Dansezo Guides

Zapatos para baile de salón: estándar o latino, cuál elegir
Diferencias entre zapatos de estándar y de latino en baile de salón y cómo elegir según tu estilo. Read more...
Zapatos para bailar tango: qué buscar antes de comprar
Qué suela, qué tacón y qué ajuste buscar en unos zapatos de tango argentino. Read more...
Zapatos para bailar salsa: cómo elegir el par adecuado
Guía práctica para elegir zapatos de salsa según la suela, el tacón, la sujeción y la talla. Read more...
Best Shoes for Ballroom Dancing: Heel, Sole and Fit
Explains how to choose ballroom dance shoes by style, heel height, sole and fit. Read more...
Best Shoes for Line Dancing: What to Wear on the Dance Floor
Compares the main shoe options for line dancing and explains how to choose sole, heel and fit. Read more...
What Are Character Shoes? Heels, Fit and How to Choose
Explains what character shoes are, their heel heights and how to pick and fit a pair. Read more...
Best Dance Trainers in the UK: How to Choose the Right Pair
Shows what makes a good dance trainer and how to pick the right pair for each class. Read more...
What Are Jazz Shoes? A Practical Guide for Dancers in the UK
Explains what jazz shoes are, the main styles and how to choose and fit a pair. Read more...
Men's Dance Shoes: How to Choose the Right Pair
Men's dance shoes: where to start? Looking for a men's dance shoe and unsure which style to pick? The right choice depends on what you dance, the floor you dance on, and how your foot works. A street shoe, even an elegant one, is no substitute for a real dance shoe. It is too stiff, its sole grips or slides unpredictably, and it does not support the foot during pivots. This guide helps you choose men's dance shoes based on your dance: ballroom, Latin, salsa or tango. You can also... Read more...
Sansha, Rummos, Supadance, Arina, BD Dance: What Alternative for Your Dance Shoes?
Sansha, Rummos, Supadance, Arina, BD Dance: these names come up often in searches by dancers looking for a pair of dance shoes. It's natural to want to compare before you buy. But rather than comparing labels, it's better to compare concrete criteria that apply to any pair. Transparency: Dansezo is neither a reseller nor an affiliate of these brands. We mention them only because they are well-known names that many dancers search for. We say nothing about their products in this guide. Our goal is to give you the tools... Read more...
Kizomba and Semba Dance Shoes: The Complete Guide
Dancing kizomba or semba calls for the right gear: secure footing, a sole that works with your pivots, and comfort that lasts all night on the dance floor. This guide will help you choose your kizomba shoes based on how you dance, your foot shape, and your social dancing habits. Kizomba and semba: a little history Semba is a music genre and partner dance from Angola, deeply rooted in the country's culture. Kizomba is more recent and was also born in Angola. It grew out of semba and other musical... Read more...
Argentine Tango Shoes: How to Choose the Right Pair
Argentine tango is danced in a close embrace with your partner, the floor, and the music. That makes your shoes the first tool of your dance. They need to give you stability, glide, and precision, without hurting after an hour on the dance floor. This guide will help you choose your “zapatos de tango” based on your foot shape, your level, and the way you like to dance. The Origins of Argentine Tango Tango was born in the late 19th century in the Río de la Plata region, around Buenos... Read more...