How To Buy Dance Shoes For Your Child

By Author: Cedric Grosjean
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If you are reading this, you are probably thinking of registering your son or daughter for dance lessons. Perhaps you already have, but are dwelling on children's dance shoes. You are certainly a concerned parent who deserves a pat on the back.

Of course, there are many kinds of dance shoes out there. The way they are designed depends on the kind of dance these shoes are meant for. For example, there are ballet shoes and slippers for ballet, tap shoes for tap dance, etc.

The important thing when it comes to getting a pair of shoes for your child is to ensure that it is a good fit for him or her, in fact a perfect fit is essential for many dances. Do not get your child a pair that is too large just because you think that their feet are growing and big shoes will fit longer and save you some cash. For dancers to perform well and grow in confidence they need shoes with the optimum fit.

All children's dance shoes will experience some wear and tear on the dance floor. It is possible that the shoes may need replacing even before a child out-grows them. Choosing good quality shoes carefully can help avoid such ...
... problems.

If it is a pair of ballet shoes that you are looking for and the child will be wearing socks instead of tights, try on the shoes whilst they are in socks. Likewise, if a dance student will be wearing tights for ballet lessons, try on the shoes in tights. This will give you an accurate fit before you buy.

If buying for a very young child, do not leave the decision entirely to them. Do assist by asking relevant questions pertaining to the fit of the new shoes. Encourage walking, running and even dancing in the shoes to get a proper feel.

Many kinds of ballet shoes require ribbons to be tied so it is worthwhile looking into the different kinds available and seeing which best suits your child's age and ability. Remember to purchase ribbons for the shoes as these may be sold separately. You may have to sew these on yourself. Alternatively, get elastic versions if your child may have problem tying the ribbons herself. However, do check with her teacher if shoes with elastic bands are accepted in the examination room (assuming that your child will undergo ballet exams as many do). Still, it is not an issue as you can easily undo the elastic and sew on ribbons instead, when you need to.

Once again, make sure you buy a pair of children's dance shoes that fit your child perfectly. Poorly fitting shoes can severely affect a dancer's performance or worse, can cause injury or unnecessary strain on the feet. The shoes you choose will be ones that your child will wear for each of their dance lessons and eventually, dance examination. Children's dance shoes can prove quite expensive, so when you are confident with sizes and specifications you may wish to search for discounts online.

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