Cute store ...... But that's about it . I told the employee my daughters show size and she brought…read moreout shoes that were WAY to tight several times..... Going back in the back room to get the next size up and after about 5 pairs , I still thought they were too small and tight but the employee ASSURED me up and down that they were perfect and they're supposed to be that tight .... Well here we are just a few months later my child can hardly get them on everyday dance class complaining of pain and at this point has completely grown out of them ... I spent a fortune on shoes just A FEW MONTHS AGO I'm supposed to go back and spend another $100 before this dance year is even over?! Shoe*

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dancewear Express!! Vanessa has been incredible at…read morehelping to find the perfect pointe shoes for my ballerina! She always goes above and beyond! We highly recommend her for all of your dancewear needs! Vanessa is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable! She has helped us many times to find the perfect items for my daughter. If she doesn't have the items we need in stock, she is always willing to get it for us! They have a great variety of dance items in stock from stockings, shoes, leotards, hair accessories, convention apparel, and so much more! Today- we needed something last minute- Vanessa set aside shoes for my daughter to try on today. She had the exact size shoes she needed selected and put aside for us because she knew we didn't have a lot of time. the exact shoe sizes we needed without even having my daughter try them on. When we got to the store to try them on. Vanessa even helped us over the phone just to make sure my daughter felt like the pointe shoes were the perfect fit. My daughter also needed new ballet slippers in a brand we weren't familiar with- Vanessa had also set aside the exact size she needed for those as well! She is extremely responsive to messages and she is always happy to answer any questions we have! Dancewear Express offers a personal touch! I know they have many customers, but they always make us feel like we're their only customer when we are there! We appreciate everyone always going above and beyond for us! Everything is priced competitively (good value)! I am happy to support a small business with such outstanding customer service.

Updated review 12/2021. After another 5 years of dance, we…read morestill shop at Bailey's for dance shoes. It's hard to buy tap, jazz or ballet shoes without trying them on for size and proper fit. On-line (Amazon or Discount dance) is ok for accessories and if you are sure of the fit of your clothing/ dance tights and leotards. For shoes specifically we don't think it wise to Internet order. Going into her 11th year of formal dance classes, my teen daughter was excited to get her first pointe ballet slippers. A true ballerina! She was a bitty 4 year old baby ballerina when she started. We shopped at Baileys earlier this week. The young lady who waited on us was helpful. She brought out several pairs of pointe ballet shoes (the kind that allows the ballerina to stand on her toes - ouch) for my daughter to try. Each one fit a bit differently. I hope my daughter will enjoy her new pointe shoes and find them comfortable. The shoes, plus inserts and ribbons all came to $143 approximately. Not cheap. Dance, like any sport, has related expenses.

My granddaughter needed tights, ballet slippers, etc. for her first time trying ballet. She's 11…read moreand tall for her age. When I asked the fellow who was waiting on us, he showed us tights, fitted her for slippers, and said she needed toe separators and toe pads. The tights ($11 each) had runs in the the first time she wore them. The toe separators weren't necessary for a first time dancer. The slippers were too small And the toe pads ($28) weren't necessary. My total bill was over $100. When I attempted to return the toe pads (unused and in original package) the owner refused, stating it was beyond their return policy deadline. There was absolutely NO consideration, in spite of the other problems stated above. I will never set foot in this shop. Because of their location, they probably cater to the rich, and $28 probably doesn't mean anything to them. BEWARE OF THEIR RETURN POLICY ... YOU WON'T WIN!