Store Winter Hours:
Monday to Friday 11:00 AM – 5.00PM
Saturday 11.00AM – 4:00PM
Closed Sundays & Public Holidays
Best prices online for quality Dancewear, Dance Shoes and Accessories in New Zealand.
We have always aimed at making dance affordable for our New Zealand dancers whether you are a beginner or professional. Our range is ever expanding so we can meet the needs of dancers not only in the Bay of Plenty but NZ wide.
Our new website https://dancewearessentials.co.nz is having new products added to it so look out for our new 2025 Back to Dance range as lots of new exciting things are happening.
Coming from a background of teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary etc for over 25 years plus involved in Ballroom, Latin and Social Dance we have the expertise to assist you on your dance journey.
Please note: School Holiday hours may differ from our standard opening hours but will increase with demand for our Back to Dance and Back to School Terms so if you need any assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Booking an appointment is easy! Start by selecting your preferred date and time and filling in your details. Once you have completed your booking we will be in touch with you to confirm your appointment. Appointments are made for one dancer only. To avoid disappointment please allow 48 hours notice when booking your appointment. If you wish to book sooner or make an appointment for more than one dancer, please contact our store via telephone.
Call Customer Service or email us if you need advice on sizing and if you can’t make it into the store we can arrange Free NZ Shipping on orders over $100.
Welcome to Dancewear Essentials. We love to assist dancers with the best fit possible and we stock an excellent range of quality Dance Shoes, Dancewear and Accessories from leading worldwide brands. Our store is Located in Tauranga, New Zealand and has been established since 2007. If you require Ballet Shoes, Jazz Shoes, Tap Shoes or any other Apparel, Costumes or Accessories a booking is not required and walk-ins are most welcome but please check our hours on google or telephone to check that we are in store, especially if you are travelling.
If you require Pointe Shoes or Ballroom/Latin Shoes please contact us for a suitable fitting time and we will make sure we have suitable staff available such as knowledgeable Pointe Shoe Fitters that can offer you expert advice. – please note that those who have booked in for a fitting will have preference and so there may be a wait time for the next time slot available.
Call Customer Service on 07 5432871 or email: michelle@dancewearessentials.com
We will attend to Telephone Messages and emails upon our return.
Urgent Phone Calls or Texts +64 21440725 Urgent Emails: michellesdancewear@gmail.com
POINTE SHOE FITTING:
Book ahead for your Pointe Shoe Fitting with an experienced fitter or a Ballroom Shoe Consultation. Join our Pointe Shoe Programme to receive discounts and make it easier for repeat-ordering so you are never without your favorite style of pointe shoe.
- Pointe Shoe Fitting (First Time) 45 mins Please wear convertible tights so we can assess bare feet
- Pointe Shoe Fitting (Re-Fit) 30 minutes Please bring your old pointe shoes and padding/accessories so we can assess the current fit and wear and tear.
Our Location – (click here for a google map)
756 Cameron Rd (cnr 16th Ave)
Avenues East, Tauranga
PARKING INFORMATION UPDATE:
Parking is available right outside our store on 16th Avenue East. There is also a bus stop near the store.
16th Avenue has now been re-opened so you can conveniently turn Left off Cameron Road when travelling South. Alternatively you can access 16th Avenue via Fraser Street and/or Devonport Road. You can now also exit 16th Avenue and turn left onto Cameron Rd.
FREE NZ SHIPPING:
We are offering free shipping if you spend $100 or more and can offer you sizing advice and product information over the telephone or via email.
Dancewear Essentials opened in 2007 when we saw a need to provide a service to fit dancers well and provide them with quality Dance Shoes, Dancewear, Uniforms, Costumes, and Accessories. We have been serving the Bay of Plenty Dance Community and beyond for over 15 years. We are still a small family business that go that extra mile to help dancers out and we want to thank our loyal customers who continue to support local.
We stock an excellent range of shoes, apparel and accessories for dancers and look forward to assisting you with friendly, professional advice. We provide an excellent service of fitting dance shoes correctly and import quality Leading Brands. We have Eftpos facilities in store and accept Visa and Mastercard.
With over 25 years of ballet and dance teaching experience we aim to provide you with everything a dancer could need, whether you are a professional, amateur, baby ballerina or a teacher.
We are very interested in your feedback, so please let us know if there are any items you would like us to stock and we will do our best to source them for you. If you have any queries about your order, our products and services or would generally like further information please reach out to us.
We have a lot of quality products in store that are not online such as Bloch, PW Dancewear, Capezio, Columbine, etc. We have selected items that we believe dancers will like and are increasing our product range continually. However, there are so many combinations of colours, styles and sizes, it is impossible to stock them all. If you would like an item in a different size, style or colour contact us and we will do our best to help.
Dance School Wholesale Prices | Buy Bulk Dancewear and Save
Dancewear Wholesale Prices
We offer bulk dance-wear and dance shoes discounts for Dance Teachers, Dance Studios, even Primary Schools, High School Competitions, Concerts, Dance Troup’s and Dance Groups.
Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual dancewear products and dance accessories when you purchase a certain amount in our dance store.
Buy Bulk and Save
- Buy 3 – 5 get 10% off
- Buy 6 – 10 get 15% off
- Buy 11 – 20 get 20% off
Larger Dance Order Discounts Offers Call Customer Support
If there is a selection dance item of choice with no discount applied, Please Email Us or Phone Customer Assistance 07 5432871 We are Happy to be of Service
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