We’re often asked where we shop for dance shoes and clothes. Here are a few recommendations.
Please note that WE DO NOT SELL ANY OF THESE ITEMS OURSELVES.
Dance Shoes
The "Westie sandal" style dance shoe
Bobalou Dance Studio – our friend, Louise, sells Very Fine Dance Shoes from her Carleton Place home. She can also bring samples and deliver orders to local dances in Ottawa.
The Dance Shoe Depot.com – Gatineau-based private ballroom instructor, Melody, sells a variety of dance shoes online.
For West Coast Swing dancing, we recommend a 1.5 “block” or “practice” heel for women. For men, we recommend a 0.5-1″ heel for beginners and a 1.5″ Cuban/Latin heel for competitive dancers.
Latin-style women's shoe suitable for Hustle dancing
For Hustle dancing, we recommendthat women wear “ballroom” heels, from 1.5″ to 3″. We prefer a 1.5″ Cuban/Latin heel for the men.
- Women’s Hustle shoe with low heel: Shop >>
- Women’s Hustle show with higher heel: Shop >>
- Men’s “Cuban Westie” style: Shop >>
Dance Clothes
One of the things we enjoy about our preferred dance styles is their casual nature. We find our dance clothes at stores like these:
