Ballroom dancers have special needs when it comes to costuming and shoes. It takes a special kind of retail outlet to address those needs. The Dance Dresser, located in Altamonte Springs, takes care of the majority of the ballroom dancers in Central Florida with a large selection of dazzling costumes, top-brand ballroom dance shoes, and miscellaneous ballroom items such as costume jewelry, CD's, dance videos, and social/practice wear. If it is not in the store, they can typically get it for you.
If you have not been to The Dance Dresser's store, take a Saturday afternoon to stop by and see it. The costumes filling the store almost make it neccessary to wear sunglasses, and it is hard to not let the imagination take hold and start wanting to try one on just to see how it feels to wear a real ballroom gown. Some of the costumes are on consignment, while many others are new. Each gown is hand-stoned, one stone at a time.
If you are in the need for ballroom shoes, and especially if it is your first pair, you should take a trip to The Dance Dresser to purchase them. Most ballroom shoes are from overseas, and shoe sizes can vary from maker to maker. Additionally, dance shoes have to fit perfectly and tightly, and men often feel as though their first pair of shoes are too tight. For ladies, the toes need to be hanging over the edge of open-toed shoes or else you will be wasting your money on shoes that you cannot use. Being able to have the assistance of experienced ballroom dancewear experts to fit your first pair is something every dancer should do in order to avoid having to ship them back if they don't fit. Plus, you get to take them home that day!
Comments