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Ballroom Dance Shoes: Finding The Perfect Pair

Finding the Right Ballroom Dance Shoes for You
If you ever wondered about how ballroom dancers are able to move so gracefully in the dance floor, the fact of the matter is that ballroom dance shoes play a huge role.  These kinds of shoes are a lot different from normal shoes because the soles don't have as much traction as regular leather or rubber shoes. Also, the cushioning of the shoes is a lot softer so that they aren't hard on the feet.

For men's ballroom dance shoes, there are various types for certain dances:
One type would be the standard shoe which is typically a black shiny leather oxford with a moderately slippery sole. Another type would be the Latin shoe which looks like a typical dress leather shoe with shoe laces.

There's also the wide width shoe which is used by professional dancers.  On the other hand, for women's ballroom dance shoes, there are several types suited for certain dances.  One type would be the Latin shoe which has a high heel and a strap to secure the top of the feet and another strap to hold the ankle. Another shoe would be the closed-heel which is the same style as the latter except it has a closed tip that covers the toes.

The low-heel shoe is used for dances that are more complex and require more movement. The heels are half the size of usual Latin shoes and enable the dancer to move more freely without the risk of tripping. There is the rhythm shoe which has metal plates underneath for tap dancing routines that are part of performances. This kind of ballroom dance shoes are known to make a tapping sound.

When it comes to ballroom dance shoes, you have to know which shoes are appropriate for a certain dance style. You cannot just wear any shoe and assume that they will be good enough to dance in. The reason why there are specific shoes for every dance is because the movements and choreography are different. Each shoe is designed to protect the dancer from injuries.   Ballroom dancing is just like any other sport in terms of the necessary equipment you need to wear. A basketball player needs his rubber shoes and a ball to be able to play and a dancer needs ballroom dancing shoes. Not only is this a must but it is part of ballroom dancing etiquette.

It is the responsibility of every dancer to adhere to the rules so that one doesn't get injured or injures their partner. If you think you cannot get injured in ballroom dancing, think again. A lot of dancers have broken and sprained their feet due to reckless moves. Some are due to the lack of proper attire such as wearing the right shoes.

So if you are planning on taking up ballroom dancing, always keep in mind that you need to have the proper attire.

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I want to go ballroom dancing, but my feet are too big, is there any way to shrink my feet?

I heard in china they break womens feet to make them small, does this work?

The size of your feet shouldn't matter for ballroom at all. If you're still growing it is actually quite normal that your feet grow first and then your body catches up.

Whatever you have heard about making feet smaller refers to old times in China. Probably 100 years ago or more. It was done by wrapping the foot in very tight bandages before it had a chance to grow. The foot ended up terribly deformed, it was so bad that women who had done it had difficult time walking.

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