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The Pointe of View

Articles for dance teachers who want to build successful dance schools
— with the occasional bit of news thrown in.

How to do a Good Post-Show Wash-Up

So your next show runs even smoother

Jul 8 • Costume Source
Show Season Survival

Keep calm and quick-change — our show season tips are here

May 12 • Costume Source
One month to go: are you Show Ready?

The last-minute to-do!

May 5 • Costume Source
Two months to go: get Show Ready!

What you need to tick off now for your summer show

Apr 24 • Costume Source
A look back at 2024

Faster returns, smarter features and a great reputation

Dec 12 • Aleksis Gailans
Our Social Media Journey - Part 4

We've saved time, increased engagement, and you can too — by at least 36%

Oct 25 • Veronika
Our Social Media Journey - Part 3

How to create consistent content easily

Oct 18 • Veronika
Our Social Media Journey - Part 2

Laying the Foundations, Emojis, and Ant & Dec 🤔

Oct 11 • Veronika
Our Social Media Journey - Part 1

Socials From Scratch: What we're doing and how it can help your dance school

Oct 1 • Veronika
Dancing by the Numbers

How data can revolutionise your dance school (and save you money)

Sep 27 • Aleksis Gailans
Why getting rid of customers can actually be good for your business

AKA: How to deal with Mrs Miggins

Sep 5 • Aleksis Gailans
Struggling with Show Names?

Can't think what to call your show? We might just have the answer!

Aug 9 • Costume Source
Empowering Entrepreneurs: the path to Growth

Support for businesses and start-ups in the dance and performing arts fields.

Jul 27 • Aleksis Gailans
When to order your dance costumes

The Ultimate Guide to Timing Your Dance Costume Hires for the best availability.

Jul 5 • Costume Source
A look back at 2023

Breaking internal records and at the same time trying not to break anything else...

Dec 12 • Aleksis Gailans
Keeping things Clean

How we process 95% of our returns in under a day while keeping quality high.

Sep 30 • Aleksis Gailans
A look back at 2022

More growth means better communication.

Dec 17 • Aleksis Gailans
We are a Living Wage Employer

We love our staff so it's only right that we commit to pay them fairly.

Sep 14 • Costume Source
We stand with Ukraine

We're doing what we can for the people of Ukraine.

Mar 8 • Costume Source
A look back at 2021

Five years in and a world first!

Dec 23 • Aleksis Gailans
Our new Delivery Partner

Goodbye ParcelForce, hello DPD!

Oct 14 • Costume Source
Planning for Summer 2021

How to get ready for the reopening.

Feb 23 • Dr Michael Parmar
A look back at 2020

We moved to a new warehouse and then the world turned upside-down...

Dec 11 • Aleksis Gailans
Hire your Dance Costumes to Plant Trees!

Why more sequins means more trees!

Sep 11 • Costume Source
3 Things You can do Today to Write Engaging Content for your Dance School Website and Social Media

It's a useful tutorial and we're not selling you anything!

Jun 11 • Costume Source
Our position on Coronavirus

Let's hope we never have to write a post like this again...

Mar 13 • Costume Source
A look back at 2019

Investment, moving and Partners!

Dec 13 • Aleksis Gailans
The Dance Show Checklist

Dancers? Check. Costumes? Check. Gin? Umm, maybe...

Apr 26 • Costume Source
How do I bring in more pupils to my dance school?

Easily actionable things you can do to get more customers.

Apr 18 • Costume Source
No more single-use plastic

One small change can make a big difference.

Oct 26 • Costume Source
How to take great dance photos

Top tips to get top shots!

Apr 15 • Girts
Child Performance Licensing laws in the UK

Breaking down the child performing laws in the UK.

Apr 3 • Costume Source
What the GDPR means for your Dance School

It's a big subject, but here are the basics.

Mar 23 • Costume Source
The top 3 reasons to hire your dance costumes

Spoiler: it's cheaper, easier, and you won't disturb the old VHS player...

Mar 20 • Costume Source
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Size Guide
  CXS Child Extra Small CS Child Small CM Child Medium CL Child Large CXL Child Extra Large CXX Child XX Large
Girth 94-104 104-112 112-119 119-132 132-138 138-145
Bust 56-61 61-66 66-71 71-79 79-84 84-94
Waist 56-58 58-61 61-64 64-70 70-75 75-84
Hips 57-64 64-69 69-76 76-85 85-90 90-99
Inseam 41-50 50-57 57-64 64-71 71-75 75-77
  AXS Adult Extra Small AS Adult Small AM Adult Medium AL Adult Large AXL Adult Extra Large AXX Adult XX Large
Girth 141-146 146-152 152-157 157-160 160-165 165-173
Bust 81-86 86-91 91-99 99-107 107-114 114-122
Waist 61-66 66-71 71-79 79-86 86-97 97-109
Hips 84-89 89-94 94-102 102-112 112-122 122-132
Inseam 74-84 74-84 74-84 74-84 74-84 74-84

Sizing Tips

The most important measurement is the Girth.

If a dancer is between two sizes, always opt for the larger size.

Because we stock lots of different styles from lots of different manufacturers, we standardise our sizes to make it easier for you.

Girth
With them standing straight, measure from the top of one shoulder, down the fullest part of their chest, through their legs and back up to the same shoulder.

Bust
With their arms down at their sides, measure the fullest part of their chest.

Waist
Ask them to bend to one side and place the start of the measure at the natural indentation. Once they have straightened up, measure from this point around the waist.

Hips
With their feet together, measure around the fullest part of their hips and bum.

Inseam
With them barefooted, measure the inner leg from their crotch to the floor.

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