If you are not a dancer, you may be under the impression that there are only one or two kinds of dance shoes, perhaps tap or ballet. Serious dancers know that for every type of dance, there are an infinite number of shoes available from ballet to tap to ballroom. Ballroom dance shoes are tailored to the specific types of dance and are designed to support dancers’ feet and bodies. Latin Dance shoes are fabricated with higher heels than ballroom shoes, shifting the dancer’s weight onto her toes, which complements specific dance moves in the Latin style. Competition Latin Dance Shoes are extremely flexible, almost always open toed, as a rule are flesh/tan/copper in color, and feature extra cushioning in the footbed for comfort. And of course, all latin as well as ballroom dance shoes are made with a soft suede outer sole for skid protection. Just remember to check that your shoes meet the requirements set forth by the International DanceSport Federation or the National Dance Council of America or as specified by your particular Event Organizer. The most important thing, though, is to have fun choosing your dancing shoes!
