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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!
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...
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The dance world has always been characterized by tradition. From choreography to music, to costumes and make-up, it is a realm that respects and often adheres to time-honoured practices.
Shades Dancewear is thrilled to announce their attendance at the renowned IDS Dance Teacher Convention 2024! This year, the convention will be held at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham from Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th July 2024. It is a remarkable opportunity for dance teachers and colleagues to connect with like-minded creatives from all over the UK who share our passion for dance and thirst for knowledge. With our shared commitment to continue improving our dance practice, teaching skills and knowledge, we aim to continue expanding our reach for the benefit of the future generations of dancers, performers, teachers and creatives.
