Ballroom dance shoes and other tips 2

Suggestions for Ballroom Dance Shoes 2

Heel Height: With official ballroom dancing, women wear 3" heels for European dance and 2" heels for the Latin dances. Heels can actually assist with the stretch that is needed in the European dances, as well as to be up on the toes for the turns and spins that are accomplished with all forms of ballroom dances. However, in any situation, women should not wear heels that are any higher than what they are used to. If a women rarely wears heels, she should find a pair of shoes where the heels are only about 1" to 1-1/2" high. However, if a women is used to wearing heels, a 2" to 2-1/2" pair should be fine. Keep in mind that you will be participating in a wide variety of dances and anything higher than 2-1/2" may not be conducive to some rhythms. In any case, do not buy heels that are over 1/2" higher than the heels you have previously worn because you do not want to learn to walk in high heels while on the dance floor.

Character Shoes; Ballet Shoes, etc.: Character shoes may be used in ballroom dance, but ballet shoes are not necessarily what you should use in ballroom dance. However, if you own ballet shoes, you may be used to dancing on your toes; in such a case, you may be fine wearing them for ballroom dance. In fact, some women prefer their Chinese flats for ballroom dancing. The main feature to consider is the sole of the shoe. Test the shoes first to make sure that they are not too sticky or too slippery. Heels will help shorter women in their dance, but how much they help depends upon the individual dancer.
 

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