Testimonials

My daughter has had multiple pointe shoe fittings at Dance Etc, and we go back because they work with my daughter so patiently to get the best shoe for her feet. Kids sometimes have a difficult time articulating what they feel in their feet, but Danea asks good questions and can tell a lot of what’s going on just by looking at wear patterns and observing a few positions at the barre. Danea is super-knowledgeable (had a long career as a professional – but doesn’t ever mention it) about dancers’ feet and about all the different factors related to a well-fitted pointe shoe. She is very positive/pleasant throughout the process and my daughter likes her. She spent a lot of time with us and we are grateful for her expertise!

Danae and the staff at Dance Etc. are amazing! They always give their attention and support to my daughter every time we visit. I highly recommend them for all of your dancewear needs. You won’t be disappointed!

Danea, the owner is exceptional! She is so kind and takes the time to make sure that the shoes your daughter needs fit perfectly! So blessed to be a supporter of this local business!

Danea is the absolute Pointe shoe whisperer. I will never forget my daughter’s first fitting with her. I had never seen anything like it. Like watching a masterclass. Danea pays attention to the tiniest detail of fit with each foot, ensuring that the child is fitted properly at each stage of growth and development. There is no place else we’d entrust for our pointe shoes!

My daughter and I live in the outer banks of North Carolina. Our closest place to purchase pointe shoes is Virginia. After a few years of trying on many shoes and not being happy, my daughter decided she needed a change. We researched different stores in the Raleigh area, as grandparents live there. We found Dance Etc. The fitting made us feel like dance stars. She took her time and explained to my daughter proper shoes should look and feel. Needless to say this was worth the trip and we will be repeat customers. Thank you for a one of a kind experience.

Thank you Danea at DANCE ETC. for your expertise at Pointe Shoe Fitting! I have NEVER met a better fitter! If you live in the Triangle, Dance Etc. is the absolute BEST!!

Thank you so much for your help with my students. I sincerely appreciate having someone I can trust with that first pair of shoes. Your support means a lot to me and you are our first choice for pointe shoe fittings and dancewear. Thanks again for all you do for me and City Ballet.

I came up about 6 weeks ago from Wilmington with my daughter, Emily for a Pointe Shoe Fitting.  First off, I want to tell you that you are AMAZING!!  We were so very impressed from the second we walked in your door. The time you spent and expertise and kindness you have is beyond anything I’ve ever encountered.  Thank you so very much.  I am so glad we found you and wish we had 4 years ago!

Thank you for your help today with Laura Anne. We were very impressed by your personal service.

The changes you made regarding Lauren’s pointe shoes are wonderful. Thank you so much for your help yesterday!

Madeline loves seeing you and would stop in every day if I let her. Thanks so much for supporting City Ballet, and on a personal note, thanks for supporting my girl.  We feel so lucky to have you!

We love Dance Etc. for all of our ballet, tap and jazz shoes, ballet leotards and tights and accessories! Thank you for always keeping us outfitted to do what we love! 

Danea – Thank you so much for your patience, extension of knowledge and kindness. You made my girls first pointe experience memorable. I have never in all my years of teaching had the level of trust with someone else fitting my girls the way that I had in you. You are a gift. Thanks again.

Hi Danea, We appreciate your support very much. And our family always loves the care we get at your store. Thank you.

Thank you for this kind email!!! You were a joy to work with and a breath of fresh air to fit my girls. It has been a struggle to find someone as knowledgeable as you! I plan to send all of them to you from now on.

Thanks again to you and your team for being so organized, well prepared, and making the fitting run so smoothly!

I really think very highly of you and your business.  You have always been very supportive of my school and dance company.

I shopped at your establishment on November 16th, 2013. I don’t know the names of the two young ladies who were working that morning, but they were very kind and helpful. I just wanted to say thanks. They both deserve recognition for their customer service and kindness. Because of them I will recommend and return to this establishment.

Danea has been a tremendous asset to our dance program.  She has made the costume ordering process extremely simple and stress free.  We love that when the costumes arrive, each child’s costume is individually bagged with their original order form.  Our staff loves working with Danea!

Thank you so much for helping us and going the extra mile!! We really appreciate you!

I just want to thank you so much for all that you have done for me and I thought you would like to know that I have not experienced any pain in my toe during or after pointe class since being in my new pointe shoes!

Thank you again for your assistance with my daughter’s audition attire earlier this evening. Please… know that we really appreciate you!

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated all the time and effort your put in to me and my shoes. =) Having to fit me 3 times plus having my teacher come in, and all just to keep the same ones. I know that was a lot on your part. So, thank you so much for all that you did. You were so helpful and kind!! I really like these and hope that they work well and I can stay in this style. Thanks again and have a great rest of the week!!

The fall of 2015 was the beginning of my child’s 2nd year on pointe.  My child loves ballet and has been taking lessons since she was 3 years old.  She was having some trouble and a classmate suggested we come to Dance Etc. I was skeptical to drive 2 hours for my daughter to get a pointe shoe fitting.  I am beyond thrilled that we took the trip! My child was struggling in the second semester on Pointe. I had no idea that her Pointe shoes were “dead” and not the proper shoe for her.  Having not been a ballet dancer I was ignorant to all the particulars.  The treatment and kindness that Danea showed my child was priceless.  The care that was taken to fit her was extremely professional.  Instantly, my child could do all the things she struggled to perform in the spring recital. Not only did Danea help my child get amazing pointe shoes, but also gave her renewed self confidence and sheer joy.  I will continue to bring my child to Dance Etc as long as she is dancing on Pointe.

We had a great experience! Staff was very polite and knowledgeable. A very big selection of dance attire. Daughter left very happy!

Well worth the hour and a half drive for a pointe shoes fitting. Incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. We learned so much. Thank you!

Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent selection of shoes to meet our studios requirements. Tons of options for leotards.

Great selection of dance leotards and skirts, and friendly costumer service. The atmosphere is quiet and it’s very easy to make decisions. The store offers Capezio and Bloch shoes, both with high quality. It also partners with City Ballet in Raleigh NC.

Pointe Shoe Fittings. A+. Staff. A+. Service. A+.
We would not go anywhere else. Dance Etc is the BEST!
Worth the trip EVERYTIME!

Great customer service.

Good merchandise and great service.

The best place in the Triangle to have your daughter properly and professionally fit for pointe shoes.

Most beautiful leotards ever! Great staff too!

Great selection, friendly staff and Danea is a pointe shoe fitting wizard! Seriously!

Great selection and knowledgeable!

I love shopping at Dance Etc. because of the wonderful Staff! I’m always greeted with a warm smile and they go out of the their way to help me. Plus they know how to take care of my daughters feet… which is always a challenge during pointe shoe fittings!

We traveled from Wilmington to be fitted for Pointe shoes at Dance Etc. It was an amazing experience! The staff was incredible and put my daughter in shoes that she adores! We will shop nowhere else from now on. Their store is fantastic. 5 stars. I wish I could give them 10.

Very friendly and helpful, very reasonably priced.

Beautiful store with extensive selection of dance apparel, shoes, and accessories

We LOVE Dance Etc. !! We have tried other stores for our daughter’s ballet needs, and there is absolutely no comparison. The professionalism and class alone displayed by every employee is outstanding on its own. Above this, I would not trust anyone but Danea (OWNER) to give a pointe shoe fitting. She is FABULOUS!! THANK YOU, DANEA!! Many blessings and favor on your business.

I was acknowledged immediately as I entered, the service representative was knowledgeable and friendly, and they had exactly what I was looking for. Great place for purchasing dance apparel.

Anna and I could not be happier with what you always offer. I know that for my Anna any difficult or “down” moment in her dancing she is thinking of you… Just like last Saturday, you listen, you pay attention and most importantly you know how to help. I don’t know how you do it, but you do. Thank you! I cannot tell you how many times Anna doubted herself, but we go to your store and somehow after a while you fit Anna with a new pair of pointe shoes and her smile and believe in herself is back and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I have never been in your store that we didn’t leave happy. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE is always so nice and helpful.

Please don’t ever feel defeated because you all are just wonderful, knowledgeable and always so patient. You were patient with Anna  when she was five and now you are patient when she is 15. Thank you!!!

Thank you for all you do for our dance community.

The warm smiles, helpful assistance, and pointe shoe fittings make shopping with you so enjoyable!

You all are a blessing!

Thank you so much for helping me in many pointe shoe fittings! I appreciate all of your time and effort in order to get me the correct type of shoe.

Thank you so much for fitting my pointe shoes! I’ve been waiting for so long and I feel like I’ve finally accomplished a goal. You’re very kind and I could tell you’re an expert at what you do. I really, really appreciate it!

WOW! If only every retail store offered Dance Etc.’s level of customer service! My daughter started ballet at 10 and nobody in our house knew anything about ballet. She has been fitted for pointe shoes four times now and Dana is remarkable – patient, gentle, kind, and wants your child in the right shoe. She communicated with my daughter’s pointe teachers so that they coordinated a shoe that’s going to help her advance in her foot strength. In addition, her feet are two different sizes so we bought two pairs of shoes so each foot is in the right size. Thank you so much Dance Etc!

We love Dance Etc! We put in a bulk order for all our dancers and they took their time to package in a nice bag with a cute bow and wrote us personal letters. The staff at Dance Etc treated all our dancers with respect. We will continue to follow and do business with them. Thank you Dance Etc!

I would like to say Thanks for the excellent customer service we received today!. Since we enter to the store Dance etc. we felt very welcome, Both ladies are very professional and the person who fit the shoes very professional, took the time to fit the pointe shoes on my daughter. I appreciate all your kindness and patience. I am going to come here every time in order to buy dancewear and accessories for my daughters.

Thank you very much!

We were in on Saturday morning for my daughter, Maggie, to have her first pointe shoe fitting. She was a difficult fit due to different size feet and bunions. We truly appreciated your patience and willingness to keep trying different shoes, despite it taking longer than expected. I’m happy to say that her teacher loved the fit and approved of them. My girl has sewn on her elastics and ribbons and is now ready for her first pointe class today. Thank you again for such a patient and thorough fitting!

Beautiful and exceptional experience. We loved looking around the store and having a first pointe fitting today. We came from an hour away to get pointe shoes here. Thank you so much for a perfect fit.

What an adorable little gem for your dancers needs! Our little girl loves coming here for accessories and dance outfits! Friendly staff and well stocked!

“My daughter got her first pair LaDucas & fitted [for] pointe shoes (her old ones were well loved). The ladies were knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. They wore masks, had hand sanitizer and wipes stations set up, and are set up ready for business again. We love everything about our experiences there and highly recommend!”

“I just wanted to say thank you again for the amazing fitting for my daughter, Camryn. She had her weekly private this afternoon for the first time in her new Bloch Euro Stretch and it was like night and day. Her teacher was beyond thrilled! Cam was able to get up and over her box with ease and she was dancing with a straight leg. Both things she was struggling with and now she is dancing with ease. Her confidence was through the roof today and her instructor was beyond thrilled. Two other girls from our Studio have visited your store for pointe shoe fittings since we came last week and many more will be heading your way. Thank you again! Absolutely amazing! We will never go anywhere else for a fitting.”

I cannot say enough good things about Dance Etc. We first came to them last year for my daughter to be fitted for her first pair of pointe shoes. They made it such a wonderful and memorable experience for her. We just recently re-visited for a re-Fitting for her next pair of shoes, and the level of time and attention paid to make sure the shoe is the perfect fit is amazing. We live about 2 hours away and will continue to visit this store for fittings. Simply amazing!

If you would like a professional pointe shoe fitting then Dance Etc. is the place to come. Danea has incredible attention to detail and comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of a dancer’s feet. She is also very communicative about what pointe shoes work best for my daughter. Danea and her staff are extremely helpful and very professional! They also offer in house shoe modifications which help tremendously to enhance the fitting of the point shoe. I highly recommend Dance Etc.!

The level of service and professionalism that you will find at Dance Etc. is a perfect 10. Danea and her staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all things dance. Danea’s experience, eye for detail and attentiveness make her the area’s best in pointe shoe fittings. Dance Etc. offers everything a dancer could need, a beautiful store with high quality dance attire, shoes, equipement, accessories and much much more but it is truly Danea and her staff that make it the best dance store in the Triangle.

It was an amazing experience to watch my daughter being fitted for her pointe shoes! Mrs Danea was very informative, and so kind! She gave her full attention to each person being fitted individually. It was very personal and uplifting and made my daughter feel special! Very professional and courteous! Thank you for answering all the questions we had!

Completely worth the drive! The attention and expertise to ensuring my teenage daughter got the proper pointe shoe was amazing and the patience they had while sizing my special needs tween for her ballet and tap shoes was heart moving! Not to mention they became the local expert when my momma locked her keys in the car, lol. We’ll definitely be back!!

I always love my time at Dance ETC. Especially with their pointe shoe fittings they have great experience!👍🏻 Can’t wait to go back.

Great service! Very helpful! We will be back!

We always go to Dance etc for our two girls’ dance shoes. They take great care and time finding just the right style and fit – especially with pointe shoe fittings!

Elegant, clean, equipped with everything related to dance. Courtesy, professionalism and fair prices. Highly recommended!!!!

Danea was a total professional when it came fitting our daughter’s pointe shoes!!
She listened to our wants and needs and was very focused on getting the perfect fit!!
She is the shoe whisperer!!! Will be back again!