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.

Everything I buy from here as gifts for my little niece-- she TREASURES! From the little mirror to…read morethe ballet bag to take to class. The biggest hit was the jewelry box- a musical one with a little ballerina. When she opened the bag she said IT'S PERFECT. I also gave her a little necklace, tutu, and bear in a tutu. The service here is amazing! Parents come here with their kids to get everything they need for dance class. The staff are dancers, so they are experts at fitting shoes etc. They have shoes for adults too. When I sign up for a salsa lesson (which has been a goal forever), I'll buy my shoes from here. So far, I got a cute little box with bobby pins and hair bands for myself. Even if you live far, this is the place to go . Selection and service- impeccable!! ‍

Talk about stealing the show! Grand Prix Dance knows what it's doing! These shoes are STELLARread more

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.

Placed an online order 2 weeks ago and have a question about fulfilment speed and shipment. Sent…read moremultiple emails, made numerous phone calls to get in touch with someone - no response.

We just walked in without an appt 3hr before closing time and we were still welcmed warmly…read more We just had to wait for a bit since there were 2 other customers ahead of us, but we were graciously warned abt it when we came in. And it was a joy to watch Tara do the fittings for the ladies ahead of us that we really didnt mind waiting. Tara is a gem-- took the time to look and understand the needs and preferences of the dancers, and would offer up some useful recos. She is really the best type of person that should represent such esteemed brand.

Staff are the furthest thing from professional. Much cheaper alternatives for children's dance…read moreshoes on Amazon. Not only will Amazon take returns but they won't give you an attitude when they mess up.

First time at Applause and will definitely be back! They were extremely helpful, patient and kind…read more The young lady assisting us was so sweet and knowledgeable. We were in such a rush and they were able to fit my daughter for three pairs of shoes (ballet, tap and jazz), leotard, tights, shorts and an adorable new dance bag in less than an hour while it was crowded! Thank you Applause for getting us ready for a new dance season!

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.

The best selection in dancewear nyc always!!! We always stop by when in nyc…read more I shop for myself and 3 daughters

I was in a mad rush when i came to your store today. Paulina greeted and helped me out so quickly…read more She was very knowledgeable and informed me of things i did not know. As we were speaking I let her know that I was a praise dancer at my church. She mentioned how they dont get many praise garments anymore and she ran to the rack and donated one of the garments to my ministry. She was so sweet. Thank you Paulina for your help.

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.

I love the service here. The selection is great too. She's still restocking pointe shoes so that's…read morenice to see. I love how the owner has all the stuff I need. I come here for any dancewear needs.

From the owner: The Dance Shop Long Island is a dance specialty store located in Hicksville. It is easily…read moreaccessible by the Wantagh Parkway or Northern State Parkway, and is conveniently situated right off Old Country Road behind Glamorous Event Planners. While the outside of the shop leaves much to be desired, once entering the shop dancers will immediately be transported into a fun, airy space that screams dance (and all things pink)! From dance shoes to leotards to accessories, The Dance Shop Long Island is meant to be your one-stop shop for dance. If we don't have it, we can also order it for you.