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What do the Gaynor Minden pointe...
May 9, 2013
I’m sure you’ve seen them, stacks of vibrantly coloured bags brightening up the dance shop, green, yellow, pink, blue and on rare occasions purple, but what do they mean? Quite simply the bag colour tells you how stiff the shank is for the pointe shoes... [+]
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09May
How long will my gymnastics leotard...
April 14, 2013
When a gymnastics leotard costs so much it is important to consider how long it will last, and with new fabrics appearing every season you want to know that the fabric won’t fail after a week or two in the gym. Also, with designs needing... [+]
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14Apr
What is character dancing?
April 9, 2013
Character dance is part of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and is the theatrical presentation of national dance from Hungary, Russia and Poland. As a syllabus dance there is a strict uniform code for the dancer, which includes a Character skirt and Character shoes.... [+]
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09Apr
What is Zumba?
April 1, 2013
Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez during the 1990s, and is a fusion of strong latin beats, which even the most uncoordinated flat-foot can move in time with. What is so special about Zumba? Music is... [+]
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01Apr
Pineapple has new clothes for Spring...
February 25, 2013
The latest Spring clothing has arrived from Pineapple and is available to buy now from Dancemania. This season’s colours are very spring-like with Fresh Blue, Flamingo Pink, Yellow with base colours Charcoal and, of course, Black. Pineapple clothing for girls Pineapple have produced a range... [+]
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25Feb
Milano Leotards for Spring 2013
February 19, 2013
The latest leotards from Milano are now available from Dancemania. Milano’s Spring 2013 range of gymnastics leotards will be available until 30th September 2013, so longer as stocks last. To add extra kudos to these leotards they have been modelled by three of GB’s Artistic... [+]
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19Feb
One dance teachers' view on Gaynor...
December 8, 2012
We are delighted to have received this great review of Gaynor Minden pointe shoes from one of the dance teachers who attended the fitting sessions at the Dancemania shop in Poole run with Gaynor Minden International Sales Director Jeanne Share who has fitted pointe shoes... [+]
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08Dec
New Pineapple tops for adults and...
November 5, 2012
This autumn’s pineapple clothing has arrived and is available to order today. This season’s colours are Blush, Charcoal, Tango and Mint with Chocolate and the designs are tops for women and girls. Pineapple Double Tee Top Double layer top with under layer vest and crop... [+]
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05Nov
Which Ballroom or Latin shoe is...
October 15, 2012
Here at Dancemania we stock the complete range of Roch Valley‘s ladies ballroom and latin shoes, and if you have already read our earlier blog post you will know why they are the best value for money ladies ballroom shoes. To help find the ideal... [+]
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15Oct
The best value for money ladies...
October 12, 2012
If you have been inspired by Strictly Come Dancing this year then you will be looking for good quality ballroom shoes that don’t cost an arm and a leg. If that is the case then you need to look at Roch Valley’s ballroom shoes and... [+]
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12Oct