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How to Use Traction Spray with Apollas

Apolla Performance products are known to be top-notch for dancers all around the country. Certain Apolla products are specially made to have traction, or they are made to be smooth on the bottom like a regular sock. But, when using the Apolla Performance Traction Shock, the traction on the bottom of the sock can wear down over time. This means that it is time to add it back with the E6000 Adhesive Spray! Here is how in just a few easy steps:

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Ainslie Cyopik On Prioritizing Quality at Ainsliewear

Through the clothes she made, Ainslie’s mother instilled an appreciation for product quality in her daughter at a young age that shines through at the dancewear company. “The quality of AinslieWear is high,” Ainslie stresses, sharing that the factor that sets the brand apart is the depth of detail it puts into how leotards are made and how they fit. The company sets the bar high, paying close attention to how the leotard lays, the surface area it covers, the stretch and resilience of the fabric, and more. It helps that all the leotards are proudly made in Vancouver, B.C., just steps away from Ainslie’s office. “We have a great team here,” Ainslie says proudly.

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DWC's Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Need ideas on what to get your dancer for Christmas? This DWC Holiday Gift Guide is here to help make Christmas shopping a little easier. We asked some of our own DWC Ambassadors what their favorite dance products sold at Dancewear Center are and put them in the perfect guide for the holidays. Read on to learn more about what items would be great to give to your dancer for the holidays!

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DWC's Best Nutcracker Gifts for 2022

It’s officially Nutcracker season! Dancers around the area are scrambling to prepare for their annual performances of the classic tale The Nutcracker. This allows the dancers to create unforgettable memories and entertain hundreds of audiences from far and wide. From holiday-themed leotards to storybooks for little kids, any of the items on this list would make fabulous holiday gifts for your favorite Nutcracker performers sold here at Dancewear Center!

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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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Promoting Support and Inclusivity Through Dance Belts

My website offers education to parents and any boys or men who don’t know how to wear dance belts,” he says. Tom recalls attending a summer program at Milwaukee Ballet School when he was 14 years old and changing in the dressing room. He had put on his dance belt and was about to put on his tights when a fellow dancer informed him he had put on his dance belt incorrectly. Prior to this experience, no adult had told Tom how to properly wear a dance belt, thus he strives to provide that kind of information and support through his brand.

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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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DWC Summer Intensive Checklist

Struggling to find the right things to bring to your summer intensive coming up? Here at Dancewear Center, we are making sure that you have the ultimate checklist for all of the things necessary to survive classes in the hot summer months. We want to make sure that dancers are feeling confident, supported, strong, and ready to perform their very best for whatever summer intensives throw at them. Read on to learn more about items that can help any dancer feel their very best for classes.

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DWC Holiday Shopping Guide

At last, the gift-giving season is upon us! When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, an unnecessary amount of stress can easily accrue. What do I get for them? What’s on-trend? Will they like it? Countless questions circle through our brains, making an activity that’s supposed to be festive feel a bit overwhelming. That’s why here at Dancewear Center, we’re making your life a bit easier by giving you our ultimate guide to holiday shopping for your favorite dancers! From stocking stuffers to affordable activewear to luxury leotards, DWC is your one-stop shop for holiday gifts this season. Read on to learn about our top picks that you can get for 30% off at our Small Business Saturday Sale, starting with the more affordable finds and leading into more upscale items.

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