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Article posted 26/6/12
Character shoes
Character shoes are historically worn as part of a costume in musical theatre or by dancers performing a character piece. Character dance is closely related to folk and national dance and incorporates many ballet moves and positions.
The character shoe is often made of soft leather for performances and canvas or imitation leather look for practice, classes and exams. They have a a thin flexible suede sole to allow the dancer to move and point their feet easily. The thin sole allows the dancer to feel the floor and the shape of the shoe is designed to support and protect the foot. The character shoe has a very distinctive shape, with low sturdy heels and ankle strap fastened over the foot with a buckle or popper for quick costume changes.
Dancers of all ages wear character shoes for performances, classes and exams. They should be worn with tights or socks to help protect feet from blisters and to keep the shoes fresh. Character shoes are to be worn indoors for dance and should NOT be worn outside, this will very quickly ruin them.
When buying character shoes ensure you get a good fit, they should be a snug comfortable fit – neither too loose or too tight. Always wear them about the house to break them in a bit before wearing them for dancing. Never wear them for the first time for a class, performance or exam, you may risk blisters and discomfort and you will not dance at your best.
Character dance is offered by many ballet and dance schools, academies and studios.
Our Character Shoes are professional quality black canvas shoes with pink elastic ankle strap fastened with popper. They have a flexible suede sole, low heel and comfortable insole. The shoes are regulation character/syllabus shoes suitable for grades 1 & 2 and above exams. The sizing is standard fit and should fit your normal UK shoe size. Go to character shoes.
