Women's Dance Shoes for Salsa, Ballroom & Heels Class
Shop women's dance shoes for every style in one place: ballroom dance shoes for women with a closed toe, open-toe salsa and Latin sandals, dance heels for heels class and low heels for practice. Most styles let you choose the heel height, with a suede or street sole, in US sizes 5 to 11. Amazon's Choice with a money-back guarantee since 2012.
Dance Shoes for Women by Dance Style
The right pair depends on what you dance. Use this guide to go straight to the range built for your floor.
- Ballroom and smooth. Ballroom dance shoes for women have a closed toe and a suede sole, so the foot is protected in closed hold and glides through waltz, foxtrot and quickstep. See our ballroom dance shoes or all closed toe dance shoes.
- Salsa and Latin. Open-toe sandals with a flexible forefoot and a secure ankle strap let you point the foot and spin. Shop salsa shoes and Latin dance shoes, or bachata shoes for social nights.
- Heels class. Dance heels and dance boots hold the ankle for choreography, from 2.5 inch flared heels to 4 inch stilettos.
- Swing and practice. Swing dance shoes and low heel dance shoes keep you steady through long lessons.
- Samba and performance. Samba heels with a platform, and rhinestone dance shoes for the competition floor.
- Weddings. Wedding dance shoes for the first dance and the whole reception.
Women's Dance Shoes by Heel Height
Most styles come in seven heel heights, from a 1.5 inch Cuban heel up to a 4 inch stiletto. New dancers usually start on a Cuban heel or a 2 to 2.5 inch flared heel, which gives a wider base. Experienced Latin dancers often move up to 3 inches. If you want to stay close to the floor, see flat dance shoes.
Ladies' Dance Shoes by Color
Color changes how the leg reads on the floor. Nude dance shoes and tan dance shoes lengthen the leg line, black dance shoes go with every outfit, and silver, gold, red and white dance shoes stand out under stage or party lights.
How to Choose Dance Shoes for Women
Start with the dance, then the heel, then the sole. A suede sole slides and grips on a studio floor; a street sole handles mixed surfaces. Dance shoes should fit snugly. Order your usual US size; our size and heel guide has the full chart.
Complete the Look
Once the shoes are sorted, the rest of the outfit follows. Shop dance clothes for women — dresses, skirts, tops and bodysuits for practice and performance — or pick up a pair of high-waisted dance pants that run the leg line cleanly down to the shoe.