| Dance has been enjoyed by people from all sorts | | | | for, which should help but it is advisable to try |
| of cultures and backgrounds for thousands of | | | | some pairs on in a shop before deciding what is |
| years. Many of the dances that can be learned | | | | right for you. Make sure you choose a reputable |
| today are very traditional and have not changed | | | | seller who has a range from all the most well |
| much in many generations. Some dances, | | | | known brands. Start off by finding out which size |
| however, are much newer creations, usually set | | | | of sneaker fits you the best, it is very important |
| to modern music, they get their inspiration from | | | | that your feet are comfortable and that shoes |
| all sorts of influences. | | | | are not too tight, nor too loose (you don't want |
| All kinds of dance, if they are to be performed as | | | | to be constantly worried they will fall off!). The |
| well as possible, necessitate specific items of | | | | soles of the shoe should provide good grip on a |
| clothing and footwear. Some dance classes and/or | | | | number of surfaces, with some having a special |
| tutors require their students to wear certain | | | | spot made of different material to enable spinning. |
| garments and may even specify colours. For | | | | It is preferable for dance sneakers not to scuff |
| example leotards and tights are usually worn to | | | | too readily, so either try to find further info or |
| perform and practice ballet. Footwear is very | | | | try kicking the sole against a light colored surface |
| important to dancers. It is important they choose | | | | to see if a mark is left. Some sneakers are |
| the right kind of shoe to match their dancing style | | | | heavier than others, even if they look similar, so |
| and a shoe that is comfortable and fits properly. | | | | weight may also influence your decision. |
| Recently a number of dance styles have adopted | | | | Dance sneakers usually have split soles to allow |
| a new style of footwear - dancer sneakers. | | | | for great flexibility when dancing, although some |
| Dance sneakers are becoming increasingly popular, | | | | have a full sole that is designed to be as efficient. |
| but finding the right pair for you is not always so | | | | Some materials and designs of sneaker will need |
| straightforward. Your choice may well be primarily | | | | more wearing in than others before they feel |
| based on the kind of dance you are learning or | | | | exactly how you want them too. Once you have |
| perform. Other dancers and/or your tutor may | | | | selected ones that you feel are best for your |
| well be able to recommend a suitable brand but | | | | individual needs, you may consider buying your |
| when you begin to look for the right pair, but it is | | | | next pair from an online store which are often |
| important to take a number of other | | | | cheaper. This can be especially useful for children |
| considerations into account. | | | | as they grow out of shoes so quickly! Once you |
| If it is your first time selecting dance sneakers, | | | | have selected your favourites, it's time to start |
| you may well have been advised of what to look | | | | dancing. |