I had to buy character shoes and came here…read more As others mentioned, it's beneficial to have several brands sold here (including Bloch and Capezio etc.). The prices are very fair and they even had some shoes on clearance. Character shoes seemed to range from $40-$80. I received very friendly customer service and I was appreciative of the help and advice. One thing I really liked is that they did not try to rush me or force me to choose quickly. They also did not try to push me into buying the more expensive option. Instead, they offered to put shoes on hold for me so that I could think about it and come back if I needed to since I was in between two styles. Another thing I liked is that they had a wood floor inserted into the room with a ballet barre so that people can properly get the feel of a shoe on a dance floor. They also have a bathroom which is always nice. Overall, I highly recommend this dance store! It is so refreshing to find a good one with friendly employees, fair prices, and a wide selection.

As for the pros- cute hand-knit leg warmers, top-quality Elevé brand leotards (a favorite),…read moregorgeous textured skirts, tights, and more. I heard a weird fat shaming comment from a worker there (not towards me personally), but overall the staff has been very friendly and knowledgeable. I have not seen this worker since so maybe they're no longer there. However, I had to remove a star for sizing; more sizes would be nice that fit longer-torso dancers. I also wish they'd stock another brand of tights since I'm not fond of capezio brand, but I'm not sure- maybe this has been updated since I've been.

Gracious staff, large and varied stock, and fun to see a kid or two at the edge of fulfilling their…read moredance fantasies.

Everyone was very welcoming and gave us a discount on an amazing New York leotard since we were in…read morea summer camp at Ballet Hispanico. Highly recommend if you are a dancer and visit New York.

For some reason, I had a heck of a time trying to find this place but once I walked in, I felt an…read moreoverwhelming sense of nostalgia. A friend has a daughter who is into tap, and shoes by Jason Samuels Smith are sold exclusively through Bloch so I was looking forward to seeing what they had in-store, in addition to some items for myself. Even though I walked into a rather busy shop, I was greeted by a sweet girl right away, and she brought out shoes and some pants I was interested in. There is only one fitting room so there will be a wait if there are more than a few people looking to try on dance/activewear. What fascinated me was watching someone get fitted for pointe shoes, and this took me back so long ago even though I was fitted at a different brand. A cool customer nearby gave me her opinion on the sizing of some pants I was hesitating to try (she teaches over at Alvin Ailey, so I'm taking her word for it) and then she was called over to assist with the fitting. Everyone here seemed to know one another and it made me think of how small the dance world really is. Sadly after trying on the shoes and pants, neither worked but I know I can order the pants online in the size and color I desired. As for the tap shoes, they had the basics (my favorite being the classic black and white oxfords) but the current seasonal color was...yellow. The daughter gave a definite no to those, so my work here was done. Even though I left empty-handed, it was great going down memory lane here at Bloch.

I came here for a pointe shoe fitting and the person who fit me, Lauren (I think) was wonderful,…read moreextremely knowledgeable, and super helpful in helping me find the right fitting shoe. Would definitely come back.

Nice clean store. Not any help offered ok nice stuff. Pricey but worth it fun experience. Thanksread more

We came in late (10 min till closing), looking for some leotards for our dancer in the family. We…read moreare from Texas, and the employee in the front was very rude, choppy, and dramatic. Even expressing that our flight was the next morning. She obviously had NO care at all. Very horrible first experience in this store. We didn't even ask a single question because of the looks the girl with the purple suede pants gave us. So if she reads this, thanks for the horrible experience.

I've been buying my dance shoes exclusively at Worldtone for over three years. Their staff is…read morewonderful. Additionally I had a hiccup that was totally my fault. When I explained my issue Worldtone went out of its way to make an exception to their corporate policies and make it right for me. They won me over forever.

The staff at this store are so great! They are clearly very knowledgeable about the products they…read moresell and often make very good recommendations--often highlighting the best on sale options. I can only assume the staff learns from their amazing owner, who is so kind and willing to go above and beyond for her customers. I love all of the shoes I have gotten from here and they have been very worth the money! I would definitely recommend this store to anyone seeking some Latin or ballroom dance shoes!

I had such an amazing experience at Lululemon in Midtown Manhattan, and I had to shout out Amanda…read moreand Destiny for making it unforgettable. From the moment I walked in, they were both incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me find exactly what I needed. Amanda took the time to really understand what I was looking for and gave thoughtful recommendations that actually fit my style and needs (not just trying to sell me anything). Destiny was just as amazing--super attentive, upbeat, and made the whole experience feel fun and effortless. What stood out most was how natural and authentic they both were. You can tell they truly care about the customer experience, and it made a huge difference. It didn't feel like shopping--it felt like getting styled by friends who actually know their stuff. If you're going to this location, do yourself a favor and ask for Amanda and Destiny. They absolutely set the standard for what great customer service should look like. I'll definitely be coming back because of them!

Great store. Really good quality merchandise. The employees are very nice and helpful. The…read morehoodies are so comfortable. Happy Yelping!

It is worth coming in for a fitting, as everyone who works there is so knowledgeable and thorough…read morein the fittings! Shoutout to Rachel, who did my fitting and was so helpful in answering all of my questions!!!

I bought black can-can boots two weeks ago in-store for a show I'm doing. I have used the boots 10…read moretimes in total for the shows and the toe of the shoe is already separating from itself. I'm doing simple movement in the show that doesn't require going over the toe or stretching the shoe in a crazy way, so this should not have happened. Clearly, the shoes are not made at the same quality as they once were. I have several pairs from 8+ years ago, and not one of them was defective like this. I went into the store with my pair this morning, receipt in hand, hoping to get a single replacement boot or some sort of repair. The male manager I met with immediately blamed me for my "misuse" of the shoe, explaining over and over that it was my fault for "wearing the shoe in improperly." As I mentioned, I have several pairs of Laduca heels from years ago that have never worn like this - I know the process for caring for a leather dance shoe and have followed the steps to carefully break them in by wearing them. The manager accused me of breaking the shoe by "going over the toe," which I have not had to opportunity to do in these shoes yet because of how new they are. I told the manager that I haven't been to a dance class with the shoes where I could go over the toe, and that my show's choreography is not complex enough for the shoe to break like this. He then accused me of lying and said that "the wear of this specific shoe tells me that's not true." His annoyance with my story & broken shoe could not have been clearer, but I continued to ask what there was to do. He shrugged off complaint and begrudgingly gave me the number to a cobbler he knew (he wouldn't give me the contact for the Laduca cobbler). I paid over $300 for a pair of shoes that didn't even last me 3 weeks. It was really a bummer to be treated this way after the holidays, especially because these shoes were a gift to myself I had saved up for. I hope that no one else has this issue and is treated like this in store. I'll be finding a different shoe brand that can do the exact same thing & recommend you do the same.

Sally saved me at the last minute because I needed to get to flower girl dresses hemmed and taken…read morein before flying off to Chicago this weekend for a wedding. She met me really early in the morning so I can drop the dresses before I went to work and was kind enough to let me pass by after work the same day to pick them up. A brilliant find in the neighborhood. Thank you so much Sally, I am sure we will be in touch in the future.

From the owner: Sally Lesser Designs creates made to order garments specializing in costumes for flamenco dancing…read more Other costumes include work for theater, television, film and other forms of dance. In addition, Sally creates bridal gowns and other formal and red carpet gowns. Alterations, re-styling, up-cycling and repair work are also available for all types of garments.