It’s that time of year again, for the next couple of months we’ll be seeing a lot of exciting dance competitions and California’s talent will certainly have its share of spotlight! Take a look below for some of the major ballroom dance events coming up on the west coast. Desert Classic Dancesport Championships – July…
Dance recital season can be stressful, especially for those who have never done it before, but it can also be a lively and exciting time for both you and your kids! Don’t waste time stressing about the simple things, come in to one of our locations in San Jose, Marin, or Santa Cruz to help…
It’s officially summer and we want to celebrate fun in the sun by offering incredible deals on swim wear at San Jose, Marin, and Santa Cruz Dancewear! Don’t pay an arm and a leg for a beautiful bikini at a department store, they charge twice as much for lesser quality. Instead, come check out the…
You want ’em, and we got ’em — we carry wigs to go with every costume and even more durable wigs for repeated use! Need some ideas? Pair short colored wigs, as shown above, with some groovy ’60s Go-Go outfits and knee-high white boots. Any afro wig will make a great addition to our ’70s…
Tap dancers rely on their feet as much, if not more than other dancers, which is why it’s especially important for them to know their shoes and be sure to have the best for their personal needs. Below we’ll walk you through the main components of a tap shoe and describe the best options for…
As we discussed a few days ago, a Cleopatra costume is a great choice for a strong, confidant, and beautiful character — but even she can be kicked up a notch with some strong and sexy eye makeup. Yes, we’re talking about cobra eyes. To begin assembling this strong look, line the eyes with a thick…
We know it’s early yet, but it’s really never too early to think about what incredible costume you’re going to sport this Halloween! Now is your chance to knock it out of the park and go as someone strong, beautiful, and intriguing…that’s right– we’re talking about the pharaoh Cleopatra herself. This sultry but…
Get the support of a full leotard under your cheer leading outfit or costume with a variety of cute two piece leotards at San Jose Dancewear. Two piece leotards are great for practice and performance. The tight breathable fabric molds to the body so dancers can focus on their movement as opposed to focusing on…
You may be asking yourself: Why are so many dancers opting for “foot undies,” and what are they? Stress no more, you’ve come to the right place with all the answers. Foot undies are a soft, suede soled, fabric half-shoe that lyrical and other typically barefoot dancers use to protect their feet while dancing without…
The next few weeks will be full of costume fittings, rehearsals, and lots and lots of planning – don’t let it get ahead of you and stay sane with the list of helpful tips we’ve put together below. 1. Organize: It can be hard to keep all the hair pieces, bobby pins, and jewelry…
