Essay Contest: September

Hey Everyone!

We hope that everyone has had a great summer vacation filled with equal parts dance and relaxation.

Don't forget Friday, August 29th is the last day to take 20% off your order with coupon code BACK2DANCE at Dancers Warehouse. Don't miss out!

To kick off the school year we are excited to begin our monthly essay contest. To enter, simply submit your essay via email to info@dancerswarehouse.com with the subject line September Essay. Please provide the following information along with your submission:

1. First and Last Name
2. Phone number
3. Shipping address
4. Age (if under 16)

Let's recap the Contest Rules previously posted here:

1. One submission per person per topic. 
2. Essays must be between 250 and 500 words. Short and sweet!
3. Essays must be submitted between the specified days. Late entries will not be considered.
4. Prize has no cash value. 
5. Employees of Dancers Warehouse, Inc. and its affiliates are not eligible for prize winnings. 
6. Prior winners are not eligible for prizes within three months of their previous winning.  

September's Topic: What are your goals for the 2014-2015 dance season? 

Entry Dates: September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014

The winner will be announced October 6th. 

Here's a sneak peak of some of the amazing items that you might find in the winning gift basket!

Back to Dance!

We cannot believe that school will be starting up again in a matter of a few weeks! Now is the time to stock up on all your dance items. Online only we will be running a 20% off your shopping cart from 8/21 - 8/29. Use coupon code BACK2DANCE at checkout to receive the discount. This offer is not valid on previous purchases or in combination with any other offer.

When you come back to the studio after a break you want to be cautious about what your body is telling you. Pay close attention to any muscles that may be tight or tired and going full force may not be the best idea on day one. Here are some helpful tips we recommend:

1. Stretch, Stretch, Stretch! That doesn't necessarily mean go right into your splits - ease into things. 
   
2. Stay hydrated! Water helps to lubricate your joints so they can move in full range of motion. Check out this awesome article from Pointe Magazine for more information on why staying hydrated is so important.
   
3. Potassium (in combination with water) will help keep your muscle from cramping up so eat those bananas! I know a lot of dancers who also love coconut water for aiding in their muscle recovery. 
4. Roll out your muscles! A foam roller or tennis ball can work wonders on getting those deep knots out. This is a great article along with a video on the proper technique to roll out your I.T. band.
5. Ice baths and soaks = I for one cannot stand being cold so sitting in a bath of ice water does not appeal to me but on some occasions after a strenuous pointe class or rehearsal I'll fill a small container with ice water and attempt to put my feet in. I do however love soaking my feet in epsom salts and warm/hot water. It is so good for relieving sore muscles and tension. If you find that whatever body part needs soaking doesn't fit in a little bucket you can also soak a towel in the mixture, ring it out a bit, and apply that to the area in need. 

We hope these tips help keep your body feeling great as we begin this new dance season!


Here is a sneak peak at one of the items added to the gift bags for the essay contest!

Stay tuned for more information on how to submit your essay.

The staff at Pas de Shop and Dancers Warehouse we are so saddened by the news of Robin Williams' death. We lost a true artist and inspiration.

Free Shipping and Contest!

Hi Everyone!

Let's start with our newest promotion: FREE SHIPPING! Receive free ground shipping on all orders placed within the United States from Tuesday, August 12th through Friday, August 15th with promo code "SHIPITALL". Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on previous purchases. Not valid on rush orders. Valid online only at Dancers Warehouse. 

You're probably wondering what the contest is, right? Starting in September we will be hosting a monthly essay contest. The topic will vary from month to month and there will be one winner selected per topic. The prize will be a gift bag filled with some of our favorite dance items. We're still working out some of the details but wanted to give you a heads up so you can be prepared.

Contest Rules:

1. One submission per person per topic. 
2. Essays must be between 250 and 500 words. Short and sweet!
3. Must be submitted between the specified days. Late entries will not be considered. 
4. Prize has no cash value.
5. Employees of Dancers Warehouse, Inc. and its affiliates are not eligible for prize winnings. 
6. Prior winners not eligible for prizes within three months of their previous winning. 

Stay tuned for more updates and previews into what you can expect to find in the gift bags.

These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Summer Edition

These past summer months have been filled with beautiful prints and floral details. Companies came out with new lines and these are some of our eye catching favorites!

As always, Ainsliewear delivered gorgeous designs. From intense mesh to a floral print that will take you to fields of country flowers this line is definitely perfect for summer.


Capezio launched a new Studio line perfect for yoga, pilates, barre, and ballet classes.

These have been around for a while but these new florescent colors are perfect for the summer. We can barely keep them on the shelf so order quick!

Accessorize Your August!

Shop Dancers Warehouse for 15% off your purchase of accessories! 

Offer valid 8/01/14 - 8/07/14. Use coupon code AUGUST15.

We can't believe it is already August! Before you know it you'll be back to school and back to dancing. Often we remember the basics - shoes, tights, leotards - but what about your dance bag, hair pins, water bottle? Our dance bags take quite a beating and you certainly don't want your new shoes falling through a hole or rip in your bag.

Here is one of our best selling dance bags:

If you are anything like us you have hair pins everywhere but where you need them. Car cup holders, coffee tables, and couches are the usual hiding places. We sell them in a 300 count so you are bound to have plenty. Also, hint hint, the plastic tub it comes in is a great place to store them all in your dance bag!

Or store them along with any hair elastics and clips in one of these travel bags:

It is so important to stay hydrated during your long hours back at the studio. Sugar and Bruno make super cute BPA free water bottles. You can see some of their classic "Live to Love to Dance" water bottles above. We also love their "Keep Calm and Dance On" styles.

What are some of your must have dance accessories?

First Look: Bloch Stretch Pointe

Hey everyone!
So we just got in two new pointe shoes from Bloch - the Eurostretch and the Dramatica. Both shoes feature a stretch fabric heel that allows the shoe to hug the dancer's foot while on pointe. This decreases bunching and keeps in mind the fact that the dancer's foot gets smaller while standing on pointe. The outer split sole is supportive while allowing the fabric to stretch.

The Eurostretch  has a last similar in function to the Bloch European Balance.

The Dramatica has a last similar to the Bloch Alpha and also features TMT paste for a longer lasting, moldable box.
In our opinion, the Dramatica is also very similar in shape to the Capezio Tiffany and the Freed Studio. The Dramatica is just a bit of a softer, more broken in, feeling shoe. If you wear either the Tiffany or Studio and want a softer shoe you may want to give this one a try.

Here in the office, we've given them a quick try and so far we love them! We have different foot shapes and find that the shoe fits us wonderfully. Check out the pictures below for our foot comparisons.

We would love to hear feedback from any dancers who have tried these new Bloch shoes.

Celebrate With Us!

Hey Everyone!
July is a huge birthday month for a lot of us over here in the office at Dancers Warehouse. We love a good sale and figured you would too!

Valid July 18 through July 21