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Why nude is the preferred color for dancers
Nude shoes appeal to dancers because a shoe close to the skin tone does not cut off the leg at the ankle: the line appears longer, from the knee to the tip of the foot. They also match almost any outfit, from a practice dress to an evening gown. In competition, this is a very common practice, not a requirement: each organizer's rules prevail. What is meant by "nude" in dance shoes The term encompasses all shades close to skin tones: light beige, flesh, sand, caramel, bronze. In manufacturers' catalogs,... Read more...
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Preparing for Your First Ballroom Dancing Competition
Preparing for your first ballroom dance competition means above all learning to perform several dances in succession without losing intensity, knowing the rules of your category, and arriving on the big day with tested equipment. The weeks leading up to it count for more than the final rehearsal. Here is a simple method, from registration to the final round, to make this first time a calm experience. How does a sport dance competition work? In France, official sport dance competitions are governed by the French Dance Federation (FFDanse), which has... Read more...
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Argentine tango: a look back at tradition
Tango was born at the end of the 19th century in the working-class and port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, on both banks of the Río de la Plata. Part music, dance, and poetry, it was inscribed by UNESCO in 2009 on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, at the joint request of Argentina and Uruguay. Today, its tradition lives on in the milonga, the tango dance hall, with its codes, rhythms, and shoes. A dance born on both banks of the Río de la Plata We speak... Read more...
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Spotlight on Cuban salsa
Cuban salsa, known in Cuba as casino, is a partner dance born in Cuban ballrooms in the 1950s, a direct descendant of son. It is recognizable by its circular movements, armwork, and group version, the rueda de casino. To dance it, a suede-soled shoe, securely fastened at the ankle and with a reasonable heel, does most of the work. Several salsas, one common root The word "salsa" actually covers several ways of dancing. The Puerto Rican and New York styles are danced in line, the latter often on the second... Read more...
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Why we launched Dansezo
We launched Dansezo for one simple reason: a good pair of dance shoes makes all the difference, but models from major specialist brands can be a significant expense for many amateur dancers, especially for their first pair. Dansezo is an online store offering a wide selection of affordable dance shoes, most priced between €30 and €120, categorized by dance style, skill level, and foot shape. Here is what that means in practice, and what you can expect from us. Our starting point When you start salsa, tango, or ballroom dancing,... Read more...
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