Dance Accessories & Dance Bag Essentials

Barefoot Scientist So Jelly Shock-Absorbing Insoles are designed to cushion the ball of the foot, absorb impact and help relieve pressure during long hours of dancing, teaching and performing. These discreet silicone gel inserts provide targeted support exactly where dancers need it most, helping improve comfort without changing the fit of the shoe.

Whether you're dancing in ballroom heels, Latin shoes, character shoes or teaching all day on your feet, pressure naturally builds under the forefoot. Over time this can lead to discomfort, burning sensations and foot fatigue. So Jelly helps distribute pressure more evenly across the foot, reducing strain while allowing dancers to stay comfortable for longer. 

Made from premium reusable silicone, these shock-absorbing inserts cushion every step while maintaining flexibility and freedom of movement. The self-adhesive backing keeps them securely in place inside the shoe, even during demanding rehearsals, performances and competition days. Unlike bulky insoles, So Jelly remains low-profile and discreet, making it suitable for close-fitting dance footwear. 

Two different cushioning options allow dancers to choose the level of support best suited to their footwear. The thicker anti-slip design is ideal for heels and shoes with a downward tilt, while the slimmer version works beautifully in flatter shoes, trainers and everyday footwear. 

Why Dancers Love So Jelly Insoles

• Helps reduce pressure on the balls of the feet
• Shock-absorbing silicone cushioning
• Ideal for ballroom, Latin and character shoes
• Helps reduce foot fatigue during long rehearsals
• Two cushioning options for different shoe types
• Self-adhesive backing keeps inserts securely in place
• Low-profile design won't significantly affect shoe fit
• Reusable and washable
• Suitable for dancers, teachers and performers
• Provides all-day comfort without bulk

The Secret Weapon for Dance Heels

Many dancers experience discomfort beneath the ball of the foot when wearing heels. As weight shifts forward, pressure concentrates on a relatively small area of the foot. So Jelly helps cushion this impact zone, making it particularly popular with ballroom dancers, Latin competitors and musical theatre performers. 

Perfect for Competition and Performance Days

Competition weekends and performance runs often mean spending hours in the same shoes. So Jelly helps maintain comfort throughout the day by cushioning repetitive impact and reducing forefoot strain. Many dancers keep a pair permanently fitted in their competition shoes. 

Support Without Sacrificing Flexibility

Unlike full-length insoles, So Jelly targets the area that needs cushioning most while allowing the rest of the shoe to feel natural and responsive. This makes it ideal for dancers who need comfort but don't want to lose floor feel or articulation through the 

Reusable Comfort That Lasts

Made from durable silicone, So Jelly can be washed and reused multiple times. The adhesive backing can be refreshed with gentle cleaning, making these inserts a practical long-term comfort solution for dancers and performers. 

Create the Ultimate Dance Shoe Comfort System

So Jelly insoles work particularly well alongside other foot comfort accessories designed to keep dancers performing at their best.

• PREHEELS Blister Prevention Spray – helps stop friction and blisters before they start.
• Adhesive Gel Pads TH036 – custom cushioning for pressure points and sensitive areas.
• Adhesive Heel Grips TH053 – improve shoe fit and prevent heel slipping.
• Gel Semi-Circle Protectors TH028 – targeted cushioning for rubbing and pressure areas.

Explore our full Dance Foot Care Collection for dancer-approved comfort, recovery and performance solutions.

Keep your dance shoes fresher for longer with this Dance Shoe Deodorant Spray. Designed specifically for dancers, this easy-to-use shoe freshener helps neutralise unwanted odours caused by long classes, rehearsals, competitions and performances.

From ballet slippers and pointe shoes to ballroom, Latin, jazz, tap and dance trainers, shoes can quickly absorb moisture and develop odours after regular wear. A quick spray after class helps refresh the inside of your shoes, leaving them smelling clean and ready for your next session.

Why Dancers Love This Dance Shoe Deodoriser

• Helps neutralise unpleasant shoe odours
• Ideal for ballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, tap shoes and dance trainers
• Quick and easy spray application
• Perfect for use after class, rehearsals and performances
• Helps keep dance bags smelling fresher
• Compact size for dance bags and competition kits
• Suitable for regular use throughout the dance season

A Dance Bag Essential

Every dancer knows that hours of training can take a toll on footwear. Regular use of a dance shoe deodorant helps maintain freshness between wears and is particularly useful for dancers who train several times each week.

Small enough to keep in your dance bag, this deodorising spray is a practical accessory for ballet dancers, ballroom competitors, musical theatre performers, teachers and students alike.

Perfect For

• Ballet shoes and pointe shoes
• Ballroom and Latin dance shoes
• Jazz and tap shoes
• Dance trainers and rehearsal footwear
• Competition and performance dance bags

An easy addition to your dance bag, helping your favourite dance shoes stay fresh between every class, rehearsal and performance.

Keep feet, shoes and dance bags feeling fresh with Barefoot Scientist Twinkle Toes Odor-Eliminating Spray. Designed for hardworking dancers, this professional-grade deodorising spray targets the source of odours rather than simply covering them up, helping feet stay fresh through classes, rehearsals, competitions and performances.

Whether you spend your days in ballet slippers, pointe shoes, ballroom heels, jazz shoes, tap shoes or dance trainers, Twinkle Toes helps eliminate odour-causing bacteria and fungi while leaving feet feeling cool, clean and refreshed. Its fast-drying formula is gentle enough for regular use and compact enough to become a permanent part of your dance bag.

Why Dancers Love Twinkle Toes

• Clinically proven to eliminate 99.8% of odour-causing bacteria
• Contains 6 powerful antimicrobial agents
• Targets the source of odours instead of masking smells
• Suitable for feet, dance shoes, socks and dance bags
• Refreshing botanical blend with lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and tea tree oils
• Fast-drying, non-sticky formula
• Compact 50ml bottle fits easily into any dance bag
• Ideal for daily use during training and performance seasons

Perfect For Every Style of Dance

Twinkle Toes is a must-have for ballet dancers spending hours in pointe shoes, ballroom dancers training in closed footwear, musical theatre performers, commercial dancers, teachers and competition dancers. It helps maintain freshness between classes while supporting overall foot hygiene.

A Dance Bag Essential

Long rehearsals, intensive training and performance days can leave feet and shoes feeling less than fresh. A quick spray of Twinkle Toes after class helps keep footwear and dance gear smelling clean, making it one of the most practical additions to any dancer's daily routine.

Fresh feet, fresher shoes and more confidence every time you step into the studio.

Keep your dance shoes, dance bag and performance gear fresh naturally with Tech Dance Deodorizing Pouches. Filled with activated bamboo charcoal, these reusable pouches help absorb moisture and eliminate odours at the source, helping to keep your favourite dance essentials fresher between classes, rehearsals and performances.

Unlike traditional air fresheners that simply mask smells, the natural bamboo charcoal works continuously to absorb unwanted odours and excess moisture. Simply place the pouches inside your dance shoes or dance bag after use and let them get to work while you rest and recover.

Why Dancers Love These Deodorizing Pouches

• Natural bamboo charcoal absorbs moisture and odours
• Helps keep dance shoes, pointe shoes and dance bags fresher
• No perfumes, chemicals or artificial fragrances
• Reusable for up to two years with proper care
• Suitable for ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, ballroom and dance trainers
• Compact size fits easily inside dance shoes and bags
• Eco-friendly alternative to disposable air fresheners
• Perfect for daily studio use and competition weekends

A Must-Have Dance Bag Essential

Long rehearsals, competitions and performance days can leave moisture trapped inside shoes and dance bags. These deodorizing pouches help combat dampness and odours naturally, making them ideal for dancers who train several times each week.

Particularly useful for pointe shoes and ballet slippers, where trapped moisture can affect comfort and shorten the lifespan of footwear, these pouches help create a fresher environment between wears.

Easy to Refresh

Designed for long-term use, the activated bamboo charcoal can be refreshed by placing the pouches in direct sunlight for a few hours once a month. This simple process helps restore their odour and moisture-absorbing properties, allowing them to remain effective for up to two years.

A simple, reusable solution for dancers who want fresher shoes, fresher bags and longer-lasting dance gear.

Keep all your dance essentials organised in one place with the Ballet Essentials Bag. Designed specifically for dancers, this practical and stylish dance bag offers plenty of space for shoes, dancewear, accessories and everyday studio necessities.

Whether you're heading to ballet class, rehearsals, competitions or performances, this lightweight bag helps keep everything neatly organised and easy to access. From pointe accessories to hair essentials, tights and warm-ups, there's room for all the items dancers carry every day.

Why Dancers Love the Ballet Essentials Bag

• Ideal for ballet classes, rehearsals and performance days
  
• Lightweight and easy to carry
  
• Perfect for storing hair accessories, tights, toe pads and training tools
• Suitable for dancers of all ages and levels
• A practical gift for ballet dancers and performers

Your Everyday Dance Bag Essential

Every dancer knows how quickly a dance bag can fill up. Pointe shoe accessories, spare tights, bun pins, water bottles and recovery products all need a place to go. The Ballet Essentials Bag helps keep everything organised, making it easier to focus on class rather than searching for missing accessories.

Perfect For Carrying

• Toe pads, ribbons and pointe accessories
• Hair pins, bun nets and styling products
• Tights and spare dancewear
• Warm-up clothing and legwarmers
• Foot care and recovery products
  

Stylish, practical and designed with dancers in mind, the Ballet Essentials Bag is the perfect companion for classes, rehearsals, competitions and performances. A must-have for keeping every dance day organised.

Keep your dance shoes performing at their best with the Tech Dance Suede Sole Wire Brush. Designed specifically for ballroom and Latin dance shoes with suede soles, this essential shoe care tool helps restore grip, remove dirt and revive the suede texture that dancers rely on for smooth, controlled movement.

Over time, suede soles can become compacted, shiny and clogged with dust from the dance floor. Regular brushing lifts the suede nap, helping maintain the perfect balance of traction and glide needed for turns, spins and precise footwork. Compact and easy to use, it's a must-have accessory for every serious dancer.

Why Dancers Love This Suede Sole Brush

• Restores the texture and grip of suede dance shoe soles
• Helps remove embedded dirt, dust and floor residue
• Fine wire bristles effectively lift the suede nap
• Supports smoother movement and better floor control
• Comfortable wooden handle for secure grip
• Compact size fits easily into a dance bag
• Ideal for ballroom, Latin and social dance shoes
• Helps extend the lifespan of suede-soled footwear

Essential Shoe Care for Ballroom & Latin Dancers

Well-maintained suede soles are essential for achieving the right amount of grip on the dance floor. As the suede becomes flattened through use, dancers may notice reduced traction and less control during turns and directional changes. A few quick strokes with this wire brush helps restore the sole's texture, bringing shoes back to their optimal performance.

Whether you're preparing for practice, competition or social dancing, regular sole maintenance helps keep your footwear responsive and reliable.

How to Use

• Brush the suede sole in one direction using firm, even strokes
• Focus on shiny or flattened areas where the suede has compressed
• Remove dirt and dust build-up after classes or competitions
• Repeat regularly to maintain grip and performance

Perfect For

• Ballroom dance shoes
• Latin dance shoes
• Competition footwear
• Practice shoes with suede soles
• Social dancers and professional competitors

A simple but essential dance bag accessory, helping your suede-soled dance shoes stay performance-ready from the first step to the final dance.

Protect your tap shoes and move quietly between classes, dressing rooms and performance spaces with these Non-Slip Silent Tap Shoe Covers. Designed to fit securely over tap shoes, these practical covers help reduce noise while protecting both your taps and surrounding floors when you're not dancing.

Perfect for competitions, theatre productions, dance festivals and studio use, these tap shoe covers allow dancers to move comfortably without the loud clicking sound of exposed taps. They also help protect tap plates from unnecessary wear and reduce the risk of scratching delicate floor surfaces.

Why Tap Dancers Love These Shoe Covers

• Reduces noise when walking in tap shoes
• Helps protect tap plates between performances
• Non-slip design for added security
• Helps prevent scratches on studio and theatre floors
• Easy to slip on and remove when needed
• Lightweight and compact for dance bags
• Ideal for competitions, performances and rehearsals
• Suitable for most tap shoe styles

A Competition & Performance Essential

From backstage queues to costume changes and competition venues, tap dancers often need to walk between performance spaces while wearing their tap shoes. These covers provide a simple solution, helping dancers move more quietly while keeping shoes protected and performance-ready.

Teachers and dance parents also love them for helping minimise noise in changing areas, corridors and waiting spaces before class or competition call times.

Perfect For

• Tap dance classes
• Competitions and feiseanna
• Theatre productions
• Backstage use
• Dance festivals and workshops
• Dance teachers and professional performers

Dance Bag Essential

Small enough to fit into any dance bag, these tap shoe covers are one of those accessories dancers quickly wonder how they managed without. Practical, lightweight and easy to use, they help keep tap shoes protected wherever your dance journey takes you.