Dance is a rewarding and fulfilling activity for many children. Some take classes for fun while others want to pursue dance to the professional level. Whatever their goals, the basic gear is always the children's dance shoes. A well fitted pair will be comfortable so the student can learn the different moves properly.
The first factor to consider is the kind of dance they will be taught. There are children's dance shoes for every kind of dance genre. Ballet requires soft soled shoes, while tap and jazz need a harder sole. Often the class teacher will have a list of required gear, including the kind of shoes to buy. They will be able to tell parents the exact shoes that will help their child do their best in the class. Many teachers arrange group purchases, so that everyone in the class can get the same shoes. They may be able to get a group discount if everyone buys together.
Proper fit is as important with children's dance shoes as it is with their other footwear. It is difficult to dance in shoes that are too loose or too tight. Improperly fitted shoes can also cause irritation and other foot problems. Therefore, parents should take their time getting their child fitted for dance shoes. Many dance gear stores have professionals who can ensure parents get the right shoes for their child. They know how to test for fit and flexibility. They will also know which shoes offer the most stability, and can advise on the shoe material.
In respect of the more specialist analyses, you will usually be advised to purchase a specially moulded orthotic inner-sole, which will include specific support to assist your own unique foot-strike. Orthotics can cost hundreds of pounds, though unless you have a very unusual foot-strike
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As children progress through dance classes they will generally have more choices in children's dance shoes and dancewear. While they may have been limited to classic black or pink in their early years, they may be allowed to choose other colours as they get older. Dance gear and shoes come in a wide variety of colours. Even ballet wear is now available in a rainbow of bright colours, perfect for both practice and shows. This is a chance to buy a hoodie or warm-up top in a bright colour.
Levels of support Running shoe manufacturers say that each of their models of running shoe will fall broadly within one of four levels of support - Neutral, Mild-Support, Moderate-Support and Motion Control.In reality, there are as many different levels of support as there are different models of running shoe and subtle differences in the structure of different models will mean that they are more or less supportive than others.
What level of support do I need? This is a very complex question....For a quick analysis (often referred to as a 'gait-analysis'), pop into to your local running shoe shop, where they should be able to assess the broad category of support you need. For a more thorough analysis, contact a sports podiatrist or a University with a specialist Sports Science/Bio-mechanics department.
Many parents have daughters or sons signing up for dance classes
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Many children who are serious about dance will eventually choose one or two styles to pursue. They may decide to concentrate solely on ballet, or work to develop their jazz skills. The longer that they participate they will learn which children's dance shoes work best for them. They may decide they prefer leather shoes over canvas. Leather is always a good choice as it lasts longer. Dancers often prefer a particular brand, such as Capezio or Bloch. Once they know the exact shoes they want it is just a matter of ensuring that each new pair fits properly.