PICKING HEELS FOR A DANCE CLASS | Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes for a Heels Class

[@daywithdelta7645]

This is right on time! And the only video I could find like this. Thank you.

[@GaylynLareese]

You’re welcome! Glad I could help🤗

[@Iamolivialondon]

seriously! there was a high demand for this video

[@PrayerFaith26]

Can u do a video on the best ways to stretch for heels class/becoming flexible

[@GaylynLareese]

Jala Jackson Oh yeah sure! I have one old stretch video on my channel but I’ll do another specifically for heels class

[@annemiekevlek4092]

I have been searching for the right heels since the beginning of 2019. I could never really find a video that could help me find the right type nor size. I tried several heels the last six months but none of them truly were good for my feet. Thank you so much!

[@GaylynLareese]

Annemieke Vlek Oh no! That’s the worst! Glad I could help🤔

[@Lh58.5]

I’m a new heels dancer and this was super helpful! Thank you!

[@lotuslightheart]

I am an artist and dancer, and I love dancing, and I'm getting used to walking in heels. I'd love to start dancing in heels, which is why I appreciate you giving these tips. Thank you!! Keep dancing!

[@mallory9066]

Hey Gaylyn, I have a jazz, ballet, and Latin dance background but started taking heels class the last year or so. I've been doing heels in Latin ballroom shoes and not really liking it. Tried some clunky heels, also not great. You really break it down, so thank you for the tips:)

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad I could help! My review of Burju Shoes may also be a good video for you if you’re looking to change your shoes. They’re designed by a Latin dancer but she’s changed them up a bit to modernize them for heels classes. Hope it helps 🤗💙

[@samanthaclaire3596]

thank you Gaylyn! Sharing this video with my fellow dancers! You articulated every point so so we!!!

[@GaylynLareese]

Life with Samantha Claire Thank you! Glad it was helpful🤗

[@karisenpaii]

Taking a heels class soon & I know there's do's & don'ts for heels for dance, this is perfect thaaank youuuu ♡♡♡

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad I could help! Have a great class❤️

[@dorys4051]

Thank god I found this! About to take my first heels class, thank you for making this!

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad I could help! I post new videos every weekend and I have a few other videos on dancing in heels if you want to check them out. Enjoy your first class! 🤗❤️

[@mmfuru]

Thank you girl. I am starting a foundation class in 10 days and now I know not to where the clunky boot I just bought lol.

[@GaylynLareese]

lol yeah you’ll grow much more in stilettos. Enjoy your class!🩵

[@earthtowani6103]

thank you so much for this!! I never really knew what type of heels to buy (since Im a beginner) and could never find anything online

[@GaylynLareese]

No problem! Glad I could help ❤️🤗

[@JulySummertime]

HILARIOUS!!! I’m going to my 1st heel class and I’m wearing THOSE SAME BLACK STRAP HEELS!!! Lol Ladies, got them from DSW!!

[@GaylynLareese]

Oh nice! Mine were from Charlotte Russe but they don’t sell them anymore. Thanks for sharing!

[@youngcuba12]

LOVED The Glamorous Life choreo! One of my favorites💛 Nice tips!

[@GaylynLareese]

Aisha’s choreo is so bomb! Glad you liked the video🤗💙

[@princesspeach8883]

This is honestly so helpful. Thank you so much for this! I just got into a dance school and I really needed this! Thank you! :)

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad I could help! 🤗💙

[@alyxbliss]

I looked absolutely everywhere to get a good pair heels to start and I finally did! Thank you for this informative video and cant wait to practice in them

[@GaylynLareese]

I totally understand the struggle😅. Glad you found some that work!

[@Leila-x9f]

I'd really like to try heels class! :) Do I need to buy heels for my 1st class? Do you need to walk often in heels to be able to dance in them?

[@emilycrawford3020]

So pleased I watched this. Was going to make all those mistakes

[@natunga100]

Great video!! Thank you !!

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad it was helpful!! 🤗

[@brittbrittkillajams]

Going to my 2nd class tonight! Thank you!!

[@namihosokawa1776]

Thank you so much for this! I was about to do literally everything you say not to do. I'm also coming from a ballet background, and I want to get into heels dancing because it seems kind of similar to what I'm used to.

[@GaylynLareese]

You’re welcome! And yeah that’s what attracted me to heels too. Good luck on your heels journey 🤗💙

[@AisforAwesomeAsh]

Thanks!! ❤❤

[@erinwallace2594]

for some great dance shoes i definitely recommend Vivaz shoes!

[@GaylynLareese]

Thanks for offering the recommendation🤗

[@flyingcolors21]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@GaylynLareese]

You’re welcome! Hope it helped🤗

[@DanyjahTHERealest]

The tips helped a lot, but where exactly do you purchase the recommended dance heel?

[@daniella9787]

They're frum burju shoes. Even Nicole Kirkland uses their shoes when dancing. Seems like alot of dancers use this brand

[@DanyjahTHERealest]

Thank you !

[@hazew8413]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad you found it helpful🤗💙

[@lajack6448]

I’m not a professional dancer but I can dance pretty well but I could never figure it out in heels all I can do in heels is a good shoulder lean lol thanx for the tips!

[@GaylynLareese]

Lol no prob☺️

[@tae7x]

Wow.. I'd been looking for this exact information a while now, thank God for your channel 😩

[@heavymigraine7333]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Such a helpful vid.

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad I could help! I post new dance related videos every weekend🤗

[@heavymigraine7333]

@@GaylynLareese welp, you have just gained a new subscriber. It's about your energy and the way you deliver information. Thank you so much once again, and hope we can all learn from each other 💖

[@heyAPJ]

Hi That was so helpful! Thanks!

[@Lulu-dl6qn]

Thank you for this video, it helped me very much!!!!💗☺️

[@GaylynLareese]

You’re welcome! New dance related videos every weekend🤗

[@FernandaCruz247]

Hi Gaylin, this is really helpful, I'm a beginner ♥️

[@GaylynLareese]

Hope you’ve been enjoying your heels classes! Glad I could help💙

[@FernandaCruz247]

@@GaylynLareese Not doing classes yet, just dreaming about it, and yes you are helping, you got one more subscriber💎♥️

[@Awesome00012]

Thank you for this video Gaylyn. It was great! Would you mind posting URL links to online shops or shoe sellers that have heels that would be appropriate to dance in.

[@divyanginicharel]

You make perfect videos with perfect advices on perfect topics Wow!

[@GaylynLareese]

Awww thank you! I’m so glad they’ve been helpful🤗

[@PreetiWadhwani2592]

Great tips, thanks alot 😍♥️

[@slady7072]

useful info! thanks for the tips

[@emanuelafeldmann9629]

you have soooo nice voice

[@halcyon2889]

Thankyou so much. Your tips are very useful. ❤️

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching🤗

[@nuimage6336]

thanks for sharing! if I were to wear the standard ballroom shoe would I also need to go down a half size? Also just subscribed to your channel

[@Iamolivialondon]

yes! Thankyou sis!

[@GaylynLareese]

I got you 😉

[@marthademetriou8673]

You’re the best❤️❤️❤️

[@LoveMyLi3blinge]

exactly what I needed! thank you!

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad it was helpful! New dance related videos every weekend ☺️

[@stayforthepeelpronpls4774]

I’ve been wearing a random heel that I had and I wanted to know what I was supposed to be wearing. Turns out my heels check every box you mentioned. Talk about lucky.

[@GaylynLareese]

Haha super lucky. My first pair I had were terrible 😂

[@QuiToFit]

Thank you so much for this Video

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad I could help! New dance related videos every weekend 🤗

[@NicolasPetrosLanning]

2:46 original footage?

[@juliaostlund9360]

Where do I buy these kinds of shoes?

[@meteorita6862]

Классное видео👍 в русскоязычном контенте нет ничего подобного. Благодарю 🙏🏻

[@carolinab9964]

Thank you so much for explaining this! Question, is it OK if I don't go with open toe shoes? Meaning everything you suggested but the tip... I was in a dance class yesterday and the teacher and one of the most advance dancer had open toe shoes but I don't know if that makes dance easier

[@GaylynLareese]

Carolina B Hey! It’s totally up to your personal preference. I have wide feet so I like my toes to have a bit of space but if you are comfortable in closed toed shoes then go for it! I find it hard to point my feet and create nice lines with pointed toed shoes but again, dancers’ preference. Hope this helps!

[@luigggi03]

GREAT!!!!

[@MarQuitaMason]

Thanks so much for this. Going to her Pump Camps this year and this definitely helps. ❤👑

[@GaylynLareese]

Oh yay! So glad I could help. Hope you have a great class🤗

[@MarQuitaMason]

@@GaylynLareese thanks love. Im currently Binging your videos lmao ❤

[@GaylynLareese]

New videos every week😉

[@Onlybackupandbackoff432]

Can you pls tell me from where you buy your heels ??

[@maenunood2376]

Hi awesome vid. Question. Is this also applicable for someone who is more.orotund or a wee bit overweight women like me?

[@GaylynLareese]

Absolutely! All of this has more to do with how your feet are shaped and built and less to do with weight🤗

[@GinkaUchkova]

Answered all my questions!!! Thank you!!!!

[@GaylynLareese]

Yay! Glad I could help🤗

[@elana7249]

thank you for this! where do you recommend buying from? please share some store recommendations:)

[@GaylynLareese]

Elana K I don’t really pick based on the store, I pick based on the shoe. My last two have actually been from Charlotte Russe funny enough. I like mine to be functional but also unique. Just go somewhere that has shoes in your price range and then see if they have any that fit your requirements like size, ankle stability, stiletto heel. That’s how I decide. Hope that helps ☺️

[@jelenasalom515]

It's it good to wear ( in heels class) dance shoes that you show at the beginning of the video?

[@FatimaAlicia]

Awesome content! Do you recommend closed or open toed heel?

[@GaylynLareese]

Open 😊

[@FatimaAlicia]

@@GaylynLareese Thank you, Gaylyn!! Your content is SO needed and you are very thorough. Two more questions 🙂 1. With open-toed heels, is there a way to prevent broken toe nails (even if they are short)? I’ve found my toe nails are damaged (without me noticing) from the floor impact after every heels class. 2. What style of dance do you recommend for someone who desires to improve the foundations of dance and connection with their body, balance, fast & slow execution? I’m thinking of taking another class in addition to heels. I appreciate your feedback!

[@karennahall2590]

Would you still recommend stilettos for someone just starting to take heels class? I’d love to wear a stiletto but to me honest they scare the crap out of me as someone with multiple past ankle sprains lol

[@GaylynLareese]

Hey! I would never encourage you to do something that makes you uncomfortable. If you do decide to wear chunky heels, give yourself a deadline for when you want to be comfortable in stilettos. Chunky heels really can hold you back if you get too comfortable wearing them, but it’s better to start feeling confident so you can focus on the choreo.

[@karennahall2590]

Gaylyn Lareese that makes total sense, thank you! It’s definitely a goal for me :) love this video 👍🏻

[@sherellebrown4211]

My question is if you have a open toe and open heel shoe would it be best to have your exact size as the ones I have fit me exact and if they were any smaller my heel would be too big and hang off the back off the heel? However when dancing in them gradually they make my feet slip a tad bit... is it normal for your feet to naturally slip forward in your correct size?

[@GaylynLareese]

Totally normal for them to slip a bit. Wear what size works best for you🙂

[@senseisam9485]

the way i found this video AFTER i took my first heels class...in a thick heeled shoe lmfaooaoaoaoaooa OOPS. and it was difficult to dance in but i have learned now!

[@GaylynLareese]

I took my first heels class in a platform shoe. Just stumbling all over the place lol. We’ve all been there😂🥴.

[@sianribeiro2164]

is it normal to be hearing a noise each time i dance in heels it makes me paranoid each time. Like if my foot is too heavy for the movement. Great video btw!

[@GaylynLareese]

If the noise is coming from your shoes, it just means the material your shoe is made from is stretching. Just make sure the shoe is secure around your ankle. You may just have some creeky shoes 🙂

[@sianribeiro2164]

@@GaylynLareese Thank you so much

[@juliasdrigotti]

Hi Gaylyn I have a question about this. I am a size 10.5 and bought a pair of dance heels that are a size 9. My right foot is slightly smaller than my left so the right foot is snug but the left foot is a bit too tight. With the 9.5 dance shoe, my right foot was a little loose and my left foot was snug. In between having one too tight foot or one slightly loose, which is the lesser of two evils? Thank you so much.

[@GaylynLareese]

I would say if the snug fit isn’t super uncomfortable, go with it. If the shoe is open toed it will stretch a bit over time and won’t feel as tight.

[@nature1232without-you]

What name is heel

[@surajpasi2381]

I am a dancer I have never tried performing with heels. I want to perform with heels my shoe size is 9 where will I get such size of heels

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

checking this just to find shoes I can safely walk in. shoes put out these days are horrible construction

[@liluflo813]

What camera are you shooting this video?

[@GaylynLareese]

Shot this with a canon T5i. It’s a good starter camera for KZbin. I have since upgraded to a Sony a6400

[@mrs.chrispark4907]

I did everything wrong when I chose mine last time 😭 Thanks for the video 🥰

[@GaylynLareese]

Don’t sweat it! I did too with my first pair. Glad I could help🤗

[@throughmedlife]

What if I am already in the smallest size ..?

[@GaylynLareese]

Make sure your heels are lace ups so that you can pull them tighter if necessary. You also may want I look into brands that make heels specifically for dancers like Burju shoes. They do custom orders and typically the correct size is your street shoe size when you order from them because of the extra padding.

[@cosmaninashiva6115]

Das ist doch mal Bewegung !!

[@RohitPal-yq9nr]

HiiIam from Indian n Ian a boy.. And I'm a dancer so can u please suggest me any heels for dancing..

[@卂乇-j9t]

The entire video is suggestions broken down and why

[@卂乇-j9t]

A half size smaller? Shit my feet are gonna be in pain!

[@pennyemotionalheart558]

i dance easier with platforms though

[@Jules.Rae.Author]

Then it’s official. I don’t have dancing shoes