dance shoes
Ballroom shoes with a suede or felt sole are the best option for Hand Dancing. Leather-soled shoes grip the floor, hindering smooth movement.
Slip-over shoe covers or heavy cotton socks are suitable alternatives. Both are available for purchase in class.
*Shoes that have been worn outside are not allowed on the dance floor. You must carry in the shoes you intend to dance in.
A standard women’s dance shoe with a 1- to 1.5-inch Cuban heel is a popular choice. Heels higher than 1.5 inches can be challenging for beginners. Those who prefer a flat shoe with no heel might consider a slip-on jazz shoe.
Amazon offers a wide variety of shoes for women and men.
Another option is a Women/Men Standard Practice Social Dance Sneaker, Beginner Ballroom Dancing Shoes.
If you're not quite ready to buy dance shoes, you can buy suede stick-on sheets to attach to a pair of shoes you already have.
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