| Like any other kind of dancer, those who dance | | | | supple. Another option worth considering is the |
| jazz have certain clothing needs. Footwear is | | | | jazz boot - these provide extra support for the |
| really important to people in everyday life and | | | | ankle and can be useful to beginners. Jazz trainers |
| activities, and is especially so for dancers. Over | | | | are now available, and they are becoming |
| the years dance shoe and sportswear | | | | increasing popular as they offer a good level of |
| manufacturers have put a lot of research and | | | | ankle support and usually have a hard toe casing |
| effort into producing practical, comfortable and | | | | to help a dancer remain in a pointe position. They |
| supportive shoes for dancers. | | | | are, however, quite heavy compared to other |
| Jazz shoes are an example of dance specific | | | | designs, which means they lend themselves |
| footwear in which a variety of needs are catered | | | | better to some forms of dance than others. |
| for. There are loads of styles and designs | | | | They are usually used for hip hop and street |
| available on the market. While this is a good thing, | | | | styles. |
| it can make choosing shoes very difficult for | | | | The materials used to make jazz shoes are also |
| those who are inexperienced. When selecting jazz | | | | really important, and your choice will be governed |
| shoes there are several things that should be | | | | by cost and style. Leather is expensive initially, but |
| taken into consideration. If you (or your child) are | | | | is long lasting, breathable and moulds itself to a |
| a member of a jazz class, there may well be | | | | user's foot after being worn several times. |
| details of which shoes to buy available from the | | | | Leather will require careful cleaning and |
| school, or advice to be had from teachers or | | | | maintenance to keep it in top notch condition. |
| fellow students/parents. | | | | Canvas shoes are often recommended for |
| Like ballet slippers, jazz shoes should be well | | | | youngsters, as they tend to fit well and are less |
| fitted, comfortable but not too loose. You don't' | | | | expensive - shoes need replacing frequently for |
| want the shoe to chafe, or to come off during | | | | growing feet. It's important to have the right |
| practice! Trying on a variety of makes and styles | | | | clothes when starting to dance, they allow for |
| is advisable, as what works for one dancer may | | | | comfortable movements and can help boost |
| not suit another. If you are interested in | | | | confidence. After a while, choosing the right jazz |
| purchasing shoes for a better price online, make | | | | shoes for you will be an easy and enjoyable task. |
| sure you know which size you need as they may | | | | The main purpose of dancing for many is to have |
| vary between manufacturers and styles. | | | | a good time, and to get some exercise. Enjoying |
| Split sole shoes can provide excellent flexibility, | | | | dance is of vital importance, the energy and |
| helping to allow certain movements, although | | | | enthusiasm of those who love to dance shines |
| today a number of full sole options can be very | | | | through in their performances for all to see. |