Inventory Check: Dance Teacher Dancewear

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Stylish yet professional: the latest apparel and shoes to stock with teachers in mind

For a dance retailer, what more important group is there than dance teachers to keep as happy, loyal customers? Not only will they buy for themselves, but they can influence generation after generation of new students to purchase their dancewear at your store—a pipeline of potential customers for life.

The unique demands of a dance teacher’s calling—long hours requiring super-comfy duds, different styles of classes scheduled back-to-back; the list goes on—in turn demand thoughtfully designed clothing, shoes and accessories. Here is our current crop of favorites. Let’s hope the repertoire only expands from here.









  • Looks just like a ballet slipper, but with more support: It’s a perfect choice for teaching at all-day ballet intensives.
    Bloch Inc., 800-94-BLOCH, blochworld.com
    Grecian sandal, style S0407L
    MATERIALS: leather, suede. COLORS: black, pink, tan








  • The MVP of a hardworking dance teacher’s wardrobe? Flattering, lightly compressive black leggings.
    Body Wrappers/Angelo Luzio, 800-323-0786, bodywrappers.com
    Active dance stirrup pant, style 5198
    MATERIALS: nylon, spandex. COLOR: black








  • These cut-outs let teachers show off those toned arms and shoulders.
    Covalent Activewear, 800-975-6893, covalentactivewear.com
    Ether tank top, style 9027
    MATERIAL: polyester. COLORS: carbon heather, hot pink, bleached aqua








  • A cute teeny gift for your favorite dance teacher? Look no further.
    Dasha Designs, 800-543-2742, dashadesigns.net
    Dance teacher pin, style 2611
    MATERIALS: silver, rhinestones. COLOR: as shown







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    When the air-conditioning gets aggressive, teachers turn to cozy jackets like this one.
    Eurotard Dancewear, 770-475-3045, eurotard.com
    Warm-up jacket, style 33339
    MATERIALS: Tactel microfiber. COLORS: black/black, black/eggplant, black/burgundy, black/fuchsia, black/turquoise








  • Equipped with a spin spot for easy turning, this sneaker is made for easy in-class demonstration.
    Pastry, 855-5-PASTRY, lovepastry.com
    Studio trainer, style PA172050
    MATERIALS: four-way stretch textile upper, combination EVA rubber outsole, memory foam foot bed. COLOR: black/white








  • In this tank, staying stylish in-studio is a cinch—literally.
    Só Dança, 800-269-5033, sodanca.com
    Selini top, style RDE-1897
    MATERIAL: elastane rayon. COLORS: antique rose, black, black blend, bordeaux
     








  • These sneaks are designed for teaching ballroom dance.
    Very Fine Dancesport Shoes, 626-575-8801, veryfineshoes.com
    Coaching sneaker, style VFSN024
    MATERIAL: textile/man-made upper, PU sole
    COLOR: black suede with mesh

Helen Rolfe is a former assistant editor of Dance Retailer News and Dance Spirit.

Published by Helen Rolfe