Stephanie Au is very knowledgeable about ballroom dance shoes. She was extremely helpful in my selection and purchase. I live far from Sunnyvale but was able to do everything online and on the phone with Stephanie. My shoes arrived promptly and the fit was perfect. read more

Stephanie, the owner, knows dance shoes and sells a variety of styles - from swing, to salsa, to tango, to... When you find a place with a high quality product as well as 5* customer service, you want to go back - and recommend! I purchased multiple pairs, Stephanie listened to my preferences and made great recommendations. The comfort of the shoes was surprising - no rubbing, soft material., and I danced for hours! I did have an issue with one pair that she went above and beyond to resolve - I couldn't be happier with the results. My partner tried on one pair of men's in-store and then choose three pairs from a catalogue. Every pair he ordered fit like a glove and have been tested on the dance floor. Stephanie really knows dance shoes and what's best for your foot size, dance style. She sells high quality and cares deeply about her customer experience. read more

I really recommend this business if you're interested in purchasing ballroom dance shoes. They have a good selection and every pair I have are sturdy and comfortable. The lady who helped me knew exactly what I needed for practice and performing. Lots of parking here too. It's in a shopping center and upstairs on El Camino Real. I would love to see a larger selection of dance sneakers. read more

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Stephanie and Christina are the best! They're both so knowledgeable on any questions I have about shoes comfort and the ballroom dance world! I love visiting and hearing their stories, I always leave with the biggest smile! I will recommend stopping here for all your ballroom dance needs read more

Excellent feedback and suggestions from the business owner and her employees, because of their vast knowledge of their products. Also a wide range of dance products to choose from. read more

I received the best service from Christine! I started ballroom dancing again and had ordered so many shoes online that just didn't work. I took the time to drive to Ballroom Connection and it was well worth it! They have a huge variety of beautiful shoes and experts to help you. I love my new shoes. They are so comfortable and I can easily dance in them! Thank you ladies! read more

Top noch service ! Christine and Stephanie are super helpful ! Great selection! Always prefer to try on in person ! Great selection of shoes ! American, German, etc. bedazzled, plain.... much better than guessing quality online ! Bought 2 pairs ! Higher heel to start the night then lower hill to end the night ! Thanks Stephanie for the great tip ! Also got a brush, and heel protectors ! Much needed ! read more

Stephanie helped me find the right shoes, she was very helpful and knowledgeable! Will definitely be going back when I need new shoes!

I purchased my 3rd pair of ballroom shoes from Stephanie and Ballroom Connection today. She runs an excellent business. She had all the styles and sizes I asked to try and offered good suggestions according to my needs without a pressure sell. She is friendly and professional. I always come to Ballroom connection for all my dance needs. read more

The Dr. said when I was born that I had the smallest feet he ever saw. They were also the widest. Old boyfriends called them paddles. They are hard to fit but of course I love shoes. I'm also a big (non-pro) dancer. Never sit down. Made the tryouts for the Pennsylvania Ballet School but wanted to be a cheerleader. Fast forward 30 years --- a few months ago I was on the hunt for really comfortable, stylish shoes for my daughter's wedding. There are non for wide short feet. Then I thought ballroom dance! Through the internet I found Ballroom connection. They level of customer service is amazing. They had me measure my feet with a tape measure to get the exact size, counseled me endlessly about fit and how to wear them. We decided on one size, then I needed more room in the toe box so they were great about the return. So the wedding shoes for April 25, 2026 DONE. Love them so much I'm getting the same ones in black for the rehearsal dinner. Stephanie is great. We word so well together whether it's by email or phone. I am telling all of my friends. The suede bottoms are just for the dance floor, but if you want to wear them outside, you can have a sole put on. I may just bring them in a bag everywhere I go. Highly recommend this business!! read more

I drove our 15 year old, who has had knee and ankle issues, 2 hours to Ballroom Connection to get her first pair of ballroom dance shoes because it was the closest place with multiple women's size 5ish options that she could try on in person. We were mostly helped by Christine, and some by owner Stephanie. It was one of the best shoe store customer service experiences I've had. Christine and Stephanie were incredibly patient, caring, and knowledgeable. Christine listened deeply to our daughter's feedback and helped her try on maybe 10 (!) different pairs ranging from women's to men's to children's sizes. I'm confident the pair she ultimately decided on is truly the winner for her situation. I'm SO grateful to Ballroom Connection and recommend them without hesitation. read more

We arrived around 12:05PM yesterday (store opens at noon) to purchase some dance shoes. A woman barged by us and opened the door and went inside, closing the door behind her and not saying one word to us. A bit confused, we let ourselves in. Still silent - not greeted or even addressed for several minutes. We finally had to say "hi, can we please try on a pair of shoes?" Terribly rude and unprofessional service. Not greeted or even acknowledged. Very disappointed and would not recommend this store. You can purchase many of their brands online. read more

Glad I came here they are extremely knowledgeable and have great quality shoes. I left confident that the shoes I bought were a great match. read more

The ballroom show store in the Bay Area. (I'd stop here. But Yelp protests). You can go somewhere else, but you're probably doing it wrong. I've danced and taught ballroom, Standard, Latin, Smooth, and Rhythm for 20 years, Swing and Salsa for closer to 30 so please don't argue. The staff are experts and that is what most folks need when buying dance shoes. Now go buy dance shoes and clothes. Fin. read more

The staff at Ballroom Connection was very accommodating and informative about the correct sizing for my foot type. The specific practice shoe I wanted was not available at the time of the fitting, but they kindly offered to add me to their call-back list to notify me when the size was in stock. A few weeks later then updated me when the shoe was available, was able to immediately order over the phone and received the pair in a timely manner. Trying out the pair I initially had doubts about the slightly loose fit at my heels, but another phone call with Stephanie clarified the best way to make the shoe fit better with narrow heels. My new practice shoes now fit perfectly and comfortably and definitely were worth the wait! Highly would recommend visiting this store if you're a beginner dancer and looking to upgrade your dance shoes for a better fit and quality (beyond what Amazon offers). read more

Second time I come to buy dance shoes here. Never again. First time I bought two pairs for my mom spending $500. Had a completely different experience. Today the employees were Rude and impatient. I was about to buy a pair or crown shoes, but that particular pair was very poorly made with glue coming out all around the soles. The lady who was bringing me shoes to try was clearly annoyed with me trying on a number of pairs (I have narrow feet). I asked her whether she had another pair of the same crown shoes in my size and she said NO these shoes are made by hand so they won't be perfect like a machine. I said well the ones you have on display are made very well. She said it's not our fault and they were made by another employee at the crown company. Honestly after that experience I lost all desire to buy from this store or come back here. I will buy the same shoes from the crown website. read more

Bought my first pair of ballroom shoes here years ago. Stopped in a few weeks back to try on some practice wear and ended up buying about four pieces. The sales person was so helpful and friendly with finding pieces that would fit my body shape and the style of dance I would be using the clothes for. read more

How I wish Stephanie and her store were located close to me instead of on the opposite coast. It's so very difficult to know what shoes to buy when you can't try them on in person. In search of replacement practice, rhythm, and smooth shoes that will allow me to comfortably dance with recovering plantar fasciitis in one foot and a developing big toe bunion and arthritis in the other, Stephanie couldn't have been more helpful. She responded to my message with a phone call and we spent more than half an hour figuring out what shoes might work best for me. It was an education in how shoes should fit. And she even gave me advice on orthotics for my practice shoes, ones she has used herself for years. And then to top everything off, Stephanie boxed and shipped three pairs of shoes to me the very same day! When they arrived, the shoes turned out to be a bit too big. Once again, we talked and Stephanie quickly mailed out replacement shoes. I value her opinion and experience as a ballroom dancer herself and she couldn't have been nicer! Thanks, Stephanie, for all your help. You have a loyal customer in me! read more

Stephanie, the owner really knows her shoes! She is incredibly helpful, patient and insightful regarding what shoe would work best with your foot shape. I left poor but happy. Customer service is top notch. I highly recommend this store for your ballroom shoe needs! read more

Great store to shop for dance shoes, clothes, etc. Excellent personal service from knowledgeable staff. My "go to" place. Rosemary M. read more

I called, left message, and received a call right back. Extremely responsive to messages through the website and email. Immediately knew what type of shoe I needed. Extremely helpful. read more

This place is awesome. We tried everywhere in the Bay Area and drove from Richmond to check it out. If you need ballroom shoes, this is where you have to go. The lady was nice and super knowledgeable. She helped us with our fit. We bought four pairs of shoes and they were reasonably priced. Especially when you consider that you can try them on and get fitting advice. 5 stars! read more

4 years later, I continue to come back to buy my dance shoes here. The best part about Ballroom Connection is the people. Stephanie and Joel provide the best customer service there. I originally told them my size was 6.5, because I tried a pair on two weeks ago at a different location. I was greeted with both 6.5 and 6, as soon as I stepped in the door. After trying both on, size 6 fits me better - Stephanie knows her shoes! Apparently she checked my history before I showed up and I bought a range of shoes from size 5.5 to 6.5, and she knows the brand, Crown, runs big. That's why she suggested I try on size 6. Saved me a lot of time and feel very pleased to be treated like a VIP customer! read more

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Have been coming to them for over 10 years!! The only dance shoe store I recommend my students to get their shoes. Very professional and understand the value of having great dance shoes!! Stephanie and Christopher you guys are awesome!! Hurry and open up a store in the Tri-valley read more

Purchased a beautiful pair of salsa shoes today! Owner was super nice and helpful. Highly recommend this store if you're looking for great customer service and a good fitting. read more

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Successfully purchased a beautiful pair of dance shoes in a style and color that is comfortable and fits well! I was greeted immediately upon entrance on a Saturday afternoon and was helped by a very patient and knowledgeable salesperson. She listened to what I was looking for and suggested and brought out multiple styles for me to try. Excellent service and won't hesitate to return. Highly recommend. read more

I don't even know where to start! I came here on the way to my salsa lesson to get some proper dancing shoes. I called ahead to make sure that the store carried what I need. When I arrived at the store (driving from East Bay), Stephanie greeted me and thoroughly helped me out. I let her know my budget as well as what I was looking for. She sized me perfectly (as dance shoes have different sizes from street shoes) and gave options to the shoes based on what I was looking for. The shoes are perfect!!! But it doesn't stop there! I also had an issue with the floor that I was dancing on not being designed for proper dance shoes (the shoes are not the problem!). I reached out to Ballroom Connection again and asked for advice. Stephanie has gone above and beyond to help me make adjustments to my shoes without ruining the actual shoe! I cannot recommend this place enough! Wonderful customer service, attentive employees and more importantly, employees that have done professional dancing before! If I could give this place 1000 stars, I would! I will definitely be returning! read more

This review is long overdue. I started ballroom dance several years ago and bought my first pair of Latin shoes here. Then I went back for standard shoes since our studio required that we take both Latin and standard. The staff here were so helpful and always tried to help me find the perfect size. I never ordered online from other sources cuz I could try on different brands and sizes in the store to see which one fit the best for me. The owner Stephanie even gave me tips on how to stay on this sports long. I took her advice and started training my core. During my dancing years I was at my physical shapes. Love this store . read more

At the recommendation of our Ballroom Dance Instructor, Christopher Li, we drove from Sunol to Sunnyvale to the shoe Shop Ballroom Connection. Upon entering the store we were impressed with the inventory showing us numerous choices for both men and women. Also, as we entered the store, the owner, Stephanie Au, greeted us and started the conversation of what type of dancing we planned on doing and what we thought we wanted in shoes. She then suggested shoes that were more suited for us. It was very clear she knew her business very well. We both were very happy with the service and have decided that this is the go to store for dancing shoe needs bar non. read more

The dance studio where we went to start learning how to ballroom dance suggested that I buy dancing shoes. I came here since it was near by. Overall experience was that they did were snooty to non-competitors. Reasons: 1. I asked to have strapped heels and the S.A says "oh yeah I would never give a non-competitor strapless heels" 2. I said that the shoes he GAVE ME to try on did not fit and S.A says "oh well these are for competitors so they would have been able to wear these". However they were loose! 3. Kept mentioning that because we were non-competitors in almost every conversation when we were looking or trying on shoes. I go shoe shopping and most S.As never mention anything about your experience about wearing certain type of shoes! If someone doesn't like the shoe, they don't like the shoe! doesn't have to mean it's because they are a competitor or not! And even if it's for competitors, what's the point of mentioning that over and over again like beating a dead horse! read more

I love dancing and wanted shoes that would be comfortable for dancing for my wedding. Ballroom Connection helped me create custom wedding shoes that I loved! The shoes took a couple months to arrive, and they were definitely worth the wait. I wore these 2.5-inch heels for 9 hours without blisters, which is impressive for any shoe. :) (I did break them in before hand during dance classes.) Thank you Ballroom Connection! read more

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Stephanie at Ballroom connection made my shoe shopping experience exceptional. I live near Tucson, Arizona and don't have a source of ballroom dance supplies. I needed a pair of smooth shoes and didn't know what size to purchase let alone style or brand. She asked me to measure my foot, length and width. She measured shoes in the store and came up with a size, brand and style. It took a few tries but it fits and looks beautiful. Thank you for such wonderful customer service, it is greatly appreciated! Lynn P. read more

SIZE SHAMERS! This store has an employee that told me that there are alot of big girls like me coming in lately. As I tried on shoes, he called my feet "BEEFY", Yes...like a cow! When I responded that I was offended he seemed amused, definitely no remorse. If I didn't need the shoes immediately I would never have given this discriminatory store my business. I was there to buy shoes for a healthy new habit, and I was greeted with judgement. Such a HUGE disappointment, this store is an embarrassment to the art of dance! read more

My fiance and I are preparing a first dance for our wedding and Arthur Murray recommended that we visit Ballroom Connection for shoes. I had an amazing experience thanks to Chris. He was super helpful in helping me choose the style that would be most appropriate for the dance we are performing. When I mentioned this was for my wedding and that I was looking for the highest heel possible, he pulled a shoe from the back room that ended up being perfect! He even took the time to explain how the shoe should fit and feel and had recommendations for sizing. They didn't have my size, but were able to special order it. Delivery was quick (about one week) and they didn't charge for shipping. Upon delivery, they called me to pick up the shoes and had me try them on to make sure the fit was perfect. They were even able to punch additional holes into the ankle strap on the spot to ensure that the shoe didn't fall off. 5 stars for excellent service! read more

I am a professional ballroom dance instructor and former United States Rhythm Champion. This location is where I have bought my shoes and other teaching supplies since the very first day of my career and is where I have sent dozens of happy students during those years. One of the best things Ballroom Connection has going for it is Stephanie herself. She is very knowledgeable and connected to the ballroom community in the greater Bay Area. She provides good information as far as how the shoe should fit, what kind of shoe you should have, the difference between brands, and much more. When coming in, I would recommend letting her know who your instructor is and where you are taking lessons. This already will give her an idea of what your needs are better than you may realize and as a result, she will give you your best options. As someone who is also very connected to much of the ballroom community, I can tell that those who did not have the most optimal of experiences may not have enough initial information before coming in, leaving them unable to appreciate and understand what the store has to offer. Shoes come in all shapes, sizes, widths, heel heights (especially for women), and even colors. Besides fashion purposes, these details change what the shoe is made for (Latin versus Ballroom, Social versus competitive, beginner versus experienced). Want to try out social dancing? Great. Stephanie will bring out comfortable and flexible brands with low-heels in the color of your choice. Need a pair of competitive dance shoes? Out come the skin-toned, higher-heeled, form-fitting shoes. Yes, your first pair of shoes will be uncomfortable no matter what. You get used to it, I promise. Yes, you will probably need a shoe brush. Overall, this good base of knowledge has made it easy to put my trust in Stephanie to take care of all of my students. As far as brands go, you will especially find a large selection of Go Go Dance, which are not really my favorite, but make a good choice for beginners, and Stephanie's which I usually encourage students with long-term goals to invest in. Ballroom dancing tends to be pricy in general and being thrifty with the shoes get you nowhere as you need to see this as an investment (would you give your racehorse crappy horseshoes?) Stephanie's are my go-to choice for beginners as they're more well-made compared to their Go Go counterparts and in the more recent years, have started to be more creative with their designs, bringing them closer to par with the European brands you may find. For serious competitive dancers, you are in luck. Ballroom Connection carries some of my recommended brands, including Ray Rose, and more recently, Aida's, which used to be very difficult to obtain. These two brands are particularly unique for being more accommodating towards those with different needs (e.g. wide feet, different heels, a darker finish, etc). Other European brands such as Supadance and Internationals can also be found here, but the aforementioned two are my personal recommendations. The small practice floor is definitely a nice bonus as it lets you try out the shoe on actual floor. Remember, you need these shoes to do more than just look pretty on your feet. You can also find other supplies, such as dance manuals (which teachers use for their certification exams), DVDs (these tend to pricey anywhere you look. I also would recommend using the DVDs to supplement private lessons versus replacing them. I promise you, that never works. You need someone to give you feedback if you don't know what you're doing and a DVD can't do that), practice skirts and pants, and more. For people who plan on coming in for the first time, have your instructor give you information on the shoe you need. Assuming that they are knowledgeable enough, they should tell you exactly what to look for in detail, thus making your trip and experience and optimal one. Can't remember it? Write it down. Hope this review helps. As I stated, dozens and dozens of students over the years and every single one of them has had their needs satisfied. read more

Wanted to buy a ballroom dance DVD for a friend and they were super nice in helping me find one that would suit my friend's interests and level the best. They do have a wide selection of professional ballroom dance DVDs for any dance you can think of - some are around $25 and the more advanced detailed ones are around $50 so don't expect to find anything cheap here. Bottom line: Good place for hardcore (or hardcore to be) ballroom dancers to get their shoes and DVDs. Great cust service. read more

As a competitive ballroom latin dancer, I can tell you it is one of the biggest essentials to have the perfect shoe that fits YOUR feet. My feet are pretty wide and I tend to be really picky with how the heels look, so finding shoes that I actually like and fit well in is difficult. Stephanie has managed to please me every single time! She can also custom order shoes for you from the best brands of available. My trust in shoes lies with her! read more

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They carry Stephanie dance shoes (which are wonderful quality salsa shoes that are very flexible but have a nicely padded sole--although not nearly snug enough for my feet). However, they don't have smaller sizes (less than 6 or 6.5) and the service wasn't nice at all. Meh. read more

Alright, so my family has been ballroom dancing socially for decades now and you would figure my family would know the best places to get your dancing shoes. They definitely did not know anything about Ballroom Connection. Ballroom Connection, although small, has a great selection of high quality shoes. I've been to other stores that have a huge selection, with very poor quality shoes and service. The owner of the store is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Ask her about fit, style and comfort. She will tell you exactly like it is. I would only purchase shoes at this location. She also sells cd's and dvd's, but personally I think it's a rip-off...so don't even bother. It's way over priced. Otherwise, the experience and selection alone for shoe shopping is exceptional. You should definitely go here for your first pair of ballroom dance shoes. read more

I had a little different experience than the reviews above. The lady was pretty aloof. Helpful, but aloof. There was not a lot of selections for shoes. On top of that, if you take a closer look, some look a little defective. The Go Go i was going to purchase had really bad stitching that came off easily. On 3 of the shoes I was considering, the holes on the straps were very crooked -- to the point that it was so close to the edge as if going to break when you dance in it. Also, on one of the shoe, there was a run-off stitch that went across the side of the shoe! I asked for another pair, but the lady said they only carried one shoe of each kind in the backroom. (That is kind of hard to believe) If you go to Amazon, Dance4Less.com, etc. there is A LOT more variety and better quality. I got cuter Go Go's for $15 less plus $5 shipping. It shipped fast too! Ordered it on Monday, and I recieved it that Friday. The Go Go's didn't have the bad stitchings or the crooked strap holes. No run-away stiches either! Very comfy. This makes me kind of wonder if the store was selling defects... Anyone else noticed these defects? Or maybe it was the luck of the draw. *shrugs* read more