Survival Edition from a Seasoned Dance Mum Ah, dance competitions. The magical times of year when your tiny human transforms into a glitter-covered whirlwind of nerves and excitement… and you become a part-time chauffeur, costume manager, snack supplier, and emotional support unit. After surviving many competitions, I’ve picked up a few tips that’ll make your … Read more
When it comes to dance, footwear is more than just an accessory—it’s an essential tool that directly impacts a dancer’s performance, safety, and comfort. Unlike everyday shoes, ballet shoes need to provide the perfect balance between flexibility and support, allowing dancers to execute movements with precision and grace. The Importance of the Right Fit … Read more
We provide quality dancewear that lasts 💛🩵💜 Sometimes though you can’t avoid the dirt and scuff marks from dance studio floor and once a child’s feet stop growing you want to make the most out of the shoes you already have. Enter MDM Flexible shoe paint! It comes in ballet shoe and tan jazz shoe … Read more
Buying dance shoes can be overwhelming, especially for first time dance parents! How do you know where to start? At Dance Moves we’re passionate about MDM shoes and absolutely LOVE the philosophy and engineering behind them. The built in ‘dance based support’ technology means they are perfect for dancers in training. 🩰 PROTECT: The technology … Read more
Sewing pointe shoe ribbons and elastics must be one of the most annoying things we have to do as dance parents! 🩰 This is my 13year olds 4th pair of pointe shoes and I decided it was time to teach her how to sew them herself…. needless to say it did not go well. Lots … Read more
One of the first things to learn and perfect as a dance parent is how to help your child tie their ballet shoe ribbons! 🩰 Most dancers won’t require ribbons on their shoes until they have progressed out of the pre-school and beginner phase of dancing. It would usually be for exams or performances to … Read more