Body Wrappers/Angelo Luzio 800-323-0786 www.bodywrappers.com This fancy look features a two-snap neck closure and a sewn-in center front panel with nude lining for modesty. Halter leotard, style P1090 MATERIALS: nylon, spandex, memorySTRETCH polyester COLORS: black, deep teal, peach
Dancer Only 877-553-2221 www.danceronly.com The 1 1/3-inch Cuban heel on this shoe molds perfectly to the foot, allowing the shoe to follow a dancer’s every move. Paris Latin T-strap ballroom shoe, style DO222-142C MATERIALS: A.B. rhinestones, suede sole, satin upper COLOR: copper
Dasha Designs 800-543-2742 www.dashadesigns.net These baubles are available in dozens of customizable color combinations. Custom Swarovski performance earrings, style 2710Cs materials: Swarovski crystal, surgical steel
Só Dança: Rhea top, style L-1677, and shorts, style L-1695 Materials: microfiber, mesh Lycra, micro poly Colors: black, dark purple Info: 800-269-5033; www.sodanca.com
AinslieWear: Samantha leotard with Lola lace, style 1050LL Materials: nylon, spandex Colors: desert rose/desert rose lining, black/nude lining Info: 604-681-2373; www.ainsliewear.com
THE HOT COLORS OF 2019 As you’re prepping your spring orders and making buying decisions, color is always a factor to weigh, and it helps to have intel on what’s hot from industry insiders. For Spring 2019, the Pantone Color Institute predicts that “playful expressionism and an unrestrained and experimental approach to color” is trending. … More »
EMPLOYERS MUST MAKE SURE TO UPDATE PAPERWORK. Do you do a background check on job candidates applying for a position at your store using a consumer-reporting agency? Effective October 2018, employers must use the updated version of the “Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” form. Employers who don’t follow the proper … More »
In just three years, Bellissimo Dance Boutique has established a brand all its own by focusing on fashion—celebrated annually with a community-wide fashion show. Many dance retailers pride themselves on being on-trend with fashion for some aspect of their inventory. But for Bellissimo Dance Boutique, fashion is its DNA. Located in Franklin, TN, part … More »
There’s a fashion front moving in, and we have the inside scoop to help you prepare for the latest season of style. Looking toward a new year means mapping out what the dancewear industry has to offer—and finding the retail options dancers will love. To help you track what’s hot and what’s not in 2019 … More »
DON’T MISS THE JANUARY ORDERING GUIDE! REGISTER NOW TO CONTINUE YOUR DRN SUBSCRIPTION. As you know, the December magazine you’re holding in your hand is the last print issue of Dance Retailer News. Starting in January, DRN will be digital. It will be a true digital magazine, not a website—with the exact same look as the … More »
