Rehearsal & Performance Shoes

Standard Jazz Shoes

Class & Performance Essential

Standard jazz shoes are a foundational part of a dancer’s training and are used regularly in musical theater, dance classes, and rehearsals. Designed with a split sole for flexibility and articulation, they allow students to move with ease while maintaining a clean, streamlined look.

TAP Recommendation:

• Black for class and performances

• Tan for auditions

Our Picks:

Capezio Jazz Shoe (Child)
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Capezio Jazz Shoe (Adult)
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Lace-Up High Jazz Boots

Performance & Period Costuming

Lace-up jazz boots are typically used for period pieces, character-driven choreography, and productions requiring a more structured and stylized look. These are not typically required for weekly classes but may be requested for specific roles or productions.

Our Picks:

Lace-Up Jazz Boot (Adult)
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Lace-Up Jazz Boot (Kids)
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Character Shoes

Performance Essential

Character shoes are a staple in musical theater and are designed to support dance, acting, and storytelling onstage. With a low to moderate heel and secure strap, they provide stability while helping performers achieve a polished, character-driven look.

Our Picks:

Capezio Jr. Footlight (Kids)
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Capezio T-Strap (Women)
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Performance Tights

Capezio Girls Transition Tights
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Capezio Women’s Transition Tights
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Audition & Organization Tools

Audition Binder Essentials

Class & Audition Essential

Staying organized is a key part of audition and class preparation. A clean, professional binder helps students feel confident and prepared.

Non-Glare Sheet Protectors

Used to reduce light reflections from harsh overhead or stage lighting, ensuring the pianist can read the music clearly from any angle. They also serve several practical functions for musicians: page turning ease, music preservation, marking flexibility and more.

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Binder Tabs

Binder tabs in a performer’s audition book are primarily used to organize sheet music into distinct, easily accessible categories, allowing the performer to quickly locate a song. A well-tabbed book ensures that if a casting director or production team member asks for a different song or a specific genre, the performer can flip to it immediately, presenting a professional and prepared image.

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Vocal Support Tools

Belt Box (Pitch Support Tool)

A portable vocal dampener used by singers and actors to warm up or practice at full volume without disturbing others. It is essentially a “portable warm-up room” that you hold over your mouth to muffle your voice.

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Vocal Training Tools

Vocal Straw Training

Vocal Straw Kit

Vocal straws are one of the most effective tools for building a healthy, balanced voice. Just a few minutes of daily use can help reduce tension and improve breath control.

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Breath & Support Training

Resistance Band Set

Resistance bands can support posture, alignment, and breath control—key elements of strong vocal technique.

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Vocal Health

Throat Care: Grether’s Blackcurrant Pastilles

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Steam & Recovery: VocalMist Portable Nebulizer

A portable nebulizer is a “game changer” for singers and actors because it provides direct, topical hydration to the vocal folds. Unlike drinking water, which can take hours to hydrate the larynx through the bloodstream, a nebulizer delivers an instant burst of moisture. Key benefits for singers and actors: reduced vocal effort, targeted delivery, backstage and “on-the-go” portability, cool mist safety.

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Coming Soon

We’re continuing to build out this resource with additional recommendations for:

• Self-Tape Essentials

• Performance Makeup Kits

• Dance & Movement Tools

• At-Home Practice Setups