I want to learn a few moves from these dance styles, but I won't be doing that to become a pro dancer. Will a good pair of Nikes be ok? Any other advice? Thanks a lot!
2007-06-21 08:22:05 · 3 answers · asked by zwijn 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I spelled that wrong. I meant cossack.
2007-06-21 08:27:47 · update #1
Snowflake is right. Character shoes with soft leather soles are best. Dance boots cost much more ($300) and are used for performances and rehearsals. Dance boots for males have a flat heel and dance boots for females have a raised heel. Nikes are too sticky for dancing unless you plan to break an ankle. For some steps such as leaps, a little bit of stickiness is good to stick your landings. I often leave a wet paper towel at the back or side of the stage to damp my boots before a leap. For other solos such as turns or schupak, slippery boots are best.
2007-06-21 13:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by d/dx+d/dy+d/dz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're referring to Ukrainian folk dance called Hopak then charachter shoes will be the best choise in my opinion. I don't know what's cossack.
Nikes or any sneakers for that matter have a sole that's too sticky for dancing.
2007-06-21 10:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of dance?
2007-06-21 08:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋