Get Dancing… On the Floor!

Dance has always been a popular pursuit for children, and why wouldn’t it be? It allows kids to expend energy and express emotions while fulfilling their desire for dress-up and role-play. Many find it’s an excellent alternative to traditional sports for fun, fitness, and friend making. Dance also has a tendency to bring out a bit of the glam diva instinct, with girls gravitating toward eye-catching costumes and accessories where diversity and variety are key. The Giggle Guide^® applauds the following brands for leading the troupe: Lexi-Luu, Pomchies, Funky Diva, and Sassi Designs.

Lexi-Luu is On Point for Dance Class

It’s not always easy to find appropriate dancewear for elementary-school children. Lately, there’s an emphasis on dance togs being hip, flirty and sophisticated, but that design direction can sometimes be taken to extremes. Most moms of children involved in dance have come across at least one skin-baring, bling-covered outfit that’s made them cringe. However, some dancewear designers have taken a turn for the tamer. Lexi-Luu, an L.A.-based company, brings a unique, yet practical approach to children’s dancewear.

Lexi-Luu’s founder, Shey Blanchet, is a clothing designer who first made her mark in the 1980s, when Spandex was the newest and hottest fabric on the scene. Today, she’s still doing great things with the stretchy fabric in the genre of fashion where it’s most popular: dancewear. Blanchet cites her granddaughters (both dance aficionados) as her inspiration. She wanted to give young dancers fun, colorful, comfortable options that have just the right balance of sweetness and sass. And she does a great job; these designs are a little girl’s dream. They’re bright, light, and airy, with just enough ruffle and lace to help girls perfect the twirl!

You’ve got to keep on your toes in the changing dancewear world. Fill your dance card at www.lexiluu.com

Pomchies Match All the Colors of the Win

Pomchies are one of those products that catch a little girl’s attention immediately. It’s a simple concept; hair scrunchies that look like pom-poms. These fun and color-coordinated hair accessories items are perfect to match sport teams, dance squads, school colors, and a variety of everyday attire.

Pomchies appeal covers a wide range of ages, from toddlers to teens. The little ones can wear them on pigtails and braids, while older kids give them their own unique spin with creative uses from head to toe (and wrists), to support and celebrate their team spirit.

Pomchies are most popular among girls who participate in dance, cheerleading, and gymnastics. Pomchies are offered in a parade of the most popular school spirit color combinations, as well as a variety of other hues. Pomchies are made of the same stretch Lycra material found in swimsuits, so they’re washable and suitable for just about any weather.

Pomchies, LLC has also introduced Pom Shoes. These pom-poms attach easily to Croc-style shoes, sneakers or skates to help kids show spirit from head to toe.

To lift your sales spirit, stock some good cheer at www.pomchies.com

Funky Diva Keeps It Movin’ on the Dance Floor

When a dancer reaches her teen years, style becomes more important than ever. She wants to look and feel like a star, dressing in fashions inspired by her favorite celebrities. With hip-hop, jazz, and other modern dance styles in the media spotlight, young dancers have plenty of opportunities to see the latest dancewear fashions and to pick their favorite styles. Whether the flavor is hip-hop, jazz, modern, or Latin, Funky Diva knows what moves in comfortable performance wear.

The Hollywood-based company headed by COO Chris Hendrix carries a wide variety of outfits with a decidedly urban vibe. Dance shorts, skirts, jumpsuits and printed tops are colorful, contemporary, and visually exciting. They also offer a few different types of footwear, including rhinestone-studded flat-heeled boots, and sheer printed half-socks.

For parents with younger dancers in the family, Funky Diva offers Duck Crossing, their line of dancewear for children aged 4 to 10. Some of Duck Crossing’s designs follow Funky Diva’s graffiti-style urban theme, while others are more classic and suitable for traditional ballet. They’re all very cute and designed with appropriate modesty for youngsters.

With the influence of urban music rooted firmly in popular culture, Funky Diva’s street-chic style is sure to be a hit out on the floor. You may have this dance(wear) at www.funkydiva.net

Dancers Flip for Backpacks by Sassi Designs

Sassi Designs is a dancewear accessory company based in Seabrook, Texas. It specializes in tote bags that come in a variety of unique and fun shapes and designs.

Dance, cheerleading and gymnastics require a child to carry costumes and accessories to classes, shows or events. Gear can be heavy, so backpacks have to be well designed to ensure kids can carry their belongings in comfort and safety. Practicality isn’t the only factor, though; style is high on the list of prima performers.

The everyday sports bag isn’t often the choice of a jazzy-conscious young dancer, and Sassi Designs is happy to provide some fashionable and functional alternatives. For gymnasts and dancers, there are pretty pastel backpacks; zebra-print totes; and even a tutu-shaped bag for the little ballerina! For cheerleaders, there are uniform-shaped bags in various colors and sling bags emblazoned with “Cheer.”

If you’re looking for apparel, Sassi has a limited collection of shirts available that partner with their dance theme. Sassi also offers a line of dance-themed gift-wrap to use for birthdays and other important events in the young dance enthusiast’s life.

Put some sass in your savvy specialty wear and bags at www.sassidesigns.net