We can’t put emphasis enough on the importance of the heel you wear. It really makes all the difference in your performance.

If you don’t feel like going for a search and simply want to order the perfect heel, you can find a link below this post. Otherwise, check out these 7 essential things you should be aware of

A couple of obvious points…

1. THEY MUST BE COMFORTABLE.

We see so many ladies wearing beautiful heels to class they can’t walk in. You will have to spend at least an hour in your class, so make sure you don’t feel any discomfort. Not only you will be in pain, but also – you can get distracted and not able to follow the moves!

2. CHOOSE A HEIGHT ACCORDING TO YOUR PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE.

A two inch heel will be good to start. Slowly add height once you grow your skill. If you are more advanced then  2.7 – 3.9  inch is fine.
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3. THE SOLE – thin.

The thinner & softer the better. It will be much easier to do a pointe with a soft sole, while also getting a better grip to floor while doing a pirouette. Look for leather or soft rubber soles. Synthetic soles are hard.

4. ANKLE – supported.

Your ankle should be supported fully – either with a strap, but even better if it’s covered all around – like ankle boots or even high heel boots with straps – so you can make sure it suits you perfectly.

It should feel like a hand in glove.

5. THE HEEL – thin.

Ladies. We're sorry, but For real heels dance experience –  chunky heels wont work. Thin wedge shoes are great! And you can add a heel brace for extra support. But you can’t achieve those gorgeous lines with a heavy chunk.

The heel, same as dance, should look gracious.

6. THE TOE – both

Depends on dance combo.  We always suggest an open toe as it will be easier to control your floorwork movement & turns, but if you do choose a closed toe, make sure its not too long. Closed toe will add to your stability though! 

7. THE TYPE – ankle boots.

LikeweI mentioned before – ankle boots with straps will be your best bet, but obviously, whatever you feel like applies to the points above.

We hope this helped and here are two links we can give you to check out.

BURJU - Click on the link here

JOHEELA - Click on the link here

Use discount code "KATRINAK" for 15% off if you choose to​ order from Joheela

No and Yes.

No.

If you are really not used to heels and have absolutely no previous dance experience, we suggest you to start in sneakers to work on coordination and muscle memory, but the earlier you can wear heels the better – the choreography is designed for heels dance and it will look and feel much more pleasing on heels. also, your body will need time to adjust.

Yes, if you have previous dance experience.

First of all. All bodies are perfect. Its a freakin miracle. Its keeping you alive each day, it pumps your heart, provides your organs with blood flow & oxygen, it allows you to move, build, create, love and most importantly – dance  ! Dont even think of shaming your body for all the thing its doing for you each day – it cares about you so much and you dont even have to think about

And yes, all bodies are welcome in our studio.

You will however experience changes in your body due to dancing – you will become more fit, more flexible, more strong, have more energy and will feel better overall.

Yes! Begginers are suitable for people who have no previous dance experience. That’s the whole point of dance classes – we TEACH you how to dance

Anything you want, really. As long as you can move freely and feel good, it will work. We do suggest you to get Knee Pads as soon as possible for floorwork.

Yes, we have an online TUTORIAL BUNDLE - learn more here

And CONFIDANCE IN STILETTOS - perfect course for beginners to learn all about Heels Fundamentals - learn more here

You can get Free tutorials on our YouTube channel: Sin Stilettos Youtube Channel make sure to take a video and Tag us so that we can cheer you on 

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