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Today we’re here to highlight our favourite things about canvas split sole Jazz shoes – available now from Shades Dancewear!
Canvas split sole Jazz shoes are an increasingly popular dancewear choice among all dancers and performers, particularly in the Jazz and Musical Theatre world. As with all dance styles, comfort, flexibility, and visual aesthetics are incredibly important when it comes to Jazz and Musical Theatre style practice and performance. The adaptable split sole design offers dancers superior flexibility which consequentially allows for greater articulation of the foot – something all dancers will recognise from their dance classes; “articulate your feet!”
Shades are big believers that split sole dance shoes are key dancewear staples for dancers to achieve accurate, precise movements within their practice – whether in fast-paced choreography or more intricate, focused footwork. Furthermore, the canvas material is incredibly lightweight and breathable, providing dancers with premium comfort and durability. This then allows dancers to focus on their practice or performance without the distraction of uncomfortable footwear that moves around and wears easily. We know dancers (and their parents!) don’t want to constantly be worrying about shoes slipping off mid-performance or mid-dance competition!
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 that the dancer’s silhouette remains seamless, elongating the dancer’s lines and enhancing the visual effect of each movement. This is particularly important in Jazz and Ballet dance styles where appearance and performance work in harmony.
By wearing dance shoes and tights that match the dancer’s skin colour and skin tone perfectly, the dancer is encouraged to embrace their identity and focus clearly on their dance form, technique and expression. When dancers are confident in themselves and supported by others, they will reach their full potential!
Premium quality canvas split sole Jazz shoes, available in diverse brown shades, are available from Shades Dancewear online and in dance shops across the UK. We assure every dancer that their perfect skin tone shade and properly fitted Jazz shoes will significantly elevate the dancer’s confidence and performance, ensuring they shine on stage with every movement.
And Jazz shoes aren’t just for jazz! Don’t be fooled, high kicks and quick turns are a dancer’s secret weapon across multiple styles of dance. In Musical Theatre, Jazz shoes are a must. Suitable Jazz shoes help performers glide and groove effortlessly through fast-paced routines without missing a beat. For Modern and Contemporary dancers, Jazz shoes offer just the right balance of grip and flexibility, letting you flow through every move while keeping your feet snug and protected.
The real magic? That split sole design that lets your foot move like a dream, no matter what style you’re dancing. Jazz shoes are all about comfort, control, and letting you shine bright in every genre!
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Written and designed by Amy Gibson
