Dancing in high heels - Page 2

Moon · 05-27-2008, 08:27 PM

But you also wear a glamorous costume and "nothing on the hands" ;-)
Nice looking feet (not too much hardened skin, dirt, fungus-infected nails or whatever), with a bit of costume-matching nail polish for example are very complete in my opinion.

Caroline_afifi · 05-27-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Maria_Aya

Ok you may hate me, but the sec I realize that a dancer is wearing flat shoes (like ballet, or slippers, even decorated) i cant continue watching the dance.
For me it is an esthetic thing.
About shoes:
For baladi, saidi, folklore in general barefoot.
For Raqs Sharqi (not all types) high heel ones.

Cant stand the platforms !!! lol

I love your honesty here!

I am not a fan either but I know there are some people who really do have to wear them for medical reasons etc. so we have to be kind for that reason!

Eshta · 05-27-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moon

But you also wear a glamorous costume and "nothing on the hands" ;-)

Which would make sense if we wore gloves whenever we were in public, like we do shoes!

Mark_Balahadia · 05-28-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eshta

One word: Bloch !!!!

Oh yes yes yes! Bloch is a great brand...not too pricey either if you want something basic. Therr ballroom shoes come in nude, black or gold but there's always spray paint

Shanazel · 05-28-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Eshta

Which would make sense if we wore gloves whenever we were in public, like we do shoes!

Once upon a time, women would not have dreamed of going downtown without gloves and a hat. I remember my mother's hats and gloves- she hated them. I always managed to lose at least one glove and I only had to wear a hat at Easter. Thank goodness that fashion is done with!

Salome · 05-28-2008, 05:05 AM

I share the same opinion as Moon but I'm into heels too. The only time I really have an opinion is when short(er) dresses or skirts are worn. With no heels, it makes the dancer look blocky.

Jane · 05-28-2008, 06:34 PM

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I use the character shoes #550 in tan. They are made for dancing; the heel is very sturdy, have great arch support and make your legs look longer with out drawing too much attention to your feet. I switch back and forth between the character shoes and lyrical sandals depending on what I'm doing.

Fancy beads and sequins look odd with bare feet IMO. I've heard some contests will mark you points down for not wearing heels for Sharki. Restaurants and other business have rules about shoes for public health reasons. I used to dance barefoot casually until I got a big piece of glass in my foot at a hafla.

Outdoor stage floors are also a good reason to have shoes! You can cook an egg on black marley in the summer sun!

Jane · 05-28-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Salome

The only time I really have an opinion is when short(er) dresses or skirts are worn. With no heels, it makes the dancer look blocky.

My legs are so short I look like my butt is dragging on the ground when I don't wear heels. Then again, maybe people think I'm always doing floor work...

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Originally Posted by Moon

But you also wear a glamorous costume and "nothing on the hands" ;-)

That's where the zills, rings, wrist cuffs, gauntlets and nail polish go!

Moon · 05-28-2008, 09:20 PM

Indeed, same for feet imo. Nail polish, anklets, toe rings maybe.

curl1982 · 05-31-2008, 03:57 PM

Yes, I will wear nice 2inch kitten heels with my egyptian cabaret costume. But also want to get those (link) for my bra&belt set outfit & chiffon skirt

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05-27-2008, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Moon V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 3,562	But you also wear a glamorous costume and "nothing on the hands" ;-) Nice looking feet (not too much hardened skin, dirt, fungus-infected nails or whatever), with a bit of costume-matching nail polish for example are very complete in my opinion.

05-28-2008, 05:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Salome Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Corvallis, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,728	I share the same opinion as Moon but I'm into heels too. The only time I really have an opinion is when short(er) dresses or skirts are worn. With no heels, it makes the dancer look blocky.

05-28-2008, 06:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jane Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In the mountains Posts: 354	Discount Dance Supply I use the character shoes #550 in tan. They are made for dancing; the heel is very sturdy, have great arch support and make your legs look longer with out drawing too much attention to your feet. I switch back and forth between the character shoes and lyrical sandals depending on what I'm doing. Fancy beads and sequins look odd with bare feet IMO. I've heard some contests will mark you points down for not wearing heels for Sharki. Restaurants and other business have rules about shoes for public health reasons. I used to dance barefoot casually until I got a big piece of glass in my foot at a hafla. Outdoor stage floors are also a good reason to have shoes! You can cook an egg on black marley in the summer sun!

05-28-2008, 09:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Moon V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 3,562	Indeed, same for feet imo. Nail polish, anklets, toe rings maybe.

05-31-2008, 03:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
curl1982 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bournemouth, UK Posts: 35	Yes, I will wear nice 2inch kitten heels with my egyptian cabaret costume. But also want to get those (link) for my bra&belt set outfit & chiffon skirt New Dance Paws Pick your size xs-xlarge! on eBay, also Dance Shoes, Women's Dancewear, Dancewear Dance Shoes, Clothing, Shoes Accessories (end time 04-Jun-08 17:06:56 BST)