{"title":"So Danca Dancewear, Ballet Shoes \u0026 Dance Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our So Danca Dancewear, Ballet Shoes \u0026amp; Dance Accessories collection. Best Price.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ro14-girls-cuban-heel-ballet-character-shoes-black","title":"RO14 Girls' Cuban Heel Ballet Character Shoes • Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca RO14 Girls' Cuban Heel Character Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a classic ballet school shoe designed for dancers progressing into higher-grade character work. With a supportive 1.5\" Cuban heel, full suede sole and comfortable canvas upper, they provide the stability and control young dancers need as their character technique develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003egraded ballet classes, character repertoire and examinations from Grade 3 upwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, the RO14 is the natural progression from a low-heel character shoe such as the RO12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Progressing Character Dancers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs young dancers progress through their ballet training, character work begins to introduce a more defined heel. The RO14's \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" \/ approx. 3.8 cm Cuban heel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the traditional character silhouette while its broader base provides reassuring stability beneath the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efull soft suede sole\u003c\/strong\u003e gives dancers controlled contact with the studio floor for travelling steps, turns and traditional character movement. A moderate shank provides useful support while still allowing the foot to work naturally through relevé and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estrong black canvas upper\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the shoe lightweight and practical for regular dance school use, while cushioning through the upper and sole makes it comfortable for longer classes, rehearsals and examination days. A pre-sewn elastic strap holds the shoe securely across the instep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr; background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F3F5F8; padding: 30px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDance World\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eParent\u003cbr\u003eGuide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMoving From a Low Heel to a Cuban Heel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RO14 is designed for dancers progressing beyond their first low-heel character shoes. Its \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" Cuban heel\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces the higher character silhouette generally used as dancers move into more advanced graded ballet work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe RO14 is suitable for ballet examinations \u003cstrong\u003efrom Grade 3 upwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual dance schools may have their own uniform requirements, so we always recommend checking with your teacher before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr; background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #EEF5FA; padding: 30px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDance World\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003eGuide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHow should children's character shoes fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter shoes should fit comfortably and securely around the foot. The heel should stay in place while walking and dancing, without excessive movement inside the shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe So Danca RO14 fits generously.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend starting approximately \u003cstrong\u003e½–1 UK size smaller than your child's usual shoe size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAvoid allowing significant growing room in a heeled character shoe. A secure fit helps the foot stay properly positioned over the heel and gives young dancers greater stability and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a8a94; margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDance World Size Guide is intended as a helpful starting point. Every child's feet are unique, so fit may vary depending on foot shape, width and personal preference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoving up from a low-heel character shoe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RO14 is the classic next step for dancers who have been asked by their school to progress into a Cuban heel. If you're unsure about the required heel or sizing, our Dance World team is always happy to help before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"So Danca","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 13 Child","offer_id":53921335968072,"sku":"dfc1787968348153","price":25.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 13.5 Child","offer_id":53921336000840,"sku":"lyq1787968348154","price":28.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/1903\/7000\/files\/ro14-girls-cuban-heel-ballet-character-shoes-black_1.jpg?v=1787968355"},{"product_id":"mde16-reversible-half-sole-shoes-leather-suede-three-holed","title":"MDE16 Reversible Half Sole Shoes • Leather \u0026 Suede, Three-Holed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Reversible Half Sole\u003c\/strong\u003e takes one of the simplest pieces of contemporary footwear and gives it a surprisingly clever twist: \u003cstrong\u003etwo different working surfaces in one shoe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it one way for the feel of soft leather beneath the forefoot, then reverse the construction to bring suede into contact with the floor. Stretch nylon-spandex wraps closely around the foot, while three toe openings and an open heel preserve the natural articulation and freedom dancers expect from a minimalist half sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Reversible Half Sole – Personality \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReversible Sole • Leather or Suede • Three-Toe Freedom • Adaptable Floor Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe two-sided turner.\u003c\/strong\u003e MDE16 is unusual because its personality can actually change with the dancer. Rather than committing to one working surface, the reversible construction lets you experiment with leather or suede depending on the floor, combination and feel you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the minimalist construction a warm, natural finish that sits quietly against the bare foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Contemporary Half Shoe – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is undoubtedly the \u003cstrong\u003ereversible dual-sided sole\u003c\/strong\u003e. One orientation brings soft leather into play, while reversing the half sole reveals suede as the working surface. The result is a rare opportunity to experiment with two different floor relationships without changing footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat difference matters because leather and suede do not behave identically against a studio floor. Rather than declaring one side the \"better\" option, MDE16 lets the dancer discover which surface gives the right combination of security, glide and feedback for the floor and movement being worked on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper is made from flexible \u003cstrong\u003enylon-spandex\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the fit close and responsive rather than shoe-like. Three openings at the front allow the toes to remain exposed, while an additional opening over the top of the foot removes unnecessary material and allows the foot to bend and articulate freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no covered heel or conventional arch structure. 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Suede Working Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Contemporary Footwear DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Footwear DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how Contemporary footwear feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dw-contemporary-dna {\n  display:grid !important;\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;\n  gap:10px !important;\n  width:100% !important;\n  margin:18px 0 10px !important;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-card {\n  min-width:0 !important;\n  box-sizing:border-box !important;\n  background:#FBFBFB;\n  border:1px solid #E8E8E8;\n  border-radius:8px;\n  padding:18px 12px;\n  text-align:center;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-card strong {\n  display:block;\n  margin-bottom:8px;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-score {\n  display:block;\n  white-space:nowrap;\n  margin-bottom:8px;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-note {\n  display:block;\n  font-size:0.84em;\n  line-height:1.35;\n  color:#777;\n}\n@media screen and (max-width:749px) {\n  .dw-contemporary-dna {\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-dna\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eMinimal coverage and open construction keep the dancer exceptionally close to the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Control\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eReversible leather and suede surfaces let dancers experiment with two different turning feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eStretch upper, exposed toes and open instep allow exceptional freedom through the foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●○○\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eThe working forefoot is protected while toes, heel and much of the foot remain deliberately exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●○○○\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eClose stretch construction provides hold rather than structural support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; 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