We've been going here for a few years now. We usually see Emily and she is always so helpful and…read morelovely, and you are lucky if you have her helping you. That said, I am writing this review right now because the last time we were in the store, we were helped by someone we'd never seen before: Aleigha was not only energetic, fun, sweet and helpful, but somehow she got my younger son through three shoe fittings (tap, jazz and ballet) in one sitting... I can barely get his attention long enough to pick out food for lunch. She juggled my older son's three shoe fittings at the same time, effortlessly. I'm not sure how she did it, but we left with everything we needed and in record time. She went above and beyond. Aleigha is a rockstar, and I hope we see her the next time we have cause to be at SF Dance Gear.

Amazing selection of nikolays! I've had ~7 pairs of pointe shoes and been to over 4 shops and…read morenothing worked, but after getting my preferences they brought so many shoes that fit nicely. And when I asked for a size smaller, a bit harder, any minor adjustment, no problem they had it in stock. In the end I was indecisive not because I didn't like any of them but because I liked all three final contenders! Amazing deals too: elastics come with purchase of shoes not separate purchase, 6th pair (or maybe after 6) is a free one. If only I had come here for my very first pair, I'd be getting a free one now haha Staff were also kind and helpful. The week before I brought in my Gaynor's with sinking issues and told them all the different solutions I had tried that failed. They were knowledgeable and let me try a sole liner which up til now works. And since they were out of stock they let us have their sample free of charge! And this week when I was trying shoes they had some comments about how certain shoes fit, but weren't pushy at all about which one I should buy. Not great with how indecisive I am but nonetheless very thoughtful. Will definitely be back

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!

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. :)

What a amazing local business! We live in the neighborhood and are so pleased to have such a…read moreprofessional establishment right down the street. We walked in 2 min before closing on Saturday afternoon. Needed a dance belt for a last minute performance. They had all the size options, small-XL in black and skin tone . The owner helped us find exactly what I needed. Excellent service! Highly recommend.

We've had such wonderful experiences at Bay Area Dancewear! I've taken my daughter twice now to…read morepurchase dance shoes and apparel, and both visits have been warm and welcoming. The owner is incredibly helpful and takes the time to make sure the shoes fit properly, which is so much better than the guesswork that comes with ordering online. She's also very responsive to texts when I have questions about inventory or pricing, which makes it easy to know what's available before making the trip. It's so nice to have a local dance shop where you get knowledgeable, personal service. We'll definitely be back!

Visited today around 6:15pm and so happy they were open! I…read moredrove all the way from San Jose with my cousin trying to find a dance store and luckily found this one on Yelp. -Super friendly and helpful customer service -Great prices for leotards and other dance items -Plenty of variety I highly recommend this business for all your dance needs!

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.

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

Linda is a true artist. She is a sculptor whose medium is fabric…read more I worked with Linda for custom bridal alterations. She did custom alterations and created a bustle for my store-bought wedding dress, a multi-layered, silk chiffon sheath with a sweetheart top and straps. Linda also remade a 1970s vintage bridal headpiece and veil that had been my mother's. I found Linda through the San Francisco dance community (more below). I emailed her a photo of my dress and we discussed the scope of the project and her hourly rate & pricing before I made an appointment for a fitting. Dress alterations: My dress had been a store sample, purchased at a wedding dress sample sale in NYC. I initially came to Linda to have the dress hemmed to my height and bustled. The dress was shopworn and the bodice fit a little oddly, things I was going to overlook. Linda picked up on these details right away and fixed all of them: loose threads, loose beads, the odd corset boning and discolored straps (she handwashed the straps). She also sewed in a bra. No detail was too small to ensure that the dress fit well and looked great. Company's dress photo (Not me, not Linda's alterations: https://www.theknot.com/fashion/persephone-lea-ann-belter-bridal-wedding-dress) Headpiece: Linda revamped, fixed and updated my mother's vintage veil. The veil was formerly a very large piece that I didn't feel comfortable wearing. Linda trimmed down the size, replaced the discolored tulle, replaced yellowed beading, added sequins, reinforced the underside with tulle and redid the comb. She also added loops to aid my hair stylist in attaching it with bobby pins. Linda preserved the feel of the headpiece while updating it to suit my style - a perfect balance. See photos for a close-up of her fine-detailed work. As a fashion designer, Linda made overall styling suggestions for shoes, jewelry, undergarments and hair, being mindful of how items would appear in wedding day photos. As an expert seamstress, she advised on how to manage the dress day of: preventing wrinkles, spot cleaning should something spill that day, how to walk in it. It should be noted that I specifically sought out Linda because of her expertise in custom dance wear. My now-husband and I wanted to dance Argentine tango for our first dance and I knew Linda's knowledge of dance and dancewear (she dances herself) would be an invaluable asset. She ensured that I had a beautiful, strong bustle that was short enough for tango (mid-calf). Everything about the experience was custom and I never felt rushed. Linda went above and beyond to ensure that I looked smashing during all parts of my wedding.

Linda Ayre of dancedress.com is a miracle worker!!! Last year, this little piggy tumbled head over…read moreheels in love with THE little black dress. roberto cavalli stretch silk, sleeveless with the 2 most exquisite lace trim embellishments beginning at the hem in front, running up the front of the dress, over the shoulder and continuously down the back to the hem again. Devastatingly, the dress (the smallest size made) was just clearly too large all around. As in, needs to be taken in not just at the hem, but also the sides (too loose) and the straps (if piggy's life had been a movie, trying it on would have been an R-rated moment!). When I took it to my regular tailor, he actually refused to do it. he said because there was not natural seam on the tank straps, and because the width was not uniform in the front and the back, it would require basically remaking the dress, and he didn't want the responsibility on his hands for a designer piece. Never was there a piggy so morose as this little piggy was at that moment . . . that is, until i found Linda online and drove myself over to her studio ASAP! I'm posting a couple of photos of the finished product. Linda was fabulous; she did multiple fittings to make sure everything was just right, include a fitting after she had pinned and basted the dress, but before she went in and actually cut any fabric. I could really tell the difference between Linda's services and my regular tailors; she had lots of clever suggestions about different options for approaching each aspect of the alterations, explaining what the finished look would be for each option as well as whether some were more labor-intensive than others (she does her alteration work on an hourly basis). I still visit my regular tailor in the city for normal things like hemming a skirt for work or taking in department store dresses, but for custom or complex work, Linda's the first person I would call, no question about it! piggy stamp of approval granted! (^(oo)^)v

I think the reason this place has very low star rating was because of the previous owner who…read morealready pass. Came here to get my ballroom dancing shoes for our couples dance lesson. You know, when I do something, I make sure to go all out! :) June who assisted me in finding the right dancing shoes was very helpful. She gave me insights, suggestions in choosing the right shoes as she does a lot of dancing herself. She even gave me a schedule of dancing classes that's available in Palo Alto where I live. Very friendly staff. A lot of dancing shoes (ballet, tap, ballroom, theatrical) to choose from. Tutus, leggings, tights and even hair accessories.

I am so fed up with the Pointe shop and came to yelp to give them a negative review but instead…read moredecided to positively review the places I like, like Dancer Dejour. I was surprised to see the low rating for Dancer Dejour but like someone else said, it looks like all the negative reviews are for a previous owner which brought down its rating. I'm glad to talk about the new owner. She is available by text and when I needed pointe shoes ASAP (same day) when all other stores were sold out, she was there for me, thank God! It's Nutcracker season and we need these shoes. Her prices are also comparable to online stores if you pay cash which is amazing. Thank you so much Dancer Dejour!

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.