Recommendations

  • A young girl in a red top and white skirt stands in front of a mirror, striking a dance pose and looking at her reflection.

    The Red Shoes

    The Red Shoes is a family-owned business, located in the heart of historic South Pasadena.

    They opened their doors in 1976 and for the past 45 years have sold specialty dancewear and theatrical treats.

    1018 Mission St., #1

    Pasadena, CA 91030

    (626) 755-7794

    Please mention that you’re taking classes at Petite Feet when you make purchases there!

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  • Inside Toyshop, a toy store with shelves stocked with various toys and art supplies, colorful decorations, and a sign overhead indicating the entrance for new toys.

    The Green Bean

    The Green Bean Shop is a kids resale and new toy shop in Eagle Rock that has been serving its customers for over 10 years by offering a warm, friendly, comfortable place to buy, trade, play, and meet other families. They always have dance shoes and clothes.

    5060 Eagle Rock Blvd.

    LA, CA 90041

    323-739-0870

    Liz offered some of her first classes in Los Angeles through the Green Bean!

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  • Clothing store with racks of children's and adult clothes, wall decorations, and a brick wall background.

    Dannys Dancers Warehouse

    Discount retailer in Inglewood, CA specializing in dance apparel, shoes, legwear & accessories for adults & children. They have great deals on all kinds of dancewear!

    1202 N La Brea Ave.

    Inglewood, CA 90302

    (323) 954-8973

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  • A group of young ballet dancers sitting on a wooden floor in a circle, wearing ballet slippers and colorful tutus.

    Discount Dance

    An online resource for all kinds of dancewear. When you place an order with Discount Dance, please feel free to reference my teacher code 40346.

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Other links/resources about dance for children that I recommend:

An article from Anne Green Gilbert of the Creative Dance Center about the importance of creative exploration

Picture Books & Pirouettes by Kerry Aradhya where she explores the intersection of children’s books and dance - Liz has contributed posts over the years

Ballet Evolved – a great short video series about the history of ballet

A young girl sitting on the dark polished floor of a dance studio or rehearsal space, wearing a tutu and red tights, with her hair tied back in a ponytail, looking down quietly.