What shoes should I wear?
All dancers must have proper dance shoes. Please mark all dance shoes inside with your dancer’s name.
MALE dancers:
· RISING STARS PreK-1st grade class ~ BLACK Jazz shoes AND also BLACK Tap shoes (tie)
· 1st grade through Adult JAZZ dancers ~ BLACK Jazz shoes
· 1st grade through Adult TAP dancers ~ BLACK Tap shoes (tie)
FEMALE dancers:
RISING STARS PreK-1st grade class:
· PINK Ballet shoes WITH ELASTIC STRAPS AND also BLACK Tap shoes (tie or buckle)
JAZZ and JAZZ / HIP-HOP:
· 1st - 2nd grade classes ~ PINK Ballet shoes WITH ELASTIC STRAPS
· 3rd through 10th grade classes ~ TAN split sole Jazz shoes (“slip-on” style with no ties)
· 11th grade through Adult classes ~ BLACK Jazz shoes or BLACK Jazz sneakers
*Note: Thurs. 9pm/Adult Jazz may wear tan jazz shoes in recital based on costume style/color
TAP:
· 1st - 2nd grade classes ~ BLACK Tap shoes (tie or buckle)
· 3rd through Adult classes~ TAN FLAT Tap shoes (tie, buckle, “slip on”, split sole or full sole
oxfords)
· TAPPERCISE ~ TAN FLAT Tap shoes (tie, buckle, “slip on”, split sole or full sole oxfords)
· Tap Production Company/Advanced Tap Production Company ~ TAN FLAT Tap shoes (Split sole oxfords)
LYRICAL:
· All lyrical dancers ~ TAN/skin-colored Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Lyrical Shoe OR Angelo Luzio pleated half sole (canvas)
ALL Company dancers, including DTC ~ TAN/skin-colored Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Lyrical Shoe OR Angelo Luzio pleated half sole (canvas)
Company and Senior Company may also wear TAN T-strap character shoes 2 ½ inch heel ~ to be determined based on routine. For class, Company and Senior Company dancers should wear the pirouettes (see previous guideline).
Hip Hop Company shoes will be determined by the instructor.
Please do NOT purchase shoes based on Company requirements until you are notified that you have been selected.
Unsure of the fit of your dancer's shoes?
Please allow one of the instructors to look at the shoes on your dancer's feet before he/she walks in them. The dance shoe stores will not exchange shoes that have been walked in.
MALE dancers:
· RISING STARS PreK-1st grade class ~ BLACK Jazz shoes AND also BLACK Tap shoes (tie)
· 1st grade through Adult JAZZ dancers ~ BLACK Jazz shoes
· 1st grade through Adult TAP dancers ~ BLACK Tap shoes (tie)
FEMALE dancers:
RISING STARS PreK-1st grade class:
· PINK Ballet shoes WITH ELASTIC STRAPS AND also BLACK Tap shoes (tie or buckle)
JAZZ and JAZZ / HIP-HOP:
· 1st - 2nd grade classes ~ PINK Ballet shoes WITH ELASTIC STRAPS
· 3rd through 10th grade classes ~ TAN split sole Jazz shoes (“slip-on” style with no ties)
· 11th grade through Adult classes ~ BLACK Jazz shoes or BLACK Jazz sneakers
*Note: Thurs. 9pm/Adult Jazz may wear tan jazz shoes in recital based on costume style/color
TAP:
· 1st - 2nd grade classes ~ BLACK Tap shoes (tie or buckle)
· 3rd through Adult classes~ TAN FLAT Tap shoes (tie, buckle, “slip on”, split sole or full sole
oxfords)
· TAPPERCISE ~ TAN FLAT Tap shoes (tie, buckle, “slip on”, split sole or full sole oxfords)
· Tap Production Company/Advanced Tap Production Company ~ TAN FLAT Tap shoes (Split sole oxfords)
LYRICAL:
· All lyrical dancers ~ TAN/skin-colored Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Lyrical Shoe OR Angelo Luzio pleated half sole (canvas)
ALL Company dancers, including DTC ~ TAN/skin-colored Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Lyrical Shoe OR Angelo Luzio pleated half sole (canvas)
Company and Senior Company may also wear TAN T-strap character shoes 2 ½ inch heel ~ to be determined based on routine. For class, Company and Senior Company dancers should wear the pirouettes (see previous guideline).
Hip Hop Company shoes will be determined by the instructor.
Please do NOT purchase shoes based on Company requirements until you are notified that you have been selected.
Unsure of the fit of your dancer's shoes?
Please allow one of the instructors to look at the shoes on your dancer's feet before he/she walks in them. The dance shoe stores will not exchange shoes that have been walked in.
Tan Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Lyrical Shoe
|
Angelo Luzio pleated half sole (canvas)
|
Outgrown your dance shoes? Swap em out!
THE PROBLEM: My dancer outgrew his/her shoes.
THE SOLUTION: Participate in the shoe swap!
WHAT USED SHOES WE MAY HAVE:
-pink ballet shoes
-black tap shoes
-boys' jazz shoes
-jazz sneakers
-tan tap shoes
-tan lyrical shoes
-tan jazz shoes
THE PROCEDURE:
1) TRADE a pair of like quality and color/style shoes. Trade-ins must be done at the time of purchase.
2) DONATE your used shoes to our Shoe Swap! Simply turn them in to your dancer's instructor. The shoe-swapping frenzy continues at ANY and ALL times of the year! Thank you!
3) PURCHASE a pair of shoes! No shoes to trade in, but in need of shoes? Buy a pair from the Shoe Swap at a much better price than buying them new!
CONTACT:
Miss Laura Bensley, the new queen of the Shoe Swap
Email - laura.bensley@gmail.com - or phone - 443.286.6234
WHERE CAN I BUY SHOES?
Artistic Costumes & Dance Fashions
410-321-1121
1304 Goucher Blvd.
Towson, MD 21286
*All types of dance shoes available here*
Payless ShoeSource
410-821-9644
825 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD 21204
*Pre-K to 2nd grade pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes AND 3rd grade to adult tan jazz shoes available here ONLY youth tan tap shoes available here*
THE SOLUTION: Participate in the shoe swap!
WHAT USED SHOES WE MAY HAVE:
-pink ballet shoes
-black tap shoes
-boys' jazz shoes
-jazz sneakers
-tan tap shoes
-tan lyrical shoes
-tan jazz shoes
THE PROCEDURE:
1) TRADE a pair of like quality and color/style shoes. Trade-ins must be done at the time of purchase.
2) DONATE your used shoes to our Shoe Swap! Simply turn them in to your dancer's instructor. The shoe-swapping frenzy continues at ANY and ALL times of the year! Thank you!
3) PURCHASE a pair of shoes! No shoes to trade in, but in need of shoes? Buy a pair from the Shoe Swap at a much better price than buying them new!
CONTACT:
Miss Laura Bensley, the new queen of the Shoe Swap
Email - laura.bensley@gmail.com - or phone - 443.286.6234
WHERE CAN I BUY SHOES?
Artistic Costumes & Dance Fashions
410-321-1121
1304 Goucher Blvd.
Towson, MD 21286
*All types of dance shoes available here*
Payless ShoeSource
410-821-9644
825 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD 21204
*Pre-K to 2nd grade pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes AND 3rd grade to adult tan jazz shoes available here ONLY youth tan tap shoes available here*
