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Welcome to the Shades Dancewear blog – your go-to destination for everything dance and performing arts! Whether you’re a dancer, performer, educator or small business owner, we’ve got the latest updates, advice and valuable insights all tailored just for you. We celebrate diversity with our inclusive skin tone dancewear collection, ensuring everybody feels seen, supported and valued. Join the Shades Dancewear community!
Behind every great brand, there’s a strong woman—or two! 🎉 Shades Dancewear is the brainchild of Laura and Stacey, two incredible women passionate about creating luxury dancewear that makes you look and feel your best. And we’re thrilled to announce that Shades Dancewear is officially a part of Buy Women Built, a movement dedicated to uplifting female-founded businesses and balancing the gender gap in UK entrepreneurship.
Are you searching for high-quality dance belts and stylish discount dancewear? Look no further than Shades Dancewear, where we believe every dancer deserves the best gear to shine on stage and in the studio.
When it comes to expressing yourself through dance, the right footwear can make all the difference. Canvas split sole jazz shoes are a popular choice for dancers of all skin tones, blending comfort, flexibility, and style. Designed specifically for jazz dance, these shoes allow for greater movement and articulation, making them an essential part of any dancer's wardrobe.
When it comes to dancing, everybody deserves support that’s as seamless and strong as your dance moves. And that’s where Shades Dancewear comes in! Shades Dancewear provide luxury, top-quality, thoughtfully crafted dance belts for men, male-identifying and non-binary dancers across all dance styles – Ballet, contemporary, Jazz, Ballroom and Latin, you name it. We know how much hard work goes into a dancer’s craft, and we believe every detail should be covered!
This weekend, Shades Dancewear co-founders Stacey Green and Laura Grant brought their passion for inclusivity in dance to the spotlight at Musical Con! The event, buzzing with excitement from theatre fans and performers alike, became a perfect platform for Stacey and Laura to raise awareness about their revolutionary skin-tone dancewear...
Let’s face it – times are changing in the world of dancewear! Dancers everywhere are always embracing new trends and this one helps dancers and performers worldwide feel even more comfortable, look incredible, and perform at their very best. What is the hottest dancewear shift lately? Moving away from traditional leather Ballet and Jazz shoes and stepping into the world of canvas split soles. If you’re not already obsessed with them, you’re about to be!
Skin tone dancewear plays a crucial role in creating a seamless line from head to toe in every style of dance. For Black, Brown and Mixed-Race dancers especially, the availability of Jazz shoes and dance tights in a range of brown, diverse shades has been hard to come by despite being essential for inclusivity and real representation in dance. True skin tone matching dancewear ensures...
As the golden leaves of autumn start to fall and we cosy up with our warm drinks, it’s also that time of year when we all catch the dance bug! Yes, it's "Strictly Come Dancing" season—where sequins, sambas, and the joy of movement remind us of the sheer happiness dance can bring to us all.
This October, we are celebrating Black History Month in collaboration with the TIRED Movement and Black in the Ballroom. We want to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Black dancers to Ballroom and Latin dance styles.
Exciting news for all students studying dance, performing arts, or musical theatre at dance colleges across the UK! Shades Dancewear is proud to announce that we are now offering exclusive student discounts for the entire academic year. Whether you’re perfecting your pirouettes, honing your acting and performance skills, or mastering the art of musical theatre...
Shades Dancewear are celebrating World Ballet Day 2024 with babyballet! This World Ballet Day we are celebrating the beauty of diversity in Ballet and how Ballet can bring together dancers from around the globe. At the heart of Shades mission is a commitment to inclusivity...
Isn’t there something so magical and empowering about slipping into the perfect dancewear? Your favourite leotard, the perfect skin tone tights and Ballet shoes, or the nude Jazz shoes that hug your feet just right...
Welcome to part 2 of our Ambassador's yearly review! What did our Ambassadors get up to this year?
Today, September 15th, we take a moment to focus on and celebrate the beauty, diversity, and power of Afro hair. World Afro Day is much more than a celebration day; it’s a global movement recognising the cultural significance and natural beauty of Afro-textured hair, worldwide.
Welcome to our Ambassador's yearly review! What did our Ambassadors get up to this year? From pen to pointe shoes, Georgia’s year was filled with incredible moments. She kicked off summer by getting her short story published! She also learnt aerial silk, hoop, and trapeze, taking her dance skills to new heights.
Dance uniforms are a staple in many dance studios and companies across the globe as they foster a sense of unity and discipline among dancers. In recent years...
Shades Dancewear are here to explain how inclusivity in dancewear can contribute to increasing dancers’ confidence levels. The way a dancer feels in their dancewear can significantly influence...
Today marks the start of Shades Self Love September – one whole month dedicated to celebrating the efforts and strength that dancers amass throughout their dance journey and dance careers. More importantly, it’s a time to remind ourselves to take a step back, breathe, and give ourselves the space to grow, both on and off the stage...
The Revolution of Skin Tone Dancewear Shades Dancewear and their …
Dancing Towards Diversity: Celebrating Inclusivity at the Toronto Dance Teacher …
