| No matter what style of dancing you are into, having | | | | doing a Latin number? If so, ladies will want shoes with |
| the right shoes can make all the difference in the world | | | | a high, slim-heeled with a flexible sole and strappy heel. |
| when it comes to your performance, and to a lesser | | | | You have the option of closed or open-toed shoes. |
| degree, your appearance. When you are involved in | | | | When deciding, remember, it isn't abnormal for partners |
| ballroom dancing, whether it be competitive or just for | | | | to sometimes step on each other, so you may want |
| fun, you need to have the right shoes. | | | | to consider an attractive shoe with a closed toe! You |
| If you are just getting into ballroom dancing, you | | | | also want to make sure that whatever style of shoe |
| probably will want to get shoes that look nice and are | | | | you get is comfortable. The importance of this can't be |
| comfortable, and won't blister your feet. If you want a | | | | stressed enough! If your feet are sore, you definitely |
| pair of shoes that you can wear for a number of | | | | will not give the best performance. |
| ballroom dances, try a closed-toe, two-inch heel pump | | | | Heel height is another thing to consider when choosing |
| with an ankle strap, often called modern, court or | | | | your dancing shoes. Ladies' high heels are usually |
| standard dance shoes. | | | | around two or three inches in height (there's really no |
| Dancers will about what is the most important part of | | | | need to go any higher...it doesn't look that great, and |
| the shoe...the sole, the style, or the height. Really, when | | | | isn't very comfortable). If you are opting for flats, a |
| you think about it, all of these things are equally | | | | comfortable and attractive heel height, for women and |
| important. Let's take the sole, for instance. You want | | | | men, is one to one and a half inches. |
| to make sure that the soles of your dancing shoes | | | | Other things to think about when choosing dancing |
| allow you to easily glide across the floor, while still | | | | shoes are color, sparkle, and of course, price (a good |
| offering some amount of traction so you don't slip and | | | | pair of dancing shoes can run between $70 and $120, |
| fall. Suede soles are great for this. If you want a less | | | | and higher, depending on just how fancy you want to |
| expensive (but more slippery) option, you can opt for a | | | | go). Keep these tips in mind when you are purchasing |
| leather-soled dancing shoe. | | | | your dancing shoes, and you are sure to find just what |
| When choosing shoe styles, it is important to consider | | | | you are looking for! |
| the style of dance you will be performing. Are you | | | | |
