What is in your ballroom competition bag?

What is in your ballroom competition bag?

Recently we asked followers on Facebook what were the must-haves in their dance competition bag. We have all shown up to competition only to realize that we forgot that extra pair of tights, bobby pins, safety pins, our favorite lipstick, etc. Then as we are changing...
Ankle Stretching and Strengthening Improves Dance

Ankle Stretching and Strengthening Improves Dance

We all know stretching is important before we dance. However, we (OK, I) often neglect to stretch our feet and ankles even if we’re diligent about stretching our legs, etc. A few stretches that are good for your feet include heel lifts and squat exercises. These...
How to Care for Ballroom Dance Shoes

How to Care for Ballroom Dance Shoes

Satin dance shoes are beautiful but they do tend to show dirt and water marks more than leather. Caring for your shoes properly will prolong the life of your shoes, keep them looking beautiful and make them more pleasant to wear along the way! To begin with, when your...
TIPS To Prepare for Your First Showcase

TIPS To Prepare for Your First Showcase

Everyone’s first showcase is full of equal parts nerves, excitement, fear, eagerness, dread, and anticipation. And that’s just thinking about your own dance. Your mind isn’t even on what you will need to take and do to get ready. Here are a few tips...
Rising Stars in Ballroom Dancing?

Rising Stars in Ballroom Dancing?

DDC DANCESPORT NEWS Rising Stars in Ballroom Dancing? Debi Camp, Co-Owner DDC, Nashville August 17, 2016 Dance Dress Consignment went to Greenville Dance Challenge this weekend. We had such a fun time! There were many competitors that were fabulous dancers. The...