Boston's Best Shops For Dance Apparel
September, the beginning of the academic year is a great time for you or your children to try out a new hobby. Dancing is the perfect activity to take up; it is fun, a great workout and a great way to meet new people. Plus, dancing is a versatile skill that can be shown off; not only at recitals, but also at weddings, dances and other events. Plus, like any type of lessons that involve music, dancing strengthens math skills and memory. Once signed up for the perfect dance class, it is time to get outfitted with the proper gear. There are a variety of athletic stores and specialty boutiques throughout the greater Boston area that will offer high quality equipment for your new dancing adventure.
Marathon Sports
671 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4774
www.marathonsports.com
Marathon Sports is the best, most popular sportswear store in downtown Boston. While not specific to dance, Marathon Sports has all of the basics people need to get started on any exercise path: Spandex, sports bras, proper socks, athletic tape and more. Since it is conveniently located on Boylston Street, it is the best spot for city dancers to go for quick fixes. However, this is not the best spot for dancing shoes or other specific-to-dancing equipment.
Teddy Shoes
548 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-2987
teddyshoes.com
Now that you have all of the practice gear you need from Marathon Sports, its time to take this hobby to the next level by getting the proper shoes and any other equipment you may need for your specific type of dance. Teddy's Shoes is a great place to start, especially since it is in Cambridge and accessible via public transportation. Specializing in shoes, Teddy's is a great place to get outfitted for ballet shoes, tap shoes and ballroom dancing shoes!
Patterson's Back Bay Dancewear
185 Cambridge St.
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 273-3089
www.backbaydancewear.com
Patterson's Back Bay Dancewear has anything and everything dancers could possibly need. With a large retail shop in Burlington, dancers never need to worry about finding what they need. Not only that, Patterson's also stocks gymnastics and skating gear. It is truly a one stop shop. Not convenient for you or your family to get all the way up to Burlington? The Back Bay Dancewear website offers a full e-commerce site so everything you need could be shipped straight to your door.
Dancer's Image
849 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02460
(617) 964-4070
www.dancersimage.com
Go to a dance studio just west of Boston? Dancer's Image in Newton works with local dance companies to provide exactly the correct equipment needed for every class, including specific dress and recital costumes. Visit their shop now for lots of Back to School deals on shoes, leotards and other dance needs.
On Your Toes Dancewear
194 Newbury St., Suite 3
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-7077
www.onyourtoesdancewear.com
Having trouble finding what you need for a specialty dance class? On Your Toes Dancewear on Boston's north shore in the town of Peabody is New England's largest dancewear supplier. If they don't have what you need, they are happy to make a special order for you and ship it to their location. They keep up with the trends and have leotards and other dancewear that event the pickiest pre-teen dance novice will absolutely love.
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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
