When someone learns dance for the first time, they wonder why they can't attend classes in the simple shoes they use in their everyday life.
Dance shoes are specially designed to allow the dancer to move comfortably on the dance floor, to protect the knees and joints from injury and to provide the maximum of each dancer's dancing potential.
The following five key points will guide you in choosing the right ballroom dance shoes for you.
- Closed or open front? Shoes used for Ballroom or Smooth dances such as Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot are always closed to the front.
- The app. Unlike regular shoes, dance shoes must fit the foot like a sock to provide safety and stability to the dancer.
- The Heel. Women's Ballroom/American Smooth shoes are made with several heel height options from 0.5'' - 3'' (1.25cm - 7.5cm), while Men's Ballroom/American Smooth shoes are available in 1.5'' (3.75 cm) heel height. New dancers should take into account that one way you walk in heels is another way to dance, so it would be good to start with a medium height and flared type (slightly wider).
- Style and Color. The style is about the strap that is usually found on these dance shoes. It's a good idea to choose a pair with a strap if you're a beginner to avoid any injuries. As for color, a natural shade of Flesh or Tan is fine and goes with all suits.
- Sola. Unlike ordinary shoes, almost all dance shoes have a sole made of suede leather so that the dancer can slide or brake (slip-and-grip) depending on the point of the choreography using his weight.
Knowing these five essentials can help you choose the right pair of Ballroom/American Smooth dance shoes for you.
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