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Some real bargain dance shoes specials soon to be posted to our website www.rawdancewear.com.au and also to Facebook.
We are clearing out some our bulks stock, so that means great deals coming your way. A great time to get spare shoes for training to keep your others for competitions and performances…..I’ll keep you posted!
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We hope everyone had a happy and fun holiday break and, like Raw Dancewear, you are
looking forward to 2013.
Although there are so many activities available for our children to do, it is gratifying
to see that there seems to be a upsurge of girls and boys enrolling in dance
classes this year. The confidence and co-ordination that is
developed when a child learns to dance is something they can carry with them
all the lives. Because of the wide range of dance genres – ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop (the list goes on and on), a child can take their choice of what suits them best.
If you need to purchase or replace any worn out shoes and tights please contact us at Raw
Dancewear and we will help you with anything you may need.
For this month only November, 2012, Raw Dancewear is offering $9.00 tights across our entire range.
Feel free to load up your supplies as the concert season is nearing.
Various sizing options available – Small Child, Medium Child, Large Child, Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult, Xtra Large Adult.
Our dance tights are all of excellent quality. They fit neatly around the leg with no bagging.
Raw Dancewear currently stocking footed tights and convertible tights in ballet pink or skin tone tan colours.
We are only limiting this special to 10 pairs per customer, so get in quick to stock up.
Raw Dancewear also has other fantastic products in stock all year round. Feel free to log into our dance supplies shop and order online today.
For this month only (OCtober, 2012) Raw Dancewear is offering two for the price of one on OUR ENTIRE STOCKING/TIGHTS RANGE.
Stock up your stockings and tights, or buy one for a friend. This month take advantage of our 2 for the price of 1 deal.
Simply buy one pair of stockings/tights via our online shop and you will be sent 2 x pairs for the one low price as listed on the website (postage extra will only be calculated on the one item so even the postage is discounted)
Get in whilst stocks last. This deal is limited to 10 pairs per customer.
As our dancing year enters term 4, Raw Dancewear would like to offer all dancers discounted contemporary dance socks. Check out our shop section for $16 contemporary dance socks for all of term 4 2012.
Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern shoe (Modern Contemporary Ballet Sock)
• A combination of the stretch mesh fabric with suede sole patches molds and moves with the foot
• Fully breathable and completely comfortable
• Suitable for modern, lyrical and jazz or wear them inside your favourite dance or street shoe for added protection, cushion and comfort
• Size Available: S (approx. sizes 3-5), M (approx. sizes 5-7),L (approx. sizes 7-9), XL (approx. sizes 9-11)
Colour: Tan
The range of dance shoes available today is enormous and choosing the dance shoe that best suits your needs is a challenging exercise. The question of course is “what do you really need?”. Are you a professional dancer who wears their dance shoes every day of the week or someone who just dances to have fun and therefore does need the top of the line priced dance shoes. At Raw we cater specifically for the dancers in the latter category. We supply a good quality shoe at a reasonable price. Small dance studio owners can buy directly from us at a great discount price and on sell to your students at a profit level set by you. We supply a sizing chart but can also organise to send out a “sample carton” of shoes for trying on your students at a discounted price. Send us an email or contact by us phone and let us see if we can help you.
Now it is getting towards the end of the year it is time to check that all your shoes, tights and accessories are in pristine condition for your end of year show. The end of year concert showcases to your family and friends, the results of all your hard work throughout the year. Let’s make sure there are no holes in tights or toes popping out of shoes.
Raw has a wide selection of ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop shoes in addition to both convertible and footed tights in pink and tan. Check out Raw’s dance camisole tops and shorts as well as ballet practice dancewear packages.
If you are a dance studio owner who would like to order our range of practice dancewear in quantity for your studio uniform, let us know and we can discuss discount prices and delivery dates. It is only a few short months until the 2013 year starts, so let’s start getting organised now.
Remember Raw Dancewear’s discounted shipping for small orders and combined shipping for very large orders. Make contact us with your list of stock and we will arrange the best shipping price we can for you.
Dance shoes online – www.rawdancewear.com.au – Go to our shop page on this website to see our full range of dance shoe and dancewear options.
Now we are half way through the dancing year, some of you keen dancers may be seeing some wear and tear with your dance shoes.
For others their big toes may be just starting to push out on the end of their dancing shoes.
Dón’t despair logon to www.rawdancewear.com.au for all your dance shoe needs. Hip Hop dance shoes, tap dance shoes, jazz dance shoes and ballet shoes all available at ultra affordable prices.
Simply follow this link: http://www.rawdancewear.com.au/?post_type=product to be taken directly to our online shop where you can find a great range of dance products
We have a discounted shipping offer for bulk orders too……..
Check out a fantastic hip hop routine. A truly brilliant dance routine.
Here at Raw Dancewear, we only sell top quality dance shoes and dancewear, all at an affordable price. However, when shopping for dance products, you might be tempted to purchase those which are of an inferior quality, especially if they are available at an even lower price. Here are just a few reasons why quality really should be a priority when making an investment in dancewear.
Firstly, it is important to be aware that the quality of dancewear, particularly dance shoes, can actually have an impact on the dancer’s performance. This can be especially important whilst being taught as a dancer, and continuously learning new moves and steps. Imagine trying to cook a meal in a faulty oven, or trying to play Cheekybingo on a defective computer? You would be unlikely to get the best results, and this would surely prove frustrating. The same can be said for dancers who are trying to learn new steps and routines with low-quality dancewear.
In addition, dancewear which is of a lower quality tends not to be a cost-effective investment. Such items are far more likely to fall apart more quickly – so you may find yourself buying three of four pairs of shoes, when you may have only needed one or two pairs in a higher quality. Although it might seem like you are saving money in the short-term, you may actually end up spending far more than you had expected.
Lastly, it is worth considering that top quality dancewear is much more likely to be of a professional standard. If your child has dreams of becoming a professional dancer, then having access to dancewear of this standard can be hugely beneficial. These are just a few of the reasons why it can be advisable to invest in dancewear which is of a good quality, even from a young age.
When you decide that you want to learn to dance, find a dance studio that specialises in the type and form of dancing that you are most interested in. ‘Classical ballet’ is the most formal of the ballet styles; it adheres to traditional ballet technique. There are variations relating to area of origin, such as Russian ballet, French ballet, and Italian ballet.
Other types of dance that may interest the student include: Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop or a combinational type, known as “Broadway”. Be aware that “Jazz” and “Hip Hop” may incorporate sexual movements (ie hip thrusts and suggestive shoulder shakes and rolls) that may be inappropriate for young children. Ask the studio about age appropriate movements or restrictions they impose.
Next, check out the qualifications of the teachers. Many excellent dancers to not make good teachers. Your teacher should not only be a great dancer, but be able to instruct people with different body-types, abilities, and learning styles. A teacher with an impressive dance resume may not know how to describe movement for children or beginners. Ask if you can sit and watch for a while, but do not be upset if visitors are not allowed as they can disrupt class. Some studios offer ‘open classes’ designed to give future students a feel for the rigor of the instruction. Teachers should give positive reinforcements to students and be able to point out muscle alignments to improve technique. It is normal for schools to use older students to demonstrate to help train the younger ones.
Note that very young children (under 5 or 6) cannot follow the strict nature of Ballet class, so often they are often enrolled in “Baby Ballet” classes. These are designed to introduce the child to learning to following instructions, sit and stand quietly, leaving other students alone and listening to the music. Above all, introductory classes should be fun for the very young child.
THE STEPS IN ASSISTING YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT DANCE STUDIO
1) Think about what you are looking for in your dance studio. Are you training to be a professional dancer? Are you trying to lose weight? Are you dancing for fun? It is important that if you are serious about dance that you don’t get stuck in recreation oriented classes. At the same time, joining a difficult class if that isn’t what you want can lessen your enjoyment.
2) Talk to local dancers you know. See what they have to say about the dance studios. Dancers have usually attended more than one dance studio in their lives, if they’ve been dancing since they were young, and they will probably have a suggestion. They will know who to avoid, too.
3) Make a decision on how far you are willing to commute. Do you want to be able to walk there? Is driving for 30 minutes going to be okay?
4) Call the studio. Depending on your goals (weight loss, fun, improvement…) you may not be willing to alter your schedule a lot to include classes. Be sure you explain to the owner of the studio when you could take class, as well as your skill level. He or she will probably have a schedule, but the names of the classes can be confusing. Sometimes intermediate classes are classified as advanced, just to separate them from an even more intermediate class.
5) Narrow down your list by class times and varieties, go to the studios still on your list to watch a class. Usually, you can participate in a class without paying if you ask. Don’t be put off by the exterior of dance studios. Usually, the outsides are really, really trashy, but often the inside will be brightly painted and welcoming.
6) Find out the class size. If you want individual attention, don’t go to a school with 15-20 dancers. If you don’t want a lot of attention, and enjoy being part of a group environment, go to one with 15+ dancers.
7) AND MOST IMPORTANTLY – Choose your favorite!
(author – numerous www.wikihow.com)
Check out this link to You Tube – The Evolution of Dance. A truly brilliant display of how the dance styles have evolved over the years.
A funny but scarily true dance journey………NO WONDER IT ALREADY HAS 194,000,000 PLUS VIEWS
In the modern day, our lives are so busy that we barely have enough time to think, let alone get down to the shops for things such as clothing purchases.
At Raw Dancewear, we understand your time is valuable and do all we can to ensure your online shopping experience is as hassle free as possible. We have a printable dance shoe sizing chart which allows you to accurately determine the size of the shoe you require, thus giving you the confidence to purchase the right item online. We understand that some still prefer going to the shops to buy things such as shoes to make sure they get the right fit. Online shopping vs going to the shops is an interesting argument, and they both have their own unique benefits and problems.
Shopping Online
Benefits:
Fast and efficient
Sometimes more cost effective than buying in shops due to lower running costs of online shops
Can do from the comfort of your home or office
Issues:
Can sometimes be unhappy with the quality/sizing of your purchase
No personalised face to face service
Buyer beware – overseas or fraudulent websites
Going to the shopping centres to purchase
Benefits:
You see what you are actually buying
You can try on what you are buying
You get what you want on time and right there an then
Issues:
Parking delays
Hussle and bustle of shops stressful
Overzealous or pushy salespeople to deal with
Prices are sometimes higher than online shopping due to higher operating costs of shops
After treking to shops, items may be out of stock
Is a slower and more time consuming process
Here at Raw Dancewear we understand that buying online is sometimes a balancing act between buying dance shoes from the shops or via an online store. We attempt to alleviate some of the ISSUES by 1) Offering and dance shoe sizing chart and quality up to date photos of our shoe line to assist the buyer choosing the right dance shoe at the right price, 2) Although not face to face our customer service is A grade offering numerous lines of communication including Email, Phone, Facebook chat to manage our customer enquiries, 3) We offer a quality Australian website and Pay Pal payment options giving credibility to our service and payment systems. Our testimonials detail our quality service and range and vouch for the professionalism and quality of our online store.
We are proud to introduce a fresh shipment of tights into our range at Raw Dancewear. Our tights come in a range of colours and styles including:
Convertible Tights – Skin tone tan colour
Convertible Tights – Ballet pink colour
Footed Tights – Skin tone tan colour
Footed Tights – Ballet pink colour
Our tights come in a range of sizes to cater for children and adults.
Children tights sizes
Toddler – average size child 2- 3
Small Child – average child size 3 – 5
Medium Child – average child size 6 – 8
Large Child – average child size 9 – 11
Adult tights sizes
Small Adult – average size ladies 6
Medium Adult – average size ladies 8 – 10
Large Adult – average size ladies 12 – 14
X Large Adult – average size ladies 14+
We are stocked to the brim. If you would like to buy childrens tights or adults tights now is the time to pounce. Ask us about our discounted shipping on multiple tights purchases. Get ready for your mid year concerts and buy up in bulk today.
Are you finding it hard to work out the best size shoe to buy for you or your little dancer?
At Raw Dancewear we have developed a new dance shoe sizing chart which makes it easier to identify which is the best shoe size to buy.
This printable shoe sizing chart has a metric (cm) ruller down the edge of the page, combined with the correlating dance shoe sizing increments.
That way you know your foot lenght and the appropriate dance shoe size equivalent. When purchasing online with Raw Dancewear all our dance shoe products display both the metric (cm) measurement and the correlating dance shoe sizing to make it easy to identify the right shoe size.
Very soon our printable dance shoe sizing chart will be downloadable via our website. On our front page (HOME) and in our online shop (SHOP). In the mean time feel free to email us at shop@rawdancewear.com.au and we would be happy to email you the printable pdf of the shoe sizing chart for you to use at home.
This chart is a great way to size your foot prior to buying any dance shoes online.
Having worked in the performing arts industry now for over 20 years I have seen time and time again the problems associated with dancers using old, tired or worn out dance shoes.
This poses the question, ‘WHEN SHOULD I BUY NEW DANCE SHOES?’
There are a number of factors to consider when posing this question.
How much longer to I intend to dance?
Will this pair of shoes get me through to the end of the year?
Are these worn out shoes causing me pain or discomfort?
and importantly Do I have the money to replace these shoes?
Obviously finances is a factor when considering any new purchase. But if you are in the process of considering buying new shoes due to older ones wearing out consider the following commentary.
• Dance shoes that are worn out and tired to not supply the same structural foot support that a newer pair of shoes deliver
• Dance shoes that are worn out do not supply the same cusioning that a newer pair of shoes deliver
• Generally the sole grip on new shoes is better than those on older worn out Dance shoes
• Dance shoes that are old and too small can impinge on the free growing of a child’s foot
• Dance shoes with holes and worn out toes have decreased shoe stability
If any of the above comments are consistent with your situation, you MAY be a candidate for buying new dance shoes.
Feel free to call us here at Raw Dancewear and we can discuss with you, your dance shoe situation. We will help you find the right dance shoe, that fits and is suitable to your needs.
Call us or email us: 02 90069200 or shop@rawdancewear.com.au
Here at Raw Dancewear we stock an extensive range of sizing for all our dancewear products. One example is our Tap Shoes where our smallest child size starts at US 5.5 and goes right through to our largest size being Adult US 10.0.
In many cases our dance shoe sizes come not only in full sizes but half sizes too. Having half size options for our dancing shoes enables customers to get the best fit, for each shoe purchase. As we all know some shoes, dependant on manufacturer size differently. Here at Raw Dancewear we have a dance shoe sizing chart which shows both centimetres and the US shoe size conversion for each shoe.
If you get confused or forget which exact shoe size is best for you or your child, using our Dance Shoe sizing chart will enable you to measure for an exact fit. Our sizing charts can be posted to customers or emailed out for faster delivery. The sizing chart is printable on A4 paper and gives a very accurate picture of the size your or your child needs.
Whether its ballet dancing shoes, jazz dancing shoes, Hip Hop or good old tap dancing shoes, our sizing charts will help YOU get the best possible fit.
Do you want brand new dance shoes? Did you know Raw Dancewear offers dance shoes at a fraction of the price of those in the dance shops. Our online prices are so competive that we are constantly asked, ‘Are your dance shoes brand new or second hand?’
We are proud of such comments. It goes to show that some of the cheapest dance product prices around are being offered by Raw Dancewear. Why not give us a try? We are sure you will love the quality and fit of our dance products.
Our particular dance products have been chosen using over 20 years of experience in the dance and performing arts. We choose our products based on quality, appearance and price. You are assured our dance products will be comfortable and will last you week in week out. From experience with our products children outgrow Raw Dancewear dance shoes well before the shoes wear out. (Yes that of course is a problem for younger brothers and sisters getting hand me down shoes) But at our prices, you can afford to buy your children new shoes each year and save that argument for another topic.
Go on give us a go, brand new dance shoes, not second hands, not hand me downs.
Logon on to our online shop, you will be surprised at our pricing and affordable postage and handling.
Raw Dancewear’s good friend Luke Jacobz is going for a TV Week Silver Logie this year. You may know Luke Jacobz as the host of XFactor, Home and Away, McLeods Daughters and the winner of Channel Seven’s Dancing with the stars.
“If Raw Dancewear was around when I was doing Dancing with the Stars in 2008 I would have breezed it in……” Raw Dancewear Founder Jennifer Dalton has been friends with Luke since childhood and would love to see him finally get that silver Logie this year. Nominations for the TV Week Logie Awards close on 16th February, 2012. Luke is in the categories ‘Most Popular Actor – Home and Away’ and ‘Most Popular Television Presenter – X Factor’.
Please past the following link into your browser to support Luke and enter your vote.
http://surveys.asteroid.com.au/bvbin/bvgate.exe?noj=1&sid=917190
Raw Dancewear is right behind Luke in his quest for Logie glory……
Ever been walking around the shops, or even worse driving from shopping centre to shopping centre looking for dance shoes.
Ever asked the questions:
Where can I buy dance shoes?
Then after driving and walking, and walking and driving you changed your question to:
Where can I buy dance shoes online?
Increasingly people are becoming more reliant with online shopping with our busy lives.
Here at Raw Dancewear we know the time pressures everyone has and commit to offering the cheapest possible, quality dance shoes for our customers.
Our website www.rawdancewear.com.au photos show the exact shoes being sold, their quality and colour options. We pride ourselves on affordable delivery pricing and offer a discounted $5 size exchange deal with customers who accidently choose the incorrect size of shoe or dancewear product.
Feel free to drop us a line on (02) 90069200 or email us at shop@rawdancewear.com.au. We are more than happy to assist customers in any way, and explain our dancewear products to them.
If you want to buy cheap dance shoes online, we are the place to see them.
strong>Ever been asked by your dance students, “Where can I buy dance shoes?”Are you the owner of a dance studio? Do you want to know how to increase profits to your business using the already existing client base that you have.
Well we have the answer for you!
SELL YOUR EXISTING STUDENTS DANCE SHOES!
Raw Dancewear has a Dance Studio owners program and package which enables studio owners to gain benefits from selling dance shoes to their students. If you are a Dance Studio owner and wish to learn more about this program. Please contact us via this website and we would be happy to post or email you one of our Dance Studio Owners packages. We are happy to call you and explain the benefits of becoming part of this program. Just email us or drop us a line and harness the power of your already existing client base.
Happy New Year Raw Dancewear customers.
2012 brings with it an exciting new range of products and specials for Raw customers. Stay tuned to our newsletter subscription to keep on top of our latest specials and products.
Dance studio owners remember your studio owners discount on Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop footwear and accessories by offering our stock to your local dance school. Please make contact with us at shop@rawdancewear.com.au for more information.
We look forward to your continued support this year……
As 2011 draws to a close, I reflect back on the year that was 2011. It comes with smiles and fun (and maybe a tear or two) but it also reminds me to appreciate how lucky we are and the opportunities we are presented.
I want to thank all our loyal and happy customers for all your support and feedback from the past year and hope that the word spreads quickly about our service and products so our ‘family’ can continue to grow.
We will again be offering amazing specials and discounts during January and February so stay tuned for those emails…
We would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe Christmas break and rest up for what will hopefully be another successful year of dance and entertainment.
Jen and the Raw team!
Welcome to the launch of our new website.
We are very excited to now share our quality range of dance products with everyone using the wonderful world of the internet. www.rawdancewear.com.au enables us to provide access to our products to the wider community. This website also allows customers to view and compare our products with others in the industry. As we all get busier with our lives, the need for quick and easy access to products via the internet is essential, so we can get on doing what we want to do with our days.
We are confident that our easy to navigate online shop allows customers to easily browse , select and purchase dancewear products in a safe and uncomplicated system. We endeavour to keep all products in stock and guarantee that your item will be sent out by despatch within 48 hours of payment. Our delivery systems are efficient ensuring you receive you product as fast and possible, so you or your little dancer can get back to what you love doing “Dancing”.
Proudly services all states of Australia
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory,
having affiliations in all major cities Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Perth, Canberra and Darwin.
