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SF Dance Gear and Rose Kirshner Fill the Dance-Shop Void for Bay Area Dancers

By Erica IaconoNovember 5, 20250

Rose Kirshner has always been driven by one passion: dance. It fueled her early education, shaped her professional performing career,…

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Store Spotlight: Attitude Dance & Activewear’s Kristin Ruggieri on Transforming Challenges Into Retail Opportunities

By Erica IaconoMarch 31, 20250

Kristin Ruggieri founded Attitude Dance & Activewear in Norwalk, CT, in 2004. Now one of the go-to dance stores in town, she credits her business’ success to her background in dance performance and education, a strong support system, and dedicated employees.

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Store Spotlight: From the Chicago Suburbs to Portugal, Allegro Dance Boutique Expanded While Staying True to Its Roots

By Erica IaconoMarch 3, 20250

Dancer-turned-entrepreneur Victoria Lyman Guimarães has built a retail business that supports the dance community. Here’s how she balances the brand’s international growth and her personal life.