Dans La Danse Dancewear

Dans La Danse Dancewear Welcome to Dans La Danse Dancewear, One of Orange County's finest dance apparel shops.

Please feel free to browse our website, however we encourage you to visit our shop

10/24/2012

After a successful dance career, Katherine Dunham, the mother of modern jazz dance, went on a 47 day hunger strike to protest the discriminatory U.S. foreign policy against Haitian boat-people. She was then named Person of the Week by ABC News.

10/21/2012

While a stiletto may be the shoe of choice for professional ballroom dancers, it's easy to twist your ankle when you aren't used to dancing in them. Consider starting with a lower heeled character shoe for your first few lessons.

10/18/2012

In the modern production of The Nutcracker, it has been reported that there are 7 layers of tulle in the Sugar Plum Fairy's tutu.

10/15/2012

Russian-born Mikhail Baryshnikov began studying ballet when he was just 12 years old. He defected first to Canada and then the United States when he realized his creativity was being stifled. In 1978, he became a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet.

10/12/2012

Are you planning to take a ballroom dance class with your spouse? To really up the fun factor, consider wearing a flowing skirt since many dance styles incorporate moves that utilize it.

10/09/2012

Anna Pavlova was a famous Russian ballerina who is most known for her Dying Swan dance. She also retooled the ballet pointe shoe because of her unusually high arches.

10/06/2012

Romantic tutus have always been designed to be delicate, flowing, and very feminine. They are made of material that allows the ballerina to move about effortlessly and give her a weightless, ethereal appearance.

10/03/2012

Did you know that the first types of ballet shoes were made with heels? For almost 100 years, women danced in heeled ballet shoes. In the mid 1700s, the notorious ballet dancer, Marie Camargo, was the first dancer to wear ballet shoes without heels.

09/30/2012

Being part of a dance team can be a fun and fulfilling experience, but also a lot of work. If you're going to be on a team, remember to buy dance apparel for practices in fabrics that breathe.

09/27/2012

One complaint about the typical leotard is that it's cold to practice in during the winter months. If this is also your complaint, try working out in long-sleeved leotards and dance pants during the colder months.

09/24/2012

When shopping for dance shoes, be sure to wear tights, stockings or any other type of footwear that is regularly worn while dancing. This will help to ensure that the dance shoes will be the perfect fit for classes and performances.

09/21/2012

Most ballet shoes do not come with the ribbons or elastic bands attached to the shoes. This is because depending on the dancer's foot shape and size, the ribbons or elastic will need to be placed on different areas of the shoes to ensure a perfect fit.

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Irvine, CA
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