Thank you for your video, I stumbled upon it and I think it can be quite useful for beginners at latin dance, however I think you forgot to mention something quite important about why strappy shoes are the standard in latin danse - it’s because it allows for better flexibility of the front of the shoes so that the dancer can point their feet more comfortably. Flexibility of the shoe is something that is very important when doing latin dance because we dance on the ball of the feet, and a more flexible shoe allows for a more beautiful line of the feet when pointed and more confort. I think that information is important for a beginner choosing shoes.
very good point about the flexibility! it does help to have a more flexible shoe, and I would agree that boots aren't as flexible as the strappy shoes. hope everyone reads this comment to make sure it is considered! thank you
Randomly walked into a class today and instantly fell in love with the vibe. Now i'm here a few hours later ready to tango, salsa and bachata. This video helps so much! I was gonna buy a random pair but i'm glad i stumbled upon this
This was super helpful! I am taking lessons soon and had already purchased a pair but according to everything you said in the video, I chose perfectly for myself. Bought strappys that I had to cut since there were a little too long. ☺️
Responses I don't actually know why I'm here 🤷🏻♀️😂 I don't plan on buying shoes at all 😂 0:52 No. Can I stand in heels? No. Chunky heels seem safer I would've thought that the colour of the shoes should really complement the colour of the dress. I know I'm not exactly a dance judge, but... I was binge watching the Argentine tangos on Strictly, and I found there was one male professional who always seemed to wear trainers and my eyes were always drawn to them. But when I tried to remember to watch the others, my eyes weren't drawn to them.
So I get for beginners, strap shoes, not a very high heel, nude colors so people do not focuse on your feet. As a begineer taking salsa, chacha, east coast swing and tang... could I use the same shoes? Don't feel like doing a big investment as I am starting. Is it better open shoes to close shoes?
Great video! Very informative. What about flexibility? Which brands are the best for flexible soles? When I point my toes in The shoes I have right now, the point is completely lost! Help!
Hello! Yeah so the boot-type shoes are not good for flexibility at all. For more flexible shoes, you want to go for that classic latin shoe shape. The strappy ones. Most of them tend to be pretty flexible for a good point.
AMAZON LINKS FOR DANCE SHOES (Please note these are only suggestions/examples of what I am talking about in the video - I cannot vouch for their quality or their ethical-ness. Affiliate links) 1. The red ones I have/showed you: amzn.to/3UIfkkL 2. Ankle peep toe boots (similar to the one I have): amzn.to/3NMKDbP 5. Closed toe, low cuban heel in black: amzn.to/3TjNJ8q 6. Closed toe, different heels and colours: amzn.to/3TlZ8EL 7. Classic strappy sparkly competition dance sandals, high heel: amzn.to/3NRqx03 8. Classic strap latin sandals, small heel: amzn.to/3zZwTof 9. Classic strap, varying heels and colours: amzn.to/3FZu0HT 10. Darker brown nude strappy heel: amzn.to/3EhM9Qb 11. Classic no-strap latin dance shoe, medium heel: amzn.to/3FYacEQ 12. Practice dance trainers with split sole: amzn.to/3TfiPxX
@@happygoblin101 I personally don't but I think it really depends on where you buy them from and the brand. To be sure, find a shoe that has a good and easy returns policy so you can buy the size up or down if you need to
Yeah I think a lot of them are meant to replicate fake tan 😂 there are some more tan coloured and pale coloured ones available, u just need to shop around for a bit!
it's not as flexible as the standard strappy shoes but you can get a slight point, I wouldn't recommend if you have very flexible feet or you compete but they are good for social dancing, and practice
Could i use 4inch Burju stilleto boot dance heels for salsa classes? I’m not a latin dancer but have a dance background in ballet/modern/contemporary/jazz so I have ample leg/foot strength, but would like to know if i’ll look silly wearing such shoes at a beginner salsa class.
Most people at my beginners class tend to wear trainers with worn down soles or shoes they can dance in rather than Latin heels because they are new/don't know what to wear. I always think its good to start wearing heels as soon as possible because it makes the dancing easier and the getting used to them easier.
However, you could always go and wait a few weeks to see what the vibe is (and if u even want to continue learning this style) before investing in some shoes.
The biggest issue I’m having is with size. I used the compete and it seems like shoe sizes are all different. I used to size down a half size but these days I’m finding they’re still too big! I have a wider front foot and a thinner heel. Do you have recommendations?
Other than trying them on in store or making sure your online ones have a good returns policy, I'm afraid not. There isn't a standarised sizing that every retailer follows. Just when you find a good shoe that you love over a few months, order a few of them!
Hi Grace, there are a few links in the description of the video which you can try looking at. Just make sure the refund policy is good in case they arrive and you don't like them
I prefer boots for social dancing, but I did start with sandal heels and that worked fine for me. I think for this option pick the one you like the look of more. What's the most important for a beginner is the heel height, a small-medium heel is better :)
Worse experience is when guys come to class with heavy shoes I once got kicked in my shin by a guy wearing shoes with heavy wooden heels I think most men are too stingy to pay for dance shoes
Ahh that’s not a nice experience. It is down to the teachers to encourage people to buy better shoes. They might not realise that they need better shoes!
Thank you for your video, I stumbled upon it and I think it can be quite useful for beginners at latin dance, however I think you forgot to mention something quite important about why strappy shoes are the standard in latin danse - it’s because it allows for better flexibility of the front of the shoes so that the dancer can point their feet more comfortably.
Flexibility of the shoe is something that is very important when doing latin dance because we dance on the ball of the feet, and a more flexible shoe allows for a more beautiful line of the feet when pointed and more confort. I think that information is important for a beginner choosing shoes.
very good point about the flexibility! it does help to have a more flexible shoe, and I would agree that boots aren't as flexible as the strappy shoes. hope everyone reads this comment to make sure it is considered! thank you
Randomly walked into a class today and instantly fell in love with the vibe. Now i'm here a few hours later ready to tango, salsa and bachata. This video helps so much! I was gonna buy a random pair but i'm glad i stumbled upon this
So glad you found a beautiful class to be a part of! You are going to love it so much
This was super helpful! I am taking lessons soon and had already purchased a pair but according to everything you said in the video, I chose perfectly for myself. Bought strappys that I had to cut since there were a little too long. ☺️
I'm so glad it was helpful!! Ahh awesome, which style are you learning?
@@MarwaRamsiDance I am learning merengue, swing and salsa! I will learn more later but, those were my starters along with foxtrot.
@@BreeQuinn Niceee!! That sounds like a fun combination! Foxtrot is one of the harder ballroom dances though wow
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I don't actually know why I'm here 🤷🏻♀️😂 I don't plan on buying shoes at all 😂
0:52 No. Can I stand in heels? No.
Chunky heels seem safer
I would've thought that the colour of the shoes should really complement the colour of the dress.
I know I'm not exactly a dance judge, but... I was binge watching the Argentine tangos on Strictly, and I found there was one male professional who always seemed to wear trainers and my eyes were always drawn to them. But when I tried to remember to watch the others, my eyes weren't drawn to them.
Chunky, small heel is definitely safer if you aren't used to heels. Thats interesting about the trainers - do u know who it was?
@@MarwaRamsiDance Vincent Simone. Or just flats 🤷🏻♀️ Heels are just the stuff of the devil 😨 Evil contraptions. I'm gonna binge watch it again
Thank you very much🤗 This is a really helpful video🤩😍😘
So glad you found it helpful!! Which shoes did you buy in the end?
So I get for beginners, strap shoes, not a very high heel, nude colors so people do not focuse on your feet. As a begineer taking salsa, chacha, east coast swing and tang... could I use the same shoes? Don't feel like doing a big investment as I am starting. Is it better open shoes to close shoes?
Hello, yes you can use those shoes for those dances, but you might also get away with slippy trainers to start with, check with your teachers :)
Great video! Very informative. What about flexibility? Which brands are the best for flexible soles? When I point my toes in The shoes I have right now, the point is completely lost! Help!
Hello! Yeah so the boot-type shoes are not good for flexibility at all. For more flexible shoes, you want to go for that classic latin shoe shape. The strappy ones. Most of them tend to be pretty flexible for a good point.
Such a great video! Super informative! Thank you so much!!
Ahh amazing so glad you liked it!! ❤️💃🏽
AMAZON LINKS FOR DANCE SHOES (Please note these are only suggestions/examples of what I am talking about in the video - I cannot vouch for their quality or their ethical-ness. Affiliate links)
1. The red ones I have/showed you: amzn.to/3UIfkkL
2. Ankle peep toe boots (similar to the one I have): amzn.to/3NMKDbP
5. Closed toe, low cuban heel in black: amzn.to/3TjNJ8q
6. Closed toe, different heels and colours: amzn.to/3TlZ8EL
7. Classic strappy sparkly competition dance sandals, high heel: amzn.to/3NRqx03
8. Classic strap latin sandals, small heel: amzn.to/3zZwTof
9. Classic strap, varying heels and colours: amzn.to/3FZu0HT
10. Darker brown nude strappy heel: amzn.to/3EhM9Qb
11. Classic no-strap latin dance shoe, medium heel: amzn.to/3FYacEQ
12. Practice dance trainers with split sole: amzn.to/3TfiPxX
Thanksfor the video, super helpful. With regards to dance boots, should I buy 1 size smaller like I do with my sparkly shoe?
@@happygoblin101 I personally don't but I think it really depends on where you buy them from and the brand. To be sure, find a shoe that has a good and easy returns policy so you can buy the size up or down if you need to
Thank you for the video! About the color - for some reason lots of "skin-colored" shoes are actually orangey and are not flattering on any skin.
Yeah I think a lot of them are meant to replicate fake tan 😂 there are some more tan coloured and pale coloured ones available, u just need to shop around for a bit!
@@MarwaRamsiDance haven't though about the fake tan situation 😂 I think you are right!
😂😂
Love the black boots! Are they easy to point your foot in? Is the sole that flexible?
it's not as flexible as the standard strappy shoes but you can get a slight point, I wouldn't recommend if you have very flexible feet or you compete but they are good for social dancing, and practice
Could i use 4inch Burju stilleto boot dance heels for salsa classes? I’m not a latin dancer but have a dance background in ballet/modern/contemporary/jazz so I have ample leg/foot strength, but would like to know if i’ll look silly wearing such shoes at a beginner salsa class.
Most people at my beginners class tend to wear trainers with worn down soles or shoes they can dance in rather than Latin heels because they are new/don't know what to wear. I always think its good to start wearing heels as soon as possible because it makes the dancing easier and the getting used to them easier.
However, you could always go and wait a few weeks to see what the vibe is (and if u even want to continue learning this style) before investing in some shoes.
Moreover, do what you want, and what makes you comfortable and don't care what others think 😉
The biggest issue I’m having is with size. I used the compete and it seems like shoe sizes are all different. I used to size down a half size but these days I’m finding they’re still too big! I have a wider front foot and a thinner heel. Do you have recommendations?
Other than trying them on in store or making sure your online ones have a good returns policy, I'm afraid not. There isn't a standarised sizing that every retailer follows. Just when you find a good shoe that you love over a few months, order a few of them!
Were can i buy pls
Hi Grace, there are a few links in the description of the video which you can try looking at. Just make sure the refund policy is good in case they arrive and you don't like them
Would you'd recommend boots or sandal heels for a beginner
I prefer boots for social dancing, but I did start with sandal heels and that worked fine for me. I think for this option pick the one you like the look of more. What's the most important for a beginner is the heel height, a small-medium heel is better :)
Thank you so much. Hopefully 7.5cm is okay
@@gidzboxbox8839 depends how comfortable you are in heels already, 7.5cm is standard. If you are new, you could always try between 5 and 7cm :)
What about for men?
I will make another video!
Worse experience is when guys come to class with heavy shoes I once got kicked in my shin by a guy wearing shoes with heavy wooden heels I think most men are too stingy to pay for dance shoes
Ahh that’s not a nice experience. It is down to the teachers to encourage people to buy better shoes. They might not realise that they need better shoes!