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Summer Intensive Pointe Shoes
The year is flying by, and before you know it, it will be time to head off to Summer Intensives! Now is the perfect time to start preparing so you can focus on your training—not last-minute pointe shoe stress. We encourage all dancers to visit us soon for a professional re-fit or to stock up on additional pairs of your tried-and-true favorites. Having the right shoes, properly fitted, is essential for a successful and comfortable intensive experience. If you anticipate needin
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May 11 min read


Introducing Eleve Dancewear
DSE is thrilled to bring you a new brand of dancewear! We are proud to offer our customers a large selcetion of high quality, beautiful dancewear from around the globe. We're sure you will fall in love with Eleve just as we have! "Rehearsal clothing should never add to a dancer’s insecurities. At Elevé, our goal is to create dancewear that is stylish, comfortable, and empowering—so you can focus on expressing yourself, having fun, and letting your inner designer shine. Wear E
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May 11 min read


Capezio Sale
2 days only ‼️ Save 25% on all Capezio products! This is the perfect time to prepare for picture days and recitals! Sale runs Fri 4/10 and Sat 4/11, discount applies to in-stock items only. Clearance items excluded.
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Apr 101 min read


Galentine's Giveaway!
Share the love this holiday weekend! Find our post on our Instgram page, comment and tag your dance bestie to tell us why they deserve to win a gift card to our store. Recipients must be able to pick up gift card in store. Contest runs 2/13 through 2/15 DSE Nikolay Influencers: Ava Buckhalt @ava_buckhalt and Emily Kim @_emily__kim_ Photographer: Ally Day Photography @ally_day_photography
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Feb 131 min read


We are Hiring!
Do you love dance, have a positive attitude, and take pride in your work? Then we’d love to meet you! Dance Supplies, Etc. is the largest dance supply store in the MD/DC/VA area, and is now hiring for both full and part-time positions. We offer fair wages, generous employee discounts, additional full-time benefits, and a wonderful job environment working alongside other great people that are as passionate about dance as you are! We provide endless room for growth and truly va
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Feb 102 min read


Competition Essentials
Competition season is here! It's a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and memories, but it sure is busy! Before the hustle and bustle make sure you're prepared. We have everything you need to stay organized and shine on stage! If the thought of transporting all your costumes, shoes, and other accessories gives you a headache that takes some of the fun out of your performance events, then the Backstage TravelRack Performance Bag is the answer you've been looking for! The TravelRack
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Jan 132 min read


12 Days of Christmas
As one of our annual traditions, we are happy to once again bring back our always popular "12 Days of Christmas Sale". Each day all items within a specific product category are on sale for 20% off, and on the final day receive 20% off any one item in our store! The daily schedule can be found below. It's a fantastic way to save while you shop for all the dancers in your life (and dance teachers too!). No coupon is necessary. Discounts good for in-store purchases and in-stock
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Dec 10, 20251 min read


Warmup Sale
Winter is just around the corner! Stock up on warmups and knitwear to keep you warm during those chilly studio days. Save 15% off in store, in stock purchases now through Sunday December 7 *Clearance items excluded *
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


Small Business Saturday
This Small Business Saturday we are especially grateful to all of our customers and your continued support. Celebrate with savings of 15% off storewide during the last days of our sale 🎉 Don't forget there are other ways to support small businesses as well! *Follow businesses on social media *Like and share posts *Tag a friend *Comment on something you like *Post a picture and tag the store *Leave a positive review Thank you for shopping with us!
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Nov 29, 20251 min read


Happy Thanksgiving
At this time of year, we are always reminded to give thanks for everything we have. We are so thankful to our employees, our customers, and the entire dance community. Your continued support helps us each and every day, and we could not do it without you. So that our staff may enjoy Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones, we will be adjusting our store hours as follows: Wednesday, 11/26: Open 10:00 - 4:00 Thursday, 11/27: Closed Friday, 11/28: Open 10:00 - 7:00 as normal
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Nov 26, 20251 min read


Black Friday/Small Business Saturday
We're celebrating Black Friday and Small Business Saturday all week long! Shop storewide and save 15% on all purchases, no coupoon neccessary. Discount applies to in stock items only. Clearance items excluded.
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Nov 24, 20251 min read


World Ballet Day 2025
Happy World Ballet Day 🩰 World Ballet Day is a global celebration for this beautiful art form. Ballet companies worldwide will stream and share content for Access becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025 from their individual platforms on November 12. Go to worldballetday.com for the list of participating companies, and get a behind-the-scenes look at professional ballet companies rehearsals and creative processes.
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Nov 12, 20251 min read


Dancer's Gift Guide 2025
Take a look at our curated gift guide for the dancer in your life! We have thousands of products (!!!) to choose from, so you're sure to find something for all the dancers in your life - from the baby ballerina to the professional artist! Don't forget we have gift cards as well, so they can shop our dancer's paradise themselves! Subscribe to our newsletter to get access to our Gift Guide—going out tomorrow! Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10-7pm, Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm
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Nov 9, 20251 min read


Ballet Rosa Soloist Search
Ballet Rosa is looking for dancers like you for their Soloist x Retailer program! Dancers are carefully selected by Ballet Rosa to partner with their local dance retailer to showcase Ballet Rosa products and drive traffic to retail stores. To Apply: 1. Complete the 2026 Application Form (link available in Instagram bio @ballet.rosa) 2. Post at least one Instagram Reel with the following: Why you want to be a Ballet Rosa Soloist Wearing your favorite Ballet Rosa garment Have
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Back to Dance Sale!
Our biggest sale of the year starts today! In addition to MD Tax Free Week, our entire store is 15% off. It's the perfect time to prepare...
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Aug 10, 20251 min read


Brand Ambassador Search
Our Brand Ambassador search begins! Now seeking talented, creative, and enthusiastic brand ambassadors who are passionate about dance and...
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Jul 5, 20251 min read


Summer Sale
June 25 - 29 You can save 15% on all tops and shorts! Shop all your favorite brands like Oh La La, Honeycut, and XO Dance for cute...
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Jun 25, 20251 min read


Nikolay Influencer Search 2025
Show off your Nikolay pointe shoes and apply to be our next Nikolay Influencer! You'll receive quartly boxes with pointe shoes,...
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Feb 18, 20251 min read


National Tutu Day
In celebration of National Tutu day we are offering 22% off all Leotards! Double the Love and also take 44% off all Clearance items!...
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Feb 11, 20251 min read


Holiday Hours
So that our staff may enjoy time with family and friends this holiday season we have adjusted our store hours on some days. Please look...
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Jan 28, 20251 min read
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