I came looking for character shoes for a theatre cabaret I am dancing in. I came to try on a specific size of a Bloch shoe. The shoes kept feeling too large so I asked for smaller sizes. Kimber was incredibly helpful. She got me all the sizes I asked for. The shoe still didn't feel right so I asked if the store had any other black character shoes or shoes that looked like character shoes. She brought so many boxes. She was so helpful. I went with a totally different brand that I had not seen at other dance stores, because they were one of the non theatre shoes that Kimber brought out. I feel much better than when I went in. Thank you! read more

STARTED WITH MY DAUGHTER , who was in UC LA and manager allowed her to park her car to catch UC shuttle , that ist ballroom shoes was followed with so many I bought , now she is back to work in Bay Area , I just contact Liz and ship shoes to me , awesome service , sasles people , but the best is the quality of shoes , it last for many years , very strong heels , durable , cannot buy from any kind except from this popular Worldtone , May within this 10 years or more bought 15 pairs , since my feet getting bigger one size more . Never had any problem , except I haVE TO PAY POSTAGE OF $ 15 read more

The two people who helped me Tuesday night are AMAZING. Not only patient, but super helpful and knowledgeable (esp the woman on the knowledge) and able to represent all the shoes well. They get out as many shoes/sizes as you need without getting one bit frustrated. Thanks so much! read more

Good selection. Knowledgeable staff. I was able to get in, get what I needed and get to class. Will definitely come back.

Short version -- Fabulous customer service and very knowledgeable sales associates. Longer version--I'm a beginner ballroom dancer and have not been able to find a pair of practice shoes that fit. I bought and returned 7 pairs from Amazon and another online dance shoe store. I bought one pair from another local store that did not fit quite right and had other features I ended up not liking. I didn't know enough about dance shoes at the time to realize the problems. Then I went to Worldtone. The sales associate took one look at my feet and immediately knew that most of the shoes would be too wide for my feet and zeroed in one one pair that met my needs and were narrow enough. I tried them on and needed a half size larger, which were on back order and would be in stock in a couple of weeks. They called me when they came in and said they could hold them for a week and I planned to pick them up 5 days later. On the day I was to pick them up I was sick and could not go as planned. I called and told them I was not well but didn't want to lose the shoes ( they are one of the more popular shoes) and gave them my credit card to buy them. Purchasing them would have meant a possible restocking fee if they didn't fit. Shortly after I " bought" the shoes they texted me back and said did they not run the card and would hold them another week. I was just blown away. How many stores these days have that level of empathy for their customers. Bottom line. If you need dance shoes go there. Just check if they are open beforehand. Their hours are a bit atypical for a retail store. read more

I bought a pair of Salsa shoes yesterday, and realized today I had to spent too much money and had to return them. I had asked about return policy day prior, and knew there would be a stocking fee. Shoes had not been worn. The woman with short blonde hair who opened door, was rude and unprofessional. She asked why I was returning shoes, in an angry tone and then as she asked another employee to assist me, and headed to the back of the store, said out loud, "I am changing our return policy. See this is what I am talking about". I can only assume she meant for me to hear comment. I had never been treated this way before when making a return. I would not return due to service. read more

My elderly 88 yr old mother who competes in ballroom dancing on the east coast always shops at Worldtone Dance while visiting Los Angeles. She's always treated very respectful, and with great customer service. She asked me to post that on August 18, 2021she was provided with superb customer service by Matt. He was extremely helpful and hopefully his superb customer service skills are well noted and recognized by the management. We highly recommend your store! read more

I've bought a couple pairs of salsa heels here and have found that their customer service is beyond excellent. Last time I was there, they were so, so helpful and patiently brought out more than a half-dozen different pairs of shoes as I tried them on and we checked out the fit of each and what was/wasn't working. They're very knowledgeable and had an incredible stock of shoes. I was indecisive and took forever and they were patient and helped me stay within my price range. They also carry heel protectors for all of their shoes, as well as other accessories. read more

This store has a huge variety of dancing shoes!!! I came here to buy my second pair of salsa shoes. I'm very difficult customer specially when I need to buy shoes . The two saleswomen were very helpful and had a lot of patience, they kept bringing different pairs of shoes and giving me their opinions. I tried about 25 pair of shoes before I made my decision. I love my new pair of shoes and I'm looking forward to wearing them. read more

AMAZING SELECTION! EXTREMELY HELPFUL STAFF! YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS PLACE FOR BALLROOM, SWING, SALSA DANCE SHOES!!! I don't normally use all caps in my reviews, but this place truly deserves them! I initially ordered some shoes on Amazon and was unhappy with their fit and appearance. I happened to be in the neighborhood and found WorldTone Dance on Yelp. I was overwhelmed by their tremendous selection and the staff was genuinely helpful and accommodating. They made great suggestions and seem to know a lot about dance. I am sooooooooo happy with the shoes I bought and will definitely be back for more! read more

Hannah was AMAZING in the store. We walked out with a few more pairs of shoes than we meant to purchase. Everyone worked hard, including Lani to get help me get a gift certificate to my sister for her birthday. It was the perfect gift, really, I got lots of little sister points! read more

Amazing store. Good collection ! Workers are so nice and helpful here. There is a dancefloor where you can feel out the shoes and decide what you wanna get. Lots of collections different sizes you'll definitely have fun here!! read more

Worldtone - The best ballroom shoe collections ever!!! Very nice ppl working here very helpful!!! - Dance Wear Near Me - West Los Angeles, California

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Excellent selection, and extremely knowledgeable staff! They even have a dance floor inside so you can really get a feel for the shoes. By appointment only right now during COVID, but super easy to work with. I've shopped at a lot of other dance shoe stores in the LA area and this one's the best! read more

My go to place for dance shoes. They have amazing customer service and are so patient and kind, and check frequently to make sure you have what you need. They have a good variety of shoes. I always end up getting Supadance, but they're always willing to grab an extra pair or six for when I get curious for other brands. read more

Worldtone - Dance Wear Near Me - West Los Angeles, California

This store is centrally located in Westwood which makes it convenient as most of my students are on the Westside. They have an excellent selection of argentine tango shoes. I send all of my students here and the staff is always very helpful. They don't mind bringing out as many shoes as it takes. I have had students with 10-12 boxes of shoes piled around them as they try and decide which pair or pairs they want! The prices are very reasonable, and the store will do custom orders. These are very high quality shoes, so they are worth every penny! There is no pressure to buy and you can take as much time as you want! They even have an excellent selection of men's shoes!! read more

******************************UPDATE***************************** After going back in and speaking to the manager, the service was much better. I totally understand that people coming in right before closing can take several hours to decide on shoes, and as a business, especially in theses times, you cant afford to have employees staying several hours late just because someone took forever to pick out shoes. Had the original salesperson just given me a quick explanation why, rather than being rude and dismissive, this never would have happened. Either way, the manager was very helpful and understanding, so my rating has changed. A little communication and common sense go a long way. -------------------------------------Original Review----------------------------------- Horrible service. Went in on Sunday nite (needed shoes for a salsa event THAT nite) a few minutes before they closed, found a shoe i loved, tryed it on it was even MY SIZE. Went to ask the girl for help, to which she replied "The store is closed actually" I said, "but im here in the store, and i know exactly what i want. You dont want my money? You cant help me? it will take 2 minutes." To which she said, "Sorry, the hours are the hours, and i have to go" "But i was in the store before you closed" "Sorry" "Ill take my business elsewhere then" ....no response NEVER have i EVER heard someone REFUSE BUSINESS like that. WTF?! WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DAMN STORE, YOU HELP THE LAST CUSTOMERS LEFT IN THE STORE, IDIOT!!!!! AND IT WAS A GUARANTEED SALE, MORON!!!! read more

It's been almost a year since my wedding, and I owe Lani and WorldTone Dance a long-overdue review! Yes, I am reviewing a dance shoe store because of my wedding! I work in theatre/dance on the production side, and did research ahead of time, and realized that for a girl who lives in work boots to survive a wedding, I needed COMFORTABLE SHOES, and that dance shoes were actually the best bet! So I gave WorldTone a try. It's a little intimidating, at first, walking into a dance shoe store, not knowing exactly what I wanted. At first, I worked with one of the salesgirls, and I tried on well over a dozen shoes, and they were all comfortable, but none of them wow'd me. Lani, the owner, was there, in the background, but I didn't know she was the owner. After listening to my conversation with the salesgirl, though, she came over and offered her help. You see, they had this GORGEOUS pair of teal colored shoes that I was in love with, but that was the only pair of that color in the whole store, and the problem was that with a 3" heel, I was going to be a) uncomfortable all day, b) knowing my clumsiness, I would probably fall over at some point, and c) I was going to be taller than my husband at our wedding. Not ok. But the rest of the shoes were black or tan or white--all ok and comfortable, but definitely not the stunner that those teal shoes were. After overhearing all of this, Lani came over, and started talking about the idea of custom shoes. I thought that this route would end in a bill much higher than I could afford, but after talking through the options with Lani, it ended up being not much more than a pair of dance shoes off the rack, and still FAR LESS than "wedding shoes" featured on all the blogs. The trick was, that color leather I loved wasn't made by any of the local shoe manufacturers. Thus began a several months' process of Lani attempting to find that color. She eventually got it from SOUTH AMERICA! (And she walked me through the entire shoe design process...what parts of the shoe would be teal, what parts would be silver, how would the heel be shaped?, how would the straps wrap around the foot and/or ankle). The epic story of my shoes is one of my favorites of the whole wedding planning process! To address other reviews that say Lani is curt..That lady's got stuff going on! She's designing and creating and making things happen for her customers. Wow, did she make magic for me! She's an artist and a non-pretentious business-woman, and she gets stuff DONE! And the icing on the cake, is that when my then-fiancé and I went to pick up these epic teal shoes, he found a great pair of vintage-inspired shoes that HE could wear for the wedding! Lani provided both of our shoes for the wedding! Thanks so much Lani and WorldTone Dance! read more

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I love this place! They've got a huge selection of women's/men's ballroom shoes and (surprisingly) even some great discount varieties. I've come in once before, but this previous Sunday I came in to take advantage of their last New Year's sale and I am one happy shopper. The woman who helped me (owner of Mighty!) was very sweet and brought out maybe 10+ pairs of shoes for me to try on. I was looking for a new pair of smooth and rhythm shoes for an upcoming Showcase and she was super sweet about all of the options. She mixed up my heel heights, but was incredibly professional and quick about getting me the right shoes. I tried on some Aida's (which I love love love, and they can be ordered to your size if they don't have them in store to try on) and some Ray Rose's. I'm SO happy! I brought my friends along with me and they had a great time chasing Mighty around (a little Dachshund). There are a few other dancers in my studio that make the long trip from Orange County just to buy shoes from this shop and you'll appreciate why. They've got a great selection, professional workers, and a friendly attitudes to help you pick out the best pair of shoes for you. read more

Lots of DANCE shoes! Great selection of jazz, ballroom, swing, salsa and various competition shoes. Customer service depends on who you get. The girl who was helping me seemed over it. Another girl was training and didn't know too much. There was one knowledgable girl who was really helpful yet seemed over-worked. She was busy helping some lady who was trying on every shoe in the entire store. The slow customer service made me spend 1.5 hours just to try on about 8 shoes. The pair I liked were not in stock, however they were kind enough to place an order from the NY store and waive the shipping fee. There are good brands here - I think DWTS uses them - thus, this place is not very cheap. I was looking to spend a max of $100 and the closest I could find for what I needed was $130. There is a sale wall though... good luck finding your size! Tips: There is free parking on the side of the building There is a good selection of kids shoes There is a 5% restocking fee for returned (even unworn) shoes There is a small dance floor to walk/dance on while trying on Clean and well organized shop They have a bathroom! (if you're here a while - you will need it!) read more

Came here looking for swing dance shoes.. and that's EXACTLY what I found! As soon as I entered, I was greeted by one of the ladies working there-- she asked what I was looking for, what styles I was interested in & if I had a price range. I told her my max would be $70 and I picked a style or two off the rack to try on. She came back with 7 pairs of shoes to start-- most of them on sale for $35! WOOHOO~ I've been so used to snooty-snooty sales personnel, but she was very sweet and helpful. I was sniffling due to allergies & the A/C was blazing and freezing me to death... I made a joke about my sniffling to one of the girls and she offered to turn off the A/C! It was amazing. I was completely regretting my not bringing of a jacket and the A/C was turned off for me. :D I wish I got her name! I didn't feel rushed at all. I think I tried on 25+ shoes for a whole 1.5 hours (yes, my boyfriend was glad I went alone!) There's also a wonderful little section of the floor that is a wooden dance floor so you can feel how slippery or how much traction the shoes have-- super important. She also showed me the difference between some dance soles as well. I found the owner (manager?) to be a little callous when she rang me up, but I can overlook that due to the service I got from her employee. Parking is free on their lot. I will definitely be be back! read more

I bought two pairs of high end Latin dance heels here...one pair of Ray Rose, which aren't the best fit for my foot but are decent...and one pair of Aidas that ended up not working out at all because the right shoe fits much tighter than the left shoe. I have four other pairs of Aidas, that I bought online through Aida in Russia or their U.S. office, and all of them fit very well. But the pair I bought here does not fit (just one of the shoes doesn't fit), even after I tried various ways of trying to stretch the one shoe out that my coaches suggested. That's pretty lame for a $200 pair of shoes. Would NOT recommending buying the Aidas from this store. Very disappointed. read more

I am so happy I found this place! They had a great selection, staff was very knowledgeable about their shoes, and they were very responsive to my feedback. I can't wait to go to my dance classes with these babies! I don't know enough about prices to rate the price of their stock; the shoes I tried on didn't have tags on them, and it was only when I was deciding between the two pairs that fit that I learned the price of each, which was more than $100 difference! So it seems the shoes vary greatly in price, which I actually appreciated as a beginner who is not ready to buy multiple pairs of $100+ dance shoes. I walked out with the cheaper pair of the two and am very happy with the price ($60). FYI - They have a small parking lot on the north side of the store, in case you have a hard time finding street parking. read more

Great service! The staff offered very helpful and knowledgeable suggestions. They have an amazing selection of shoes--lots of brands and lots of styles. And top quality too! They also have parking!! Just make sure to park on the right side of the building. read more

I came in to buy some swing shoes and the place exceeded my expectation! First, there was large selection of male swing shoes to choose from, from suede to leather, with all different types of looks. I was able to try a few and test them out on the "ballroom floor" (a small area in the dance store) to figure out which one i liked best. The girl that worked at the shoe store, Sivan, was very helpful. She answered every question i had, attended all my shoe needs, and even played the type of music I swing too while i was trying out the shoes in the ballroom area. Overall, a very good experience :) read more

Am competing in a ball room dance completion to raise funds for the Santa Monica education Foundation. Needed dance shoes and hosiery. The staff were quite helpful. As a result, I was able to get some good quality ballroom dance shoes at what I believe is a reasonable price. The store had a nice selection of shoes and big formal and casual dance wear. Parking was easy. And it was nice to get a $5 discount with these Facebook "like." read more

This is a special shoutout to Matt who was so patient, kind, and understanding. I came here with my sister who's a professional belly dancer and I knew it would take a considerable amount of time for her to find the perfect shoe to complement her costumes. Matt made sure that she was very happy with her choice, also bringing in other senior staff members to consult on the sizing and fit. He was awesome! Excellent customer service! Thank you, WorldTone! read more

I have been to this store twice and got 3 pairs of dancing shoes. They have the most selection of dancing shoes I've been too. On both occasions, the ladies that assisted me were helpful and friendly. I can't wait to got back and get another pair :) read more

Just bought my new salsa dance shoes today after trying shoes for 1 1/2 hours ;-) ~ It for sure is not my regular shoe size so don't be surprised Parking - on the lot - free and easy Store - clean, bright and well organized Owner Loni - super nice, cares for animals too/ Her dog is cute and at the store playing around Sales personnel - very friendly and helpful Selection = Great from sales dance shoes for to top of the line dance shoes Will for sure go back for more and recommend to all in the dance scene Men, kids and Woman dance shoes! Thanks for the help Loni and hope to connect soon for follow up on our conversation/idea! read more

This is the BEST place to get dance shoes! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They give you personal service and will help you solve fit problems. I bought the inserts that were recommended to me and now my shoes fit so much better, and no more pain on the balls of my feet! There is also a huge selection of beautiful shoes and to choose from. Don't waste your time shopping other stores, just go straight to WorldTone! read more

Bought Italian dance shoes here that made my feet bleed after 2hrs of wear. Worldtone wouldn't take them back but offered discount on the next pair instead. The manufacturer never got back to me so basically just wasted a few hundred bucks. The pain both physical and emotional was real. Every time I bent my foot I felt like screaming. When thick patent leather cuts into your skin it's never fun. read more

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I was looking for beginner salsa shoes and my friend, who's a professional ballroom dancer, recommended WorldTone Dance. We came here on a Friday eve and the place was empty. Lots of shoes to choose from; most are in the $150-200 price range. I wasn't going to spend that much on my first pair of shoes, so headed straight to their sales rack... I managed to find a pair in my size that I liked for $80, but the selection wasn't great. I've yet to try dancing in them, but they feel comfy and I'm sure will be great beginner shoes. Parking is easy; there is a large lot right next to the store. Service is OK, perhaps the sales person didn't want to intervene since I was there with my friends... but they were prompt to bring out shoes in my size when I asked for it. If I were there without someone who really knows dance shoes... I may have felt neglected though. read more

I was so lucky to find this gem! Matt was so helpful and patient with me on my search for my ballroom dancing shoes. Brilliant selection with truly excellent customer service read more

Loved this store!!! I went in as a bride looking for comfortable yet stylish shoes with 3" heels I could dance in for my upcoming wedding. I found them here!!! Loved that there was a free parking lot next door. Loved their store hours. And loved their selection and fabulous customer service. I'll be back again soon... I'm not a dancer by any means, but I know where to go now when I need comfy, sexy shoes to go out in! I have my eyes set on a couple of other pairs! read more

We just bought two pairs of dance shoes at WorldTone. Our friends, as well as two dance instructors, highly recommended them. We were VERY pleased with the wide selection and the range of prices--something for most budgets. The staff were extremely helpful and patient and had good suggestions. My partner needed to try on many pairs until he found the ones that fit. The staff was patient and resourceful. I believe this facility also provides dance shoes for professionals in theater and other venues. read more

What a wonderful experience! Found the perfect fitting tango boots for my lifestyle and my dancing feet. The staff could not have been more patient and understanding of my needs. Probably tried twenty pair of shoes. They buckled, laced, and buttoned every pair for this tango-ing grandmother. I looked longingly at three inch and higher heels on the other clients, but needed to go for comfort. If your feet hurt, you can't dance. They made certain every pair fit properly. WorldTone has an enormous selection for every need. Sending hugs to Lani and Melissa. Danced today for non-stop hour--without any tears! read more

I bought a new pair of dancing shoes from them, it was little bit tight but they told me that it will stretch through the time. I put on the shoes and danced for half an hour and it started to hurt my feet. I told them that I have danced for half an hour and wanted to change the shoes with a bigger one but they refused to change because it was used. I didn't even denied that I have used the shoes, but the weird thing was their attitude, they were like trying to blame me. I wouldn't mind if they have admit the employee's mistake when it did not stretch enough and talk with me politely. I bought tons of shoes so far from different stores, and some of them changed the shoes even after wearing for 15 months because their prooduct shouldn't get messed. There is a huge difference between these two stores' customer relations. I am a dance performer and don't recommend this place to any of my friends. read more

Super friendly and helpful staff. I tried on a million shoes before I picked the ones I wanted and they were extremely patient and enthusiastic. The shoes were a little pricey, but obviously much higher quality than the ones I usually get. I'll be back! read more

Would absolutely recommend!!! I am a beginner dancer with difficult feet and they spent over an hour helping me find my perfect pair of shoes!! I am so appreciative for their genuine kindness and patience!!! read more

Easily my favorite place to go now for shows and simple wear simply due to variety and wonderful customer service. There's a parking lot beside the store and I was shown many different styles of shoes right if the bat. They're knowledgeable and incredibly helpful to a new dancer like me. I'm ecstatic I decided to stop by. Thank you for taking the time to find the right fit for me and giving a valuable opinion! read more

I was about to order shoes but people are not friendly at all here, so I just left. I think they only care Jewish customers.