With so many options out there for what to wear to keep your toes comfy and blister-free in your pointe shoes, I have compiled my top 3 products available at Dancewear Central that I have tried and tested. Each providing something slightly different to suit individual preferences.  As dancers we spend so much of our time on our toes, so for me comfort is the most important thing when making your decision on what to use. You want whatever you’re wearing to feel snug but not too tight, mould to your feet and also that they do not move around in your shoes (a big no no). My person ..read more

As an online retailer we do not advise young dancers or dancers new to pointe purchasing their pointe shoes online. Pointe shoes should be professionally fitted by a trained pointe shoe fitter- contact your local dance retailer to book your pointe shoe fitting, your ballet teacher should be able to recommend a professional fitter. This is true for all dancers new to pointe, as well as younger dancers whose feet are continuously growing.  Once a dancer’s feet stop growing and they have become accustomed to a certain brand and style of pointe shoes you would be able to purchase the same pa ..read more

At Dancewear Central we are passionate about developing our specialist collections and we have a desire to introduce more sustainable products and brands to our eco-friendly department. We are thrilled to welcome Imperfect Pointes to the Dancewear Central family. Imperfect Pointes started out in 2020 and was the brain-child of owner Helen Banks. Born from her frustration at the lack of dancewear brands focusing on sustainability, Helen has three main aims for her company: Inclusion and Diversity– to create a place where everyone who loves ballet can feel included. Sustainability– not adding t ..read more

Most of us love the build up to Christmas, but if the gift buying falls to you every year it can be overwhelming. Strength and conditioning is imperative to dancers and our range of accessories are perfectly suited to help develop and further their dance journey. We also have our range of DWC yoga accessories which can be used by dancers and yogis alike! We have included our favourites from the range below. Dancewear Central Foam Yoga Block Price: £5.95 This gorgeous lilac shade foam block is a perfect addition to class or home! Foam blocks can be used to stabilise the body in Yoga positions a ..read more

Tis the season to be jolly, so the song says. But we’re not going to lie. Sometimes we find Christmas shopping a little tricky. What do you get for the person who has everything? Well, we’ve got you covered with the best gift ideas and stocking fillers for the dancers in your life. Our Christmas 2023 range is packed full of wonderful products at a whole range of price points, so let’s dive right in. Stocking Fillers for Dancers – £10 and Under Whether it’s a budget Secret Santa or some stocking fillers, we’ve got gifts that won’t break the bank. This beautiful Danzarte A5 notebook  ..read more

Feeling comfortable when you’re training or performing in ballet is incredibly important. We know that and that’s why we focus on dancewear that’s always designed for style, comfort and function. But getting the perfect fit with some accessories and garments might require a little adjusting. And this is certainly the case with ballet waist belts. So in this video, our resident qualified ballet teacher, Johanna Hadley, talked us through the process: Let’s walk you through it step by step. Why Adjust Your Ballet Wait Belt? Ballet waist belts typically come in one size. But as humans don’t, ther ..read more

In this tutorial, Johanna Hadley (a fully qualified ballet teacher with the Imperial Society of teacher of Dancing) shows us how to sew crossed elastic on a flat ballet shoe. To get started, you’re going to need: A pair of scissors Your ballet shoes A pencil A needle and thread as close in colour to your ballet shoes as possible 4 pieces of elastic Here’s the full tutorial and a text summary below: Why Crossed Elastic? Crossed elastic is much more than just an aesthetic choice. It also helps to ensure that the heel of the shoe stays on the foot properly. How to Sew Crossed Elastic How you g ..read more

…and the results were breathtaking. AI image generation has come a really long way over the last year or so. We decided to put it to the test using Midjourney. Midjourney is what is known as a “generative AI programme,” that produces images. In plain English, what that means is that Midjourney can create images from instructions you type up and provide it. Those instructions, or “prompts,” can be as simple or as complex as you like. Once you’ve given your prompt, Midjourney will try to create an image that matches your description. It’s not perfect by any means. But the quality of imagery that ..read more

Making sure your young dancers are warm before, during and after dance classes is vital to keeping the body and muscles ready to move. To help we’ve put together a guide for the Best Dance Warm Ups. So, a solid set of dancewear warm up clothing really is handy, particularly in the colder months. With that in mind, we’ve put together a guide to the best warm up wear for dancers. We’ve covered: Booties and footwear Leg warmers Pants and tracksuit bottoms Top layers Hoodies and cardigans Dive in and get our expert’s take on the best dancewear warm ups for young and older dancers. Best Warm Up B ..read more

Are you struggling to think of thoughtful, unique gift ideas for your other half, sister, daughter, mum, friend or other ladies in your life? If so, don’t fret – we’re here to help! We’ve rounded up all of the best gift ideas for ladies who love to dance or workout! From crop tops to water bottles, massage oils to cooling towels and everything in between. We’ve also included products to suit a wide range of budgets, starting from a modest £6.45 up to £34.95.  Girlfriend Collective Topanga Crop Top Price: £34.95 First up is this adjustable Girlfriend Collective Topanga Crop Top, bringing ..read more