All children like to dance - this is a fact. But one thing is amateur dancing at a school disco or home celebration: no special training and equipment is required. Another thing is professional occupations: here an ordinary wardrobe is not suitable. And it is especially important what the child is shod with, because correctly selected shoes for ballroom dancing for the girl are not only convenience in training, but also success in mastering the specifics of dance techniques. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the issue of purchasing dance shoes with responsibility: perhaps in these shoes a little princess will step into the world of big dance!
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Varieties of shoes for ballroom dancing
To sports ballroom dancing include 17 varieties of dance. And in the dance world they are divided into 2 programs: European (it includes waltzes, foxtrot and tango) and Latin American (it includes rumba, samba, cha-cha-cha, jive and paso doble). In addition, theoretically, rock and roll, mazurka, salsa, quadrille, twist and others are also classified as ballroom ones. Can you imagine how different the techniques of these dances are? Here, as in life: we will not run cross in slippers and we will not sit on a bicycle in labootens. So what kind of children's shoes for ballroom dancing exist?
For girls
Of course, it’s quite possible to take Czechs to the first dance lessons, but after a while the coach will definitely ask you to replace them with special shoes. The fact is that in Czechs there is a solid sole, which can interfere with the proper functioning of the foot. This shoe does not fit tightly on the foot, since it is attached only with an elastic band in the boot, it can fly off and cause injuries.
There are also ballet shoes - they are ideal for warm-ups and for performances by novice dancers, they are well fixed on the leg, and a special separate sole (reinforced heel and firm arch) contributes to the proper functioning of the foot. There is a big minus - ballet shoes are short-lived, but the relatively low cost allows you to change shoes every 2-3 months without much damage to the family budget.
Both ballet flats and Czechs can be either fabric or leather. Naturally, you will have to pay more for leather shoes, but it is also more durable.
There is another option for comfortable dancing shoes - this is jazz. They have a separate sole, but, unlike ballet shoes, the arch and heel are denser, a small heel is located on the heel. Made jazz leather, on the arch there is a lacing. There is a plus in jazz shoes - this is durability, and a minus - in the skin the leg does not breathe well.
Particular attention should be paid when buying training ball shoes, it should not slip!
As a rule, the floor in the dance hall is covered with a parquet board, so plastic and rubber soles are excluded immediately.
The ideal sole material is natural suede.
For boys
Boys for training can be purchased for the first time Czechs, but you can buy ballet shoes. There should be no prejudice that ballet shoes are shoes for girls. Choose ballet shoes without jewelry, only black - the boy will be comfortable in them, and his legs will not be overloaded. As soon as the boy begins to feel more confident in the dance studio, you can buy jazz for him.
Children's shoes for ballroom dancing
When the child begins to perform on stage, of course, you need other shoes, not training. And ordinary shoes will not work here.
Ballroom dancing shoes should not be worn daily, and casual shoes should not replace dance shoes!
Ballroom models are sold in specialized stores - shoes for girls and boys. It was developed taking into account the anatomical features of the child’s foot, has an increased ability to bend, guaranteeing the free position of the feet during dance movements - it rigidly fixes the foot “in position” and gently glides on the parquet.
Shoes for sports ballroom dancing
By the way, shoes for sports ballroom dancing are different for each other! Ballroom shoes for a girl should be selected separately:
- for the European program;
- for the Latin American program.
The fundamental difference in these programs is in the execution technique: a step in the European program (standard) starts with a heel, and in Latin - with a toe.
Shoes for the “standard” program must meet the requirements of the Russian Dance Sport Federation. Distinctive features of these models of shoes are the elongated arch support and the closed toe.
Shoes for the Latin American program for the girl are special - they have a raised toe and a strap is always present: it is attached either crosswise over the foot or covers the ankle. Heel in latin shoes is strictly vertical. Tango shoes stand out separately. They are stiffer in the sole. As a rule, all latin shoes have an open toe.
What should be the shoes for dancing? Shape, material, heel height, comfort
When choosing shoes for a little dancer, we must take into account the following factors:
- form: for the European ballroom program, we choose a classic boat, shoes for latin more resemble sandals;
- strap-fastener: in shoes for the European part of the program there may not be a strap (then the shoes must be sewn with an elastic band on the inside for fixing on the leg), for latin the strap is a prerequisite, it can be in the form of a cross, the letter “T” or the usual single transverse;
- material: ideally, of course - leather (or leatherette), however, fabric - satin are acceptable.
It is worth paying special attention to the heel. So, for girls of the Juvenal -1 category (from 8 to 10 years) and Juvenal-2 girls (10-12 years), the heel is allowed up to 3.5 centimeters.It is comfortable and wide, for which it is called a “block”. Girls from 12 years old can dance on a Cuban heel or a shot glass. From the age of 14, there are no restrictions on the shape and height of the heel.
Color schemes
So, if strict color requirements are imposed on shoes for boys-ballerinas - only a black shade, then for girls there is complete freedom. Any colors are allowed. And professional trainers, on the contrary, are strongly advised to buy bright shoes for the performance - so they will be able to control possible errors in the staging of the foot of their pupil from the auditorium.
How to choose shoes for ballroom dancing for a girl?
Before choosing a ballroom shoes for a girl, consult your trainer. He will give practical advice - this person professionally assesses the anatomical features of the little dancer's legs and her physical abilities.
When buying latin shoes, pay attention to the “rise”: the whole foot should literally lie on the insole, without forming visible voids. And when choosing shoes for the European program, it is recommended to conduct a test comfort: ask the girl to put on a shoe of the right size and make a roll from heel to toe. In good shoes, the young dancer will not feel discomfort.
Regardless of the height and shape of the heels, it should be located clearly under the heel: only this arrangement guarantees the correct distribution of weight on the leg in motion.
Be sure to keep in mind: shoes should be in harmony with the main outfit.
How to determine the size of dancing shoes?
When trying on shoes for sports ballroom dancing, it is recommended to try on both right and left at once. In this case, the shoes should be fastened, walk in them and make a couple of pa. During this experiment, they should not reap and hang out.
As in everyday shoes, the sizes of shoes for ballroom dancing can differ from metric. Therefore, they should go buy with a dancer. When ordering via the Internet, be safe, ordering as much as possible for fitting 2-3 pairs: your size, a size larger and a size smaller. Among them, those that will fit rightly come across.
Determining the correct foot size will take a couple of minutes:
- place your child’s foot on a piece of paper spread on the floor;
- circle the foot with a pencil;
- measure with a ruler the length of the drawn foot from the heel to the tip of the maximum protruding finger (thumb or following it).
As a rule, most European shoe manufacturers use a stichmovy system of sizes. The unit of measure is a batch - it is 2/3 cm. In Russia, the metric system is adopted - the size of the shoe coincides with the length of the foot. When buying a pair of balloons, drive away the temptation of buying "for growth" - this can cause injury to the child! The maximum allowable oversize is 0.5 cm!
Ballroom dancing has a positive effect on the physical and intellectual development of the child. Perhaps the dance hall visited by the little princess is a launching pad for the future champion. And it is in your power to make sure that every step on this path is confident - start by choosing the right ball shoes!
