I took my daughter for her first pointe shoe fitting in the San Francisco location with Elseana…read moreyesterday. We had a great experience! Elseana was very friendly and welcoming when we first arrived. She took her time to examine the fit of different pointe shoes on my daughter's foot to make sure it was comfortable. She also took her time to explain how to maintain the pointe shoe, how to use the extra inserts/covers needed to protect her toes, when it would be time to replace them, etc. They also sell the sewing kit and straps for the pointe shoe. They also sell stockings and regular ballet shoes. Thanks Elseana for a wonderful experience for my daughter's first Pointe shoe fitting! Tip: Set aside extra time to find parking because it's only street parking available.

My daughter had her first pair of pointe shoes fitted here several months ago. It was all so…read moreamazing with all those new shoes and excitement. Don't get carried away. We just discovered yesterday at a different shop that she was poorly fitted, and that her shoes have told a story of wrongly fitted shoes and frustration about her own competency and strength on the shoe. The fitter at a different shop educated us, something the Pointe Shop did not do. The fitter at the other store spent 1.5 hours with us. I remember getting booted out pretty fast at the Pointe Shop because there was someone else coming into the shop. There was no detail, no instructions, no seriousness around the pointe experience. This is not entirely the shop's fault. I blame the studio AND the fitter. Dancers come and go. Kids quit. Little girls just want to look pretty in their pointe shoes, right? I get it. It's business. If you are not a former ballerina mom, then make sure, MAKE SURE, that the studio has educated you thoroughly about the commitment and care because the fitter at the Pointe Shop doesn't. I must have spent thousands of dollars on my daughter's dance education but it has now occurred to me after 12 years that not all dance schools or shops care about the kids. We parents are just dollar signs. So make sure you have a good teacher/studio, and if you don't, then advocate/demand that the fitter takes care and educates your dancer instead of just selling her some shoes. Walk out if she doesn't. I didn't know any better, and they knew it. I've fortunately changed studios and fitters after discovering all this.

Kind staff and great service…read more Dance shoes are a hard find and I was able to call ahead to ask about some shoes. When I arrived, staff already set the shoes aside for me without my having to ask since I mentioned I would drop by. I was able to pickup a pair of leather dance shoes at a great price and was introduced to a few other options. I recommend this spot and would be back :)

Great service, super kind owner. Julia was very helpful. Great selection of dance shoes and…read moreleotards. We love a family business!

Great selection and service! This location is open…read more "We are Open! We're thrilled to announce that SF Dance Gear has acquired Contra Costa Dancewear, bringing our passion for dancewear to the East Bay. Our new Walnut Creek location at 675 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Ste B104, will be opening soon. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure a smooth transition. Our team is dedicated to providing the same exceptional service and high-quality products you've come to expect. We can't wait to welcome you to our new store and embark on this exciting journey together. Stay tuned for updates on our opening date and special promotions. In the meantime, feel free to visit our San Francisco location at 551 Hayes St. For more information, visit our website at sfdancegear.com. You can start shopping now at sfdancegear.com If you have any questions please email our team info@sfdancegear.com Thank you for being a valued part of our dance community. Warm regards, The SF Dance Gear Team"

no idea what's going on with the studio. i dropped by today May 30th, and it appears that nobody…read morehas been in the studio for quite some time as there is a pile of mail on the floor and the sign on the door says that the store will reopen early may. the hours on yelp/google/the studio itself do not align at all either.i hope the studio does reopen as it was a great place to try on shoes and get appropriately fitted.

There is a reason why this store has such good reviews. The staff is kind, friendly, and welcoming…read more They took time to explain the difference between jazz shoes, and they helped with color matching a pair of tights for my daughter. It was 100% worth the drive from Martinez. We will only be going to A1 for dance supplies from now on.

It's so great to have a dance supply/outfit store in Castro Valley. We've gotten tap and ballet…read moreshoes for our kid here and the staff is always nice and accommodating.

I recently signed up for an adult ballet class, and while the instructor said, we could just wear…read moresocks, I definitely feel like I've benefited from purchasing some real shoes. I've walked by this Capezio store multiple times without even realizing it is there. But it was there in my hour of need! Speaking of hours, their hours are a little bit tough to work with I believe 10 AM to 6 PM. I did stop by a few times at 10 AM and no one was around yet, but they definitely are open in the afternoons. The inside has way more merchandise than the small exterior hint at. And the owner definitely knows his dance shoes. He measured my feet and brought it out several options for me to try. All told, it only took me 10 minutes to get a new pair of ballet slippers, which I have been loving so far. Prices are slightly higher than what you would find online, but the service and immediacy of getting your shoes and the option to try on different styles and sizes makes up for the slightly higher prices.

Stores to purchase shoes for dancers are a bit hard to come by in the bay area. We were so happy to…read morefind this little gem in Cupertino. We made an appointment for a point shoe fitting and we were in and out the door very quickly. My daughter has been on point shoes for quite a few years so the fitting was not as complicated but we still really appreciated the great service.

This place has everything when it comes to selection and service! It is definitely worth checking…read moreout, as you're sure to find what you're looking for. It's a fun place to shop for dancewear, and Karen has a real passion for everything dance-related. She was so helpful and kind, and it was totally worth the drive from Salinas.

I came in to buy tap shoes for my college class and I was a bit intimidated at first because I…read moredidn't know where to start, but Adira was so kind, patient, and helpful with helping me pick which would be more comfortable and fit for my feet! Also, once I came into the shop, I was greeted with the silliest, smallest, and cutest puppies! Aside from Adira, Violet the puppy definitely made the experience extra special. :)

This shop has EVERYTHING for young and adult dancers. Amazing that a guy can come in here and find…read moresize 10.5 jazz shoes. I thought we would have to order them , but they were here!! The focus is on girls and ladies. They have so many costumes and accessories. Definitely the first place to try for anything dance related.

The point shoe fitting was great! Very patient and attentive. Will definitely be back.read more