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April 2024 by Heather L
No more Amazon ballet shoes for my daughter! We love this store and we will come back each time her foot grows. Can't wait to order pointe shoes next year!! Thank you for being open, local and AMAZING!!
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February 2024 by Fang Fang
My baby girl really loves the place! Also we got 10% off!
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February 2024 by Krystina M.
This store is one of THE only places to purchase dance supplies in person in the Bay Area. The location is particularly convenient for those living in Marin as well as Petaluma/Sonoma/Napa. The prices are absolutely fair, and though it may be temping to log on to an online retailer, you will not receive any sort of service that comes close to what is offered at Marin Dancewear. Lori is an incredible pointe/jazz/ballet/tap shoe fitter who takes her time with each customer. She trains her employees to fit to the same high standard and will only let those who have proven their knowledge of fitting criteria take her place in fitting appointments. This store carries the required uniforms and stage makeup for the surrounding dance schools and Lori makes sure to keep everything up to date by maintaining close relationships with each training facility. I recommend calling ahead to schedule your pointe shoe fitting, especially if it is your first-third pair, as Lori and her other fitters really pay attention to every need of the dancer and will sometimes try on every style of shoe in the store, just to make sure it is a SAFE fit. Pointe work is demanding and this store treats it as such. When I was dancing in Marin, I purchased every single dance item I needed from this store and was always pleased with my items, from ballet tights to my first pair of tap shoes and every knit warm-up in between. If I had an issue, the store was always willing to help me figure out a solution. Not only will you be supporting a local business, but you will also be treated attentiveness and care and most employees, especially Lori will even develop a relationship with each repeated customer and their preferences are saved on file for quick restocking. I believe they also offer shipping for those who are further away!
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November 2023 by Britt Schultz
Love this store and love the owner and her employees! Shopping local can be difficult for some but it’s so much better funding a local store filled with knowledgeable employees. If you need anything dance or theatre related, please skip Amazon and go here!
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October 2023 by G
Good collection of leotards and other dance wear with personal attention from the store owner.
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October 2023 by Pedro G Alvarez
Friendly and very helpful
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August 2023 by Ashley W.
We had a great experience getting my daughter fitted for her first pair of pointe shoes. Thank you!
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March 2023 by Aletta Francis (Caballero)
Dance shoes are hard to buy online, this is a great little shop that has everything you need! Owner is super sweet and very accommodating with exchanges to get the right size. Hours are limited so check ahead of time.
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February 2023 by Simone DiMarco
Excellent customer service. A little pricier than maybe buying online but knowledgeable staff make it worth every penny! Plus you get a permanent discount after spending a certain amount which is awesome.
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October 2022 by Alexandria Reynolds
Wonderful that there's an authentic dance wear supplier in Marin for ballerinas and bunheads. Excellent service too. However, since I haven't purchased new Capezio ballet slippers in 20 years, I shouldn't have been so surprised that they don't make them like they used too. Tissue paper leather and not even a full sole. Sad sign of the times. Back to the Barre. Thanks for being here, MDT.
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September 2022 by Janice Holmes
They fit my daughter in with a very last minute Pointe shoe fitting, which saved us a dreaded trip to wrestle with parking and bridge toll that would have come with a trip to SF. Super knowledgeable and friendly staff, which made having to take a 30 minute drive from our city much more worth it! My daughter's information and specific Pointe shoe details were saved in a data base for easy Pointe shoe "refills" in the future! If I could give 10 stars, I would!
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June 2022 by Jessica K.
Bought some adult tap shoes from this location. The woman who helped me was very friendly and accommodating - would recommend. :)
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January 2022 by Stacey Francis
So grateful to have found this place. My daughter needed a new pair of pointe shoes because her pair had broken unexpectedly. We were short on time and obviously having a pointe shoe emergency. We called the store ahead of time and we were greeted with a number of shoes to try on and given a quick fitting. The shoes are perfect and the customer service was the best. We will definitely be going back for her next pair and will enjoy spending more time there for a non-emergency fitting. Thank you so much for the help and quick response.
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November 2021 by R A
Found ballroom dance heels and a cute skirt that I didn't need but looks amazing while I dance. Thank you for your help!??
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October 2021 by Katherine Hurd
Great, quick customer service. They were kind and accommodating, even with an adult ballerina like myself. While I was in, a young girl was getting her first pair of pointe shoes and I was impressed with the quality and care of the fitter. If you or your daughter/son are in need of dance wear— look no further!
