Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dancewear Supplier in Rayne
Instep Dance Shoes & Dancewear is a family-run business established in 1994, with over 25 years of experience serving the dance, fitness, and gymnastics industries. We specialise in providing high-quality dance shoes and wear for ballet, ballroom, modern, gymnastics, and skating, alongside tailored services such as instore pointe shoe fittings and school uniform visits. Our commitment to combining competitive pricing with personalised customer service has earned us an excellent reputation.Based at Stocks Farm in Rayne, we operate within a welcoming craft centre environment and offer both in-store and online assistance, including detailed sizing guides and direct support for online customers. Our team, including dance students, ensures informed guidance for all customers, from beginners to advanced dancers.
Services
Dance Shoes
Dancewear
Pointe Shoe Fittings
School Uniform Visits
Online Fitting Service
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 25 years of experience in dance and fitness industries.
- We offer instore pointe shoe fittings by appointment with expert guidance.
- Our team includes dance students who provide informed product knowledge.
- We provide free postage on orders over 50.00 for UK customers.
- We offer school uniform visits and tailored group fitting services.
Services
Dance Shoes
We supply a comprehensive range of dance shoes for ballet, ballroom, jazz, and modern dance styles. Our collection caters to children, adults, and professional dancers, featuring brands like Bloch, Capezio, and Freed. All footwear is selected for quality, durability, and adherence to dance technique requirements. Customers receive expert guidance to ensure proper fit and function.
Dancewear
Our dancewear includes leotards, skirts, warm-ups, and accessories for ballet, gymnastics, and Latin dance. Products are sourced from trusted brands such as Roch Valley and Bunhead, prioritising comfort, flexibility, and style. Sizing guides and fitting assistance ensure customers find garments that meet performance and aesthetic needs.
Pointe Shoe Fittings
We offer specialist pointe shoe fittings by appointment, conducted by experienced staff. The service includes assessing foot shape, strength, and dance level to recommend suitable models. Fittings are available instore and via online consultation, ensuring dancers receive properly fitted shoes for safe and effective performance.
School Uniform Visits
We provide school uniform visits for dance institutions, offering pre-booked sales days with on-site fittings. This service includes group pointe shoe assessments and access to approved uniform items, streamlining purchases for students and schools while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Online Fitting Service
Our online fitting service delivers expert advice for remote customers through email or phone consultations. We assist with sizing queries, brand comparisons, and product selection, complemented by downloadable sizing guides. This ensures all customers receive accurate recommendations regardless of location.
Questions
What dance styles do your products cover?
We cater to ballet, ballroom, jazz, modern, gymnastics, and Latin dance styles with shoes and apparel.
Do you offer pointe shoe fittings?
Yes, we provide instore and online pointe shoe fittings by appointment with expert guidance.
Can I get dancewear for children?
Yes, we stock children's dancewear including leotards, skirts, and footwear for all dance styles.
Do you sell school uniforms?
Yes, we offer approved dance school uniforms and provide school visit services for bulk purchases.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact us directly for current payment options and online transaction details.
Where are you located?
We are based at Stocks Farm, Rayne, Essex, with ample parking and easy access for customers.
Reviews (6)
Anuj Mishra
Jan 13, 2022
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Ordered some canvas ballet shoes which were too small when they came. Spoke to a lovely lady on the phone who quickly arranged for an exchange, which came within 5 days!
Laura Thompson
Oct 25, 2021
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I needed a catsuit for daughters exam, at short notice, was so thankful that instep dance was there for me to rush to and they had exactly what I needed.
Nicola Jones
Jul 15, 2021
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An extremely helpful and friendly lady (I believe the store owner) helped us to choose the perfect tap and ballet shoes today. She was able to size my daughter up accordingly just by looking at her! She was very knowledgeable about all things dance and we left with a very happy, kitted out 7 year old! Super service.
Eleanor Clark
Jun 27, 2021
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Travelled from Cambridge for my daughter and her friends first pointe shoes. A lovely friendly welcome and a knowledgeable and thorough fitting. The lovely location with easy parking, coffee and craft shops was an added bonus. Thank you!
Sarah Whearty
Jun 06, 2021
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Jo and her team are all very knowledgeable. Providing excellent customer service with an extensive stock range. Highly recommend a visit
Kay Beighton
May 09, 2021
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Lovely shop and really helpful, great if you’re struggling to find larger size men’s ballroom shoes
