Shoes
The correct dance shoes are not essential for the first few weeks - just in case the student decides they don’t want to continue. However, the sooner shoes are purchased, the quicker and easier it is to learn. When tapping without tap shoes, harder soled shoes are recommended as sneakers tend to grip and get stuck on the floor - hence making tapping more difficult!
Students commencing without jazz or classical shoes should wear runners. Normal runners are fine to commence funk classes.
Lou-Na Performers has a book available with details of second hand uniform and shoes for sale. If you are interested in buying or selling second hand items, the clearly marked white books are kept in the office area.
Required Shoes For Jazz And Tap Classes
Tiny Tots through to Juniors 2 - 5 level :
- Pink ballet shoes (no jiffies please as the sole of these shoes can be very slippery and dangerous)
- Black Bloch “Tap-On” (or similar style - must be buckle up)
Junior 1 through to Sub - Intermediate level :
- Camel Jazz shoes
- Black Bloch “Tap-On” (or similar style.)
Intermediates through to Seniors :
- Camel Jazz shoes
- Black Bloch “ Show Tappers” (or similar style)
Adults :
- Black jazz shoes
- Black Tap shoes. (style optional)
- Jazz shoes for all levels (Junior 1 upwards) must be lace up, and whilst a “split sole” is preferred, students may wear a full sole if they choose.
Required Shoes for Classical Classes
- All Classical students are required to wear pink ballet shoes. (strictly no jiffies please)
Required Shoes for Funk and Cheerleading
- Black Bloch Dance Sneakers
- (or similar style) or any brand of plain black runners.
Where to buy:
- Dance Art, 266 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Ph 9878 3385. (Rear of Lombards The Paper People)
Please note: All students must have the correct shoes by the end of Term 1.
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