Dancing in Proper Dance Shoes is Crucial


by Andy Maingam - Date: 2007-01-19 - Word Count: 453 Share This!

Not only is dancing a great way to exercise but it's probably the most fun too. But if you dance a lot you should think about getting some suitable dance shoes too as this will not only prolong your fun, it'll benefit your feet as well. I've lost count of how many young women in particular have had to leave the dance floor because they've developed blisters, sprains, or just got plain uncomfortable wearing inappropriate hip footwear.

Obviously the type of shoes you buy for dancing depends a lot on how often you dance, where you dance, and how you dance. If you are just an infrequent dancer who likes a jig on the occasional weekend, then properly fitting dress shoes that you feel comfortable walking around in should do the job just nicely.

If you are a dancing enthusiast then it's a different story. But if you are passionate about dance to the extent that it's become a regular pastime then you'll probably already beware of the kind of shoes to be dancing in. If you're new to the game, here's a few pointers are what type of footwear you should be looking at for what kind of dance.

Ballroom Dance Shoes Shoes specifically for ballroom dancing will likely have non-slip soles and a metal shank for support on the foot's arch. This is very important as there's a lot going on down there in the foot department.

Salsa This can really turn out to be a bit of a workout regime if you get into it and it's popularity is certainly growing in the west of recent years. Serious salsa dancers need salsa shoes and I would suggest you seek advice from your salsa instructor before purchasing.

Ballet If you're getting into ballet then you've surely head of Ballet Pointe shoes. These are the odd shaped shoes that allow ballet dancers to dance on the very tips of their toes. However, they're not usually the kind of shoe that a new enthusiast would begin with, and once gain, properly fitted footwear for ballet dancing in crucial for you safety and comfort, so consult your instructor prior to purchase.

Free Style This is your style and is usually is usually just a case of strutting your stuff on the dance floors at discos and special events. In such cases, just about any leather-soled foot wear will do just fine.

Of course, the types of dace and dance moves are endless but most of the popular forms of dancing have their own style of footwear and for good reason too. Whether it's Latin dance, Jive, Argentine Tango, or whatever, make sure your number one priority is finding the right kind of dance shoes before you even hit the dance floor.


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