Ballet shoes and tights for diverse skin tones – our growing collection
Did you know that ballet shoes and tights were originally designed to look as if the dancer had bare legs and feet? In theory, this helped to create the illusion...
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The Best Jazz Shoes - Our Buying GuideThe Best Jazz Shoes - Our Buying Guide
Confused about which jazz shoes to buy? Our handy guide is here to help you choose the correct jazz shoes for you. What are the different styles of jazz shoes?...
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Should I continue with dance classes online?Should I continue with dance classes online?
With the UK in the middle of its third lockdown, many people are growing weary of seemingly endless online meetings, home schooling, classes and activities. But while dancing at home...
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Ballet shoe guide for mature dancers
Ballet shoe guide for mature dancers
Ballet shoes come in different styles and materials, which can be confusing for the beginner dance student. Ballet shoe guides are often aimed at the young dance student, however, and...
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Win a Suzi Bird minishoot styled by Dancewear Central
Win a Suzi Bird minishoot styled by Dancewear Central
We thought we'd give a little something to look forward to once lockdown is over. Would you like to win a photoshoot with Suzi Bird and £75 worth of dancewear...
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Fun Dance ActivitiesFun Dance Activities
Activities to keep dancers busy Print off these activity sheets, fill in the blanks and colour in the dancers. If you need a bit of help with the answers you...
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Advice for dance teachers during COVID-19
Advice for dance teachers during COVID-19
It’s with great sadness that, as of Friday 20th March 2020, all dance schools in the UK have been forced to close until further notice. We understand that many dance...
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Meet our model Ellie Fergusson
Meet our model Ellie Fergusson
Since winning the BBC's inaugural dance talent show, The Greatest Dancer, back in February 2019, Ellie has been on quite a journey! We caught up with Ellie on our photoshoot...
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The best Dance and Musicals on TV Christmas 2019The best Dance and Musicals on TV Christmas 2019
Whether you’re looking for something to occupy the kids or just fancy staying in on a cold winter’s night, gather your family and friends, curl up in front of the...
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Ballet positions of the feet
Ballet positions of the feet
In ballet, there are five main positions of the feet: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. All five positions of the feet in ballet use turnout. Turnout is a rotation...
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9 things you need to take to Summer dance school9 things you need to take to Summer dance school
Are you lucky enough to be off to a dance school session or workshop this Summer? Want to make sure you have everything you're likely to need for 1 or...
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**NOW CLOSED**WIN £250 towards your summer dance school
**NOW CLOSED**WIN £250 towards your summer dance school
Are you currently applying for or have you already been accepted onto a dance Summer School or Intensive for this year? Then this is the competition for you! Simply find...
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At What Age Can You Start Tap Dance Lessons?At What Age Can You Start Tap Dance Lessons?
Tap is a style of dance in which the dancer wears shoes that are fitted with ‘taps’. Heel and toe taps are metal plates on the bottom of tap shoes,...
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