Get Your Jazz Shoes On!

Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles of the present day. This is mainly because of its fun and energetic nature and the increase of its popularity on television shows and adverts, movies and music videos.

Now is the time to get your jazz shoes on and see what all the fuss is about! Join a class and get started – there are plenty of classes for absolute beginners which go at a slow place. It is a perfect way to have fun, keep fit and make new friends.

Jazz Shoes

Jazz shoes come in a variety of different styles and colours. You might want to check with your dance teacher which type of shoe s/he suggests as sometimes they will have a preference for a particular shoe. In fact, some teachers will actually prefer you to dance in bare feet or with socks on while others are quite strict about which type of jazz shoe they want you to wear. Most teachers will request that you wear a shoe rather than going bare footed, especially if you are a complete beginner – jazz dancing usually involves a lot of jumping and this can be extremely tough on the feet in large doses. You certainly don't want to slip on your first jazz dance class do you!?

Which Material?

Jazz shoes are available in leather or canvas and if you have a specific choice about your jazz shoes, it really does depend on which one you find most comfortable. Price will always be an issue and you will find that leather shoes are more expensive than canvas. Leather however is more durable and will have a longer lifespan, so if you're wanting your shoes to be an investment, it might be both purchasing a leather pair.

Which Style?

There are a number of different styles of jazz shoes. There's the jazz shoe, the jazz sandal, the jazz sandal-shoe, the jazz trainer, or the dance trainer shoe. Wearing the right type of jazz shoe is important as it is crucial that your shoes have lots of spring and provide good support to the arch of the foot. You should be able to bend your foot in the shoe and you will find that some shoes have split-soles enabling the shoe to bend easily.

Do They Fit?

You may think you have found your perfect shoe but it is vital that your jazz shoes fit correctly as this will ensure that you avoid any foot problems or injuries. You don't want your shoes to be too slack or too tight. Try on a number of different sizes to make sure you have the correct fit. It might be wise to check with the store you are buying them from what the returns policy is, in case you change your mind about the shoe.

You have found your perfect jazz shoes and are ready to hit the floor – the main thing about this dance is having fun, getting some exercise and expressing yourself!