Dansezo Guides

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...
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 Dance Shoes: How to Choose the Right Pair
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
Best Salsa Dance Shoes: Frappé, Monica, Jasmin, Katowice or Esméralda?
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...