Top Shops For Ballet Apparel In Denver
(credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)Ballet is a fun exercise in form and discipline. In addition to offering an amazing workout, it also helps with posture, balance and muscle development. The Denver metro area has a wide variety of ballet classes for children and adults alike, but before you go, you'll need the proper gear. Getting your gear from a place with employees who know dance is a must for finding the right clothes and shoes. From warmups and tights to leotards and shoes, these are the stores you must visit prior to starting your ballet class.
2625 E. 3rd Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 399-8087
www.cherrycreekdance.com
Not only is Cherry Creek Dance a studio, it also has a store where you can purchase dance apparel. With practice gear and recital attire, you can pop into the shop after dropping your kid off and shop until class is over. The studio itself has a competition team so you can be certain that the apparel you find in the store is top quality and will hold up through multiple classes. There is also a good selection of menswear, so if you are a male who is interested in ballet classes, this is a good place to shop for gear.
5777 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 456-5561
www.hartsdance.com
Hart's Dance and Gymnastics carries a variety of dance apparel from top names like Bloch and Capezio. Its selection is extensive, with leotards of all types, so you can find long sleeves, short sleeves, halter, strapless and more. The employees are very helpful and take the time to assist with clothing or shoe selection and answering any questions you might have. The store also carries attire for performance and competition, so if you need to find an outfit for a recital, it's a good stop.
2660 Canyon Blvd., Suite A-1
Boulder, CO 80302
(877) 239-9327
www.boulderbodywear.com
It's a little hard to find, tucked away in a strip ball by the Marriott, but this shop is worth finding. Not only does it offer an extensive selection of dancewear, including ballet attire, it also has helpful employees who are happy to answer all of your questions. If you can't find what you're looking for, they will point you in the right direction and make suggestions. Pre-pointe and pointe shoe fittings are by appointment only, however, so if your or your ballerina is interested in getting fitted, call first.
2600 W. Main St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 795-1873
www.penny-robin.com
One of the Denver area's most well-known suppliers of dance apparel for youth and adults, Penny Robin Dancewear is well laid out and spacious, so you won't bump into people while looking for a leotard. It is well organized, so if you are looking for something specific, like a certain color of leotard, it's easy to find. The shop also has a great selection of canvas and leather ballet shoes for beginners and pointe shoes for advanced students (though pointe shoe fittings are by appointment only).
6860 S. Clinton St., Suite E
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
(303) 708-1592
www.dancextremebodywear.com
This shop in Greenwood Village was founded by a former dancer who wanted to bring customer service to the world of dance apparel. Selling outfits and gear for dance, gymnastics and ice skating, the shop has a great selection of practice attire and costumes, and all of its employees are familiar with the specific needs of different types of dance, including ballet. If you've got a question, they will help you find what you need. Whether you're shopping for your kids or have decided to give ballet a shot yourself, you can find what you need here.
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