Dancers know whilst it is important to look stylish – it is equally important to stay comfy whilst doing it. High grade materials and craftsmanship are a must.
Good dance shoes are the building blocks to suppleness/ stamina/ technique/ interpretation/ energy and grace.

Ballet Shoes

• full sole
• split sole
• provide the dancer with their most fundamental tool

Greek Sandals / Pedini

• ideal for lyrical work
• favoured by teachers

Pointe Shoes

The purpose of a pointe shoe is two fold:- first it has to support the dancer’s foot and second it has to make the foot look beautiful.

In the past pointe shoes were originally designed simply to enable dancers to “stand” on their toes. However present day dance technique requires both strength and flexibility to allow the dancer to work through the foot – placing much more emphasis on the pitch and width of the platform. So Pointe shoes of today must permit the dancer to “DANCE” en pointe – not just stand there.

Having a pointe shoe that “fits” is extremely important. A visit to The Dance Shop is a must to take advantage of the personalised fitting service whether it be your first pair of pointe shoes or you are more experienced en pointe.

Specialists in Freed – The most popular pointe shoe in the world. Freed have a hundred years experience in crafting pointe shoes to an exacting standard – with continuous innovation focussing attention on the dancer’s needs.

Dansneakers

• favoured by jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, ballet dancers and teachers
• cutting edge designs and technologies
• extremely pliable and lightweight
• impact resistant split soles
• spin spots on the balls of the foot
• stock Capezio, Freed and Bloch

Jazz Shoes

• designed for outstanding comfort, performance and style
• embrace and support the foot
• stretch fabrics assist with this design
• power pointe construction to hug and accentuate the arch
• ideal combination of sole patches and heels provide enough traction and freedom of movement to enable perfect spins

Tap and Character

• high quality materials and craftsmanship
• lower heels for children
• Cuban heels
• Teletone taps cast from aluminium for a strong clean sound

Dance Sport

• outstanding array of classic and fashion shoes for ballroom, salsa dancing and evening wear
• These shoes offer comfort, elegance and support
• variety of leather and satin uppers
• non slip suede soles give the perfect balance of traction and spin
• choce range for recreational, professional and competitive dancers

Foot Undeez

• lyrical footwear for that barely there feelong
• provide support and protection
• ideal for modern/ lyrical/ gym/ ballet/ yoga/ pilates

Irish Dance Shoes by Antonio Pacelli (Dublin – London – New York)

Superflexi Jig Shoe

Traditional shoe made from superior leather used in the uppers and superflexi sole. Offers an excellent combination of flexibility and support. Available with Leinster or Concorde heels and tips.

Ultraflexi Jig Shoe

Traditional shoe with an ultraflexi black suede sole. Ideal for dancers who have no time to break in shoes and want to get straight onto their toes. Available with Leinster or Concorde heels and tips.

Traditional Boys/ Mens Reel

A purpose built reel shoe with a suede superflexi sole providing dancer with excellent support and control. Available with Leinster or Concorde heels.

Loop Pump

Popular pump with elasticated side loops to ensure a snug fit around the ankle.

Elite Pump

• The latest in pump design combining comfort and technical innovation
• dedicated left and right feet
• seamless toe
• pre-shaped arch support
• contoured heel
• poron padding
• short toe
• black suede half sole

Set Dance Evening Shoe

Comfort and elegance are effortlessly combined in this evening set dance shoe. The hoe is set on a 2” Cuban heel and finished with a diamante buckle for that under stated touch of sparkle.