Here are a few tips on how to care for your new dance shoes and pom-pons:

Label All Items
All dance items (shoes, poms, props, costumes, etc) should be clearly labeled with each dancer’s first and last name.  (The easiest way to label dance shoes is to use a permanent marker on the inside of the shoe). 

Cleaning Your Shoes
The number one rule in dance is to never wear your dance shoes outdoors.  This can ruin your shoes and also scuff floors.  If your shoes become dirty from indo...