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What Is a Pointe Shoe?: A Guide to the Advanced Dance Footwear

Dancers often try on many pairs of pointe shoes in their first fitting to ensure that the best fit possible is selected. At DWC, we strive to make out fittings both a fun and educational experience, so dancers can expect to be informed about the different properties of the different shoes they try. Once the best shoe for the dancer is selected, it’s important that students have their teacher approve of them before they begin sewing them.

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An Inside Look at Dancewear Center Mobile

Dancewear Center Mobile provides private pointe shoe fittings that individualize and streamline the fitting process for dancers, allowing them to receive professional, one on one attention in the comfort of their home studio. At private pointe shoe fittings, fitters appreciate getting the knowledge and input of dance teachers and providing ease and convenience for community members. Our mobile service also arranges pop-up shops that help alleviate back-to-school dance shopping stress and allow studios to build their brand and bring their community together in a fun way. Dancewear Center Mobile will bring dress code apparel, shoes, and the latest seasonal items for dancers in the form of a private shopping experience.

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Inside Dancewear Center’s Continuing Education

“One of our core values is integrity and I feel like that shines through in the fitting process,” Samantha says. “We’re here to make sure that the dancer goes home in something that is as safe and comfortable as possible. We always prioritize the dancer over the sale, every single time.” She’s excited to be a part of a pointe shoe fitter community that works to empower dancers with informed knowledge about their pointe shoes, as well as help build out a larger fitter knowledge base.

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