Ballroom Dance Clothing And Shoes
Ballroom
Dance Clothing and Shoes
Dressing for ballroom dance is a lot like getting ready for
the prom. You have to find the perfect dress (or suit and tux if you're
a guy), perfect shoes, and coordinate your hair and makeup for a
complete look. However, getting ready for an evening of ballroom dance
is slightly more complex than dressing for the prom. While the concept
is the same, a lot of factors need to be taken into consideration when
choosing ballroom dance clothing and shoes.
First of all, there is really no set dress code for ballroom
dancing, which leaves you with the freedom to choose your attire to
your comfort and practicality. Whether you are dancing a slow dance
such as the waltz or an upbeat dance like the jive, you need to choose
attire that you can move easily in and won't get tangled up around your
partner. For example, consider choosing a dress made of silk; it flows
easily and doesn't tangle.
Remember that although ballroom dancing is a formal and elite
event, your dress doesn't have to be covered in heavy sequins, jewels,
or feathers. Choose a dress with a moderate amount of accents, as
overbearing decorations can easily get in the way and cause discomfort
to both you and your partner. Fashion is definitely an important
factor, but not as important as your level of comfort while dancing.
Choosing shoes for ballroom dancing are just as important as
choosing the dress. However, the shoes you wear largely depend on what
type of dance you will be performing. There are special shoes for jazz
dances, jive dances, swing dances, etc. Therefore, advance preparation
is the key for choosing the right shoes. Most ballroom dance shoes are
lightweight - heavy-soled shoes can greatly obstruct your dancing and
leave you with extremely sore feet. The maximum height for ladies'
shoes is three inch heels, whereas men's shoes are around one and a
half inches.
Like choosing a dress, shoes for ballroom dancing should not
be based on appearance alone. Again, you will have to jump, twirl, and
kick in these shoes, so you need them to be comfortable and supportive
of your feet. Most ballroom dance shoes are open-toed, although this
may not be the best choice. This easily exposes your toes to be stepped
on, so consider going with a close-toed shoe. If you find that the heel
is too uncomfortable, you can purchase insoles designed specifically
for women's high heel shoes. The last thing you want to do is damage
your feet, legs, or back because your shoes did not fit properly.
Finally, beware of shoes with tight back straps or are
heavily decorated. This can cause undue rubbing on your feet, which in
turn leads to nasty blisters. Shoes that are too busy could easily
damage during dancing, so try to keep accents to a minimum when
choosing your ballroom dance shoes.
By following these tips to choosing your ballroom dance dress
and shoes, you will not only be fashionable but comfortable - the most
important factor in any type of dancing!
Just some of the beautiful styles and colors you can get from Apple Dance Shoes
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 S9206 Copper Nude Leather |  C1609 Tan Satin |
 C1620 Tan Satin |  1643 Black Nubuck & Black Mesh |
 1662b Brown Satin |  1671b Brown Satin & Stone |
 1672 Silver Leather |  1675 Dark Brown Satin |
 1683 Red Sparkle & Red Patent |  1683 Silver Leather |
 1692 Light Gold & Flesh Mesh |  2701 Black Leather & Black Sparklenet |
 2719 Brown Satin & Flesh Mesh |  C1601 Flesh Satin |
 C1606 Black Leather |  C1609 Flesh Satin |
 C1620 Black Satin |  |
 C1651 Red Sparkle & Red |  C1659 Brown Nubuck |
 C1661 Silver Leather |  C5004 Gold Sparkle & Gold |
 C5009 Black Leather |  C6033 Black Leather |
 5008 Leopard |  5008 White Satin |
 5008Mirage Purple Sparkle & Purple |  6005 White Satin & Stone |
 6012 Black Leather |  6018 Black Sparkelenet & Black Mesh |
 6024 Blue Illusion & Gold Trim |  6029 Black Nubuck & Gold Leather |
 1601 #72 Blue Sparkle & #109 Mesh |  1617 Black Leather & Black Patent |
 1620 Black Satin |  1650 Red Patent |
 1651 Gold Scale & Gold Leather |  1659 White Satin |
 1661 Black Nubuck |  style 3008 Closed Toe |
 Men's Standard |  Men's Latin |
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