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Best Shops For Ballet Apparel In Detroit

Especially since the show Dancing With The Stars (which began over ten years ago) people can't get enough of dancing. Young or old, beginner or expert, dance is for everyone. The question becomes, where do you purchase all your dance supplies? Here are several great stores that will provide all the accessories needed for any type of dance you are looking to perform.
Star Steppers Shoes And Dancewear
16505 Schoolcraft St.
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 838-3189
www.starstepper.com

Star Steppers is one of the best dance stores because they have dance everything. From shoes to clothes to accessories, everything that is needed for a dance competition can be found here. They have accessories for men, women and children. Say you are shy when it comes to asking for help. No worries, the staff is extremely helpful and will get everything you need — whether it's in-store or it needs to be specially ordered.

En'Pointe Dancewear
1139 W. 14 Mile Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 435-8998
www.enpointedancewear.com

En'Pointe Dancewear loves their customers and always gives a 10 percent discount. Look for occasional sales as well. The dance moms and trained dancers who work here can teach you anything about dance that you need to know. They will make sure you are prepped and ready before you meet with your instructor or before you go to a performance. They provide dance clothing as well as shoes. The specific types of shoes they have in stock are: character shoes, musical theatre, ballroom, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap, modern and dance sneakers. En'Pointe prides themselves on having great customer service. So stop in for a good dance shopping experience.

Dancin' Feet Dancewear
16077 Eureka Road
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-8300
www.dfdancewear.com

There are many forms of dance: ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, cheer leading, ice skating, etc. Dancin' Feet Dancewear provides supplies for all these forms of dance. Their products are name-brand, affordable and high quality products. Whether your ballet shoes wore out and you need new slippers, or you are getting ready to dance pointe, or you are in need of a new leotard, or it's your first competition, the staff here is knowledgeable, friendly and will help get you situated so you are more-than-ready for your next dance class or competition.

Related: Best Dance Classes For Kids In Metro Detroit

Fancy Dancers
23517 Nine Mack Drive
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 775-4167
www.fancydancers.com

The Fancy Dancers employees are passionate about their business. They have all the basics that anyone may need to all the fashionable trends that everyone must have. They provide for dancers and cheerleaders. From under garment to practice clothes, tights, competition outfits, shoes and anything else, it can be found here. They have sizes from small to 3x. And if you are ordering products, please allow three weeks for your shipment to arrive.

Fanci Footworks Discount Dancewear
8212 23 Mile Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316
(586) 731-9350
www.fancifootworks.com

If you are looking for dance, cheer, gymnastics or skating, you can find all the accessories and gear here. They have Bodywear, Body by Via Health, Betsey Johnson for Capezio, Bags Zuca, Teen N Tanks, Swarovski Rhinestones and so much more. If you need professional fittings for skate or pointe shoes, make an appointment. If you go to their store, mention their in-store purchase discount coupon from their website and receive a 10 percent discount.

Related: Best Places To See Ballet In The Detroit Area

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