Inventory Check: Dance Teacher Dancewear
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
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.