Swing Dancing Shoes -- What You Should Know
One of the hottest trends in dance classes and clubs is that of swing dancing. If you're planning to try this type of dance for yourself, you will need a good pair of swing dancing shoes. While you could wear a regular pair of shoes, it's not recommended. Dance shoes are designed for just that, dance. The soles are made to be non-slip and there is often more arch support than you'll find with your everyday shoes. When shopping for dance shoes, you'll find they come in a variety of fashionable styles and colors.
Because swing dancing first originated in the 1920s and spanned through the 1940s in its heyday, you will want shoes that reflect that time period. Costume is often one of the most enjoyable parts of swing dancing. Think snazzy pinstripe suits, wide leg trousers and old-school sailor hats for guys and flirty trumpet style skirts, retro shirtdresses and red lipstick for ladies. When it comes to shoes, wingtips and captoe styles are perfect for guys and girls look great in Mary Janes. There are a variety of specialty stores that sell these types of shoes especially made to be comfortable and supportive for dancers.
Newbies to this style of dance may be unfamiliar with the different styles of shoes available. Wingtips, for example, are shoes most often worn by men that feature a W-shaped adornment at the toe which resembles a wing. Captoes are shoes most often worn by men that feature a cap adornment at the toe. The names of these shoes describe their distinguishing features quite well. Mary Janes are retro-style ladies' shoes which feature rounded toes and a strap across the top of the foot to hold the shoe in place. Some women prefer a pump style shoe, which is a slip on style with a low to high heel and a closed toe that can be rounded, squared or pointed.
One of the premier companies for swing dancing shoes is Aris Allen. They make not only athletic Mary Janes but also a wedge type shoe called the Rug Cutter. If you want sneakers for dance practice, the Aris Allen company makes a variety of dance sneakers in fashionable colors and styles for both men and women. The shoes sold by this company are designed by swing dancers for swing dancers, so you know you're getting a quality product especially created for your needs. With a good pair of shoes, you'll be able to dance the night away in comfort and style!
Copyright 2007 Janice J. Sterling - All Rights Reserved
|
|
The Evolution of Dance
Laughter is the best medicine. This might be
the funniest 6 minutes you have ever seen on the
Internet! How many of these dances have you
done? 06:00
|
| Justin Bieber at Madison Square Garden Justin Bieber performed his first headlining show at Madison Square Garden with guests including Usher and Miley Cyrus... | ||
9/1: Dallas Symphony Conducts the King of Pop Learn how to swing dance, listen to a "Thriller" symphony, and see neighborhood art Dance - Michael Jackson - Arts - Performing Arts - Swing.. | ||
Swing Night: Dinner, Concert and Dancing | Madison County Courier . The event features the Salt City Jazz Collective EUR an 18-piece swing band, along with a special guest comedian and a demonstration of swing dancing by area swing dancers. Two-thirds of the proceeds will benefit the newly established ... | ||
Swing Dancing in Yakima EUR Yakima Family Times If you're looking to take swing dancing classes in Yakima, you're in good company. Yakima has several swing dancing groups, and oportunities to go swing dancing several times a month in Yakima's West side, Terrace Heights and throughout ... | ||
Edyta Leaving? Say It Isn't So! - TheCelebrityCafe.com
| ||
Swing Kids host free swing dance lessons | Central Michigan Life Kevin Nevorski describes swing dancing as being similar to a whole new language. EURYou can be up there with someone you've never met and you both communicate with each other through your moves,EUR the Chesterfield senior said... | ||
SWING DANCING TO ZYDECO MUSIC EAST COAST TRIPLE STEP SWING DANCING TO ZYDECO CAJUN MUSIC. Related posts: Basic Charleston Dance Steps : Dancing the Charleston & East Coast Swing Fast Swing Dancing EUR ULHS 2008 Fast Swing Dancing EUR ULHS 2007 Fast Swing Dancing ... | ||
Dancing with the Stars: Pros Meet the Celebrities - allvoices
| ||
Technorati Tags: Swing Dancing, Swing Dancing Shoes

