Hey Shoe Fans! One of my favorite shows on TV these days is “So You Think You Can Dance.” One trivia fact that you may not know about me is that I’ve spent my entire life dancing and even majored in Dance while I was in college. So you can obviously see why this show is appealing to me. And even though it is not currently airing, I am reliving all my favorite moments from this past season with clips from the Internet. This particular routine featuring Billy and Lauren from this past season combines two loves of my life; Dance and Shoes!
Since starting work here at Heels.com I’ve noticed how much Dance shoes influence some footwear fashions and how some Dance shoes are getting a lot more stylish. In this series of blogs I show you exactly how similar they are. Here are my first 3 examples.
First up we are gonna start with my favorite kind of dance; let’s take a look at some Tap Shoes. Way back when I was in High School, I did a Tap routine to “Puttin’ On The Ritz” and we wore shoes just like these.
Beige Leather T-Strap Capezio Chorus
Sporting a flesh-tone shoe accentuates and elongates your leg line. No wonder we won a “Radio City Rockette” judges award for that number! If you want to translate this style into an every day look try these.
Taupe Leather T-Strap Hill Top Pumps from Kenneth Cole NY
Next up is a style of dance that I honestly don’t know a ton about but I love to watch. Lacey Schwimmer hypnotized me with her West Coast Swing Dance moves on Season 3 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” She is now one of the ballroom experts on “Dancing with the Stars.” One thing that I have noticed is that when dancing in this style, you need a lower heel shoe like these.
Leather Open-Toe Capezio Eva with Suede Sole
If you like this style, you can keep on swinging off the dance floor in these.
Black Patent Leather Open-Toe Rizzo Pumps from Oh … Deer!
When a trendy shoe style is straight up called a “Ballet Flat” it is pretty obvious where the inspiration is coming from. Being one of the oldest traditional dance forms with a rich and colorful history that reaches all corners of the globe doesn’t hurt either. Ballet is easily the most recognized and universal dance style that is present today. There is no mistaking what shoes like this are for.
Black Leather Capezio Long Sole Ballet Flat
Other than the obvious comfort factor, Ballet Flats come in every color imaginable for unbeatable versatility like these.
Pewter Calypso Ballet Flats with Contrast Toe from Sam Edelman










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Red Marble Peep Toe Destiny Pumps with Bow from Paris Hilton
Leopard Print Pony-Hair Dione Sandals from L.A.M.B.

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Brown Suede Linus Cowboy Boots from Bronx
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Patent Leather Black and Bone Canny Spectator Heels from Charles David
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Glittering Platform Blush Wowww Wedges from Steve Madden
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Pewter Dance Heels with Gold Beading from Dereon
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Black Leather Peep Toe Jet MaryJane from Fergie
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Gold D’Orsay Erika Flats with Bow from Hollywould
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Black Mesh Fabric Hide and Seek Open Toe Bootie from Chinese Laundry
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Houndstooth Pony Hair and Red Patent Peep Toe In The Park Pumps from Naughty Monkey
Red Nautical Slingback Karl Heels from Harajuku Lovers
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Black Croco Knee High Grange Boots from Guess
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Silver Thin-Strapped Juliette Rhinestone Sandals from Betsey Johnson
Black Leather Strappy Dominica Sandals with Metallic Heel from L.A.M.B
Ivory Satin Open Toe Slingback Xulia Heels with Jewel Accent by Badgley Mischka
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Black Glitter Pointed Toe Carrielee Pumps from Guess
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Metallic Peep Toe Florina Pumps from Betsey Johnson




Thrill Seeker Jacket from ModCloth.com
Pewter Leather D’Orsay Zapato Heels from Carlos by Carlos Santana
Two-Toned Brown Leather Peep Toe Ellep Pump from Jessica Simpson
Grey Leather Square Heeled Whitney Boots from DV by Dolce Vita