance Shoes

For many types of dance shoes, you will want to order your shoe size or a size smaller, as you will want the shoes to have a snug fit.

Ballet Pointe shoes  Soft ballet shoes  Split-sole ballet shoes	Ballroom Dance Ballroom shoes  Men's Latin Oxfords	Jazz/Hip-Hop  Dansneaker  Full-sole jazz shoes  Jazz ankle boots  Split-sole jazz shoes	Modern/Lyrical  Dance sandals  Modern shoes  Lyrical ghillies	Tap/Character  1.5" heel tap shoes  Flex tap shoes  T-Strap tap shoes  Tap sneakers  Velcro tap shoes

Bodywear

Dancewear typically fits the same way that your clothes do.  Order your normal size or a size bigger to avoid any self-consciousness that might come with skin-tight clothing.

Leotards  Camisole  Long sleeves  Short sleeves	Legwarmers  Knit anklewarmers  Stirrup legwarmers  Thigh warmers	Dance Sweater  Ballet shrug  Ballet wrap  Dance pullover	Jazz Pants  Capris  Cargo pockets  Palazzo	Tights  Black  Nude  Pink

Related Products

Check out some of these products to complete routines and expand your appreciation of the arts.

Music	Instructional Video	Books	Dance Bags	Skatewear

External Links

• About.com: Learn more about the different types of dancing.
• CultureAndRecreation.gov.au: Learn more about Australia's dance history, dance companies, and running performances.
• DanceInforma.com: Australia's top dance magazine.
• Wikipedia.org: Read some interesting facts about the history of dancing.