Men's Dance Shoes
Kenneth Cole - Ballroom Dance Shoe (Tan Snake) | Kenneth Cole - Dance Hall (Brown) | Capezio Latin Oxford - 2" (Black) | Capezio - Tapster (Tan) |
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Purchasing Dance Shoes
To begin your dance journey, enroll in a dance school to taking up formal dance lessons. Your next very big step will be buying a pair of quality dance shoes.
Typical ballroom dance shoes may have non-slip soles and a metal shank for support on the foot’s arch. They are so lightweight and flexible that you may sometimes forget that you are wearing them.
Some dance shoe stores carry only dance shoes that can be purchased online. These stores have wide selections of handcrafted ballroom and even Latin dance shoes from overseas shoe capitals. Dance shoes can be worn in all types of dance – be it latin, salsa, ballroom, tango, or swing.
Dance lovers who majored in dance are major buyers of dance shoes. Dance majors hone not only their physical skills but also their knowledge of the science, history, and theories surrounding the art of dance. They brace themselves for rigorous dance techniques and choreography classes, long nights of dress rehearsals, and academic classes.
These dance majors can also have careers apart from professional dancing. They can concentrate on other dancing-related fields such as dance education, therapy, and administration. Challenging both their minds and bodies in this demanding art form, those who major in dance need all the help they can get. This is where dance shoes come in. They are the dancers’ best friends with their stylish look, durability, and ease of use.
Students of dance are taught how to express their ideas and emotions through various forms of dance such as modern, jazz, ethnic, folk, and ballet shoes. They learn about positive body image, good nutrition, and methods to prevent injury. They also help in the production of dance concerts, working with costumes, lights, and sound. They may opt to teach dance later on in their careers