Dansezo Guides

Shoes for Dancing Marinera: The Dansezo Guide
The marinera, an emblematic dance of Peru The marinera is one of the most representative dances of Peru. It is a couple's dance performed with a handkerchief ("pañuelo") that both partners wave, in a play of courtship and courtesy. According to the generally accepted history, it descends from the zamacueca, a dance that appeared in the 19th century and emerged from encounters between Hispanic, Andean and African influences. It was later given the name "marinera". Today, it is danced at festivals, in shows and in competitions. To choose good zapatos... Read more...
Shoes for Mexican Folk Dance: The Dansezo Guide
How to Choose Mexican Folk Dance Shoes Mexican folk dance asks a lot of your feet: heavy stamping, quick weight changes, pivots and long rehearsals. Your shoe needs to be sturdy, stable and flexible enough to move with you. This guide walks you through what to look for before you buy, whether you are a beginner, a member of a group or a stage performer. A Word on the Origins of This Dance Mexican folk dance is not a single style. It is a collection of regional traditions built over... Read more...
Shoes for Dancing Sega and Maloya: The Guide
Getting ready for a ball, a wedding, a Creole night or a Réunionese dance class? Your choice of shoes really changes how much you enjoy dancing. Both séga and maloya call for stable footing, free feet and comfort that lasts, often in the heat. Here is how to choose, whether you dance in Réunion, Mauritius, Mayotte or mainland France. Séga and maloya: a quick look at their origins Séga and maloya were born in the islands of the southwest Indian Ocean, where African, Malagasy and European heritages meet, in the... Read more...
Shoes for Dancing Zouk and Kompa: The Complete Guide
Are you just starting zouk, or have you been dancing kompa for years and wondering which shoes will give you real comfort and precision? At Dansezo, we often see the same story: a great night ruined by burning feet, a sole that sticks, or an unstable heel. This guide will help you choose the right pair, whether you're dancing indoors or outdoors. Zouk and kompa: a partner dance from the French Caribbean Zouk developed in the French Caribbean, especially in Guadeloupe and Martinique, starting in the 1980s. In Creole, the... Read more...
Chaussure de jazz Rondo noire à semelle fendue
Jazz shoes: split sole or continuous sole?
Split sole for flexibility and the line of the foot, continuous sole for support: how to choose your jazz shoes, with our models from €29.99. Read more...
Chaussons de danse classique Astrid noirs en toile
Ballet slippers: canvas or satin, split or full sole?
Full sole to start, split as you progress, canvas, satin or leather: how to choose your ballet slippers, with our styles from €29.99. Read more...
Chaussures de danse latine Phlox argentées pour le cha-cha
Cha-cha shoes: how to choose them properly
Support, heel, sole, size: the 4 points for choosing your cha-cha-cha shoes, and our Latin dance shoes from €29.99. Read more...
Chaussure de salsa Frappé argentée à bride à la cheville
Frappé, Monica, Jasmin, Katowice or Esméralda: which one to choose?
Heel, sole, support, color and price: a comparison of our 5 best-selling salsa shoes, and which one to choose according to your level and your feet. Read more...
Chaussures de danse Jasmin dorées pailletées, idée cadeau pour une danseuse
Gift ideas for a dancer: our ideas for Christmas
Accessories for under €15, real pairs of dance shoes for under €40, and tips for finding the right size without spoiling the surprise: our Christmas gift ideas for a dancer. Read more...
Chaussure de danse Frappé argentée à bride à la cheville
Try on and break in your shoes before the big day
Order early, try it on indoors, bring your shoes to the dress fittings, break them in at home, and practice your first dance with: the countdown calendar to the big... Read more...
Chaussures de danse Jasmin dorées pailletées à petit talon évasé
Comfortable bridal shoes: dance without foot pain
Low or medium heel, good support, two pairs and a size taken in the evening: how to choose comfortable bridal shoes to dance the night away, with our styles. Read more...
Sandales de danse blanches Monica à brides croisées pour l'ouverture de bal
Shoes for the opening of the ball: how to choose them properly
Moderate heel, sole suited for the floor, good support, color matching the dress and the right size: the 5 points to check when choosing your opening dance shoes, with our... Read more...