1. Tip Top Tap
Tap shoes come in a variety of styles and are usually worn in the same size as the dancer's street shoes. Many times the style of tap shoe needed depends on the character and style of the dance. Choose tap shoes that match the music of the song being used. Young tap dancers obviously have limited choices, and flat tap shoes are basically their only choice. Older dancers sometimes wear tap shoes with heels, and tap shoes come in several different heel heights. Heel tap shoes are somewhat more difficult to perform in, and it takes time to get used to them.
2. Top of the Line
One benefit unique to tap shoes is their durability compared to other types of dance shoes. Pointe shoes wear out quickly. Stronger dancers and professional dancers go through pointe shoes nearly daily. Tap shoes will last much longer. You'll get a good value if you buy a high-quality pair of tap shoes. Once you've determined what size you need, you can easily reorder from online dance shoe and apparel companies.
3. Tap Shoes Sized Right
If you're the parent of a young dancer, resist the urge to purchase tap shoes or any type of dance shoe in a larger size than your child currently needs. Kids grow quickly, and that might mean that you'll need to purchase multiple pairs of tap shoes within a short period of time. However, proper fit is important to prevent injury. Consider buying used tap shoes that fit properly
4. Colors That Aren't Creative
Two of the most popular colors for tap shoes are black and tan. Sometimes dance teachers or choreographers choose to spray paint tap shoes in a vibrant color to match the costumes they've selected. However, if dancers are performing in multiple dance numbers, it's budget-friendly just to stick with one color that will coordinate with all of their costumes. Tan tap shoes have a hidden cosmetic advantage as well. Wearing tan tap shoes with neutral-colored dance tights gives the illusion of longer legs, and that is always desirable for performers onstage. Heel tap shoes can be purchased in one- and two-inch heights. Shorter dancers can wear higher heels.
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