Went to buy dance wear for ballet for my sister and I'm so glad I came across this store. Walked in…read moreand the place was spacious and had lots of dance wear in stock (ballet, gymnastics etc). They were alll so cute and pretty!!! They helped us pick out the perfecg ballet shoes & leotards. Would come back again and I recommend this place if you or your kids are buying dance wear!

This place is massive and has the best selection of dancewear I have come across in the GTA. It is…read morea bit of a trek from downtown but definitely worth it. They carry so many brands and up to date styles and everything is nicely organized. The space itself is airy and spacious. They have a really comprehensive selection from warm ups, to activewear, to shoes, and accessories. There are lots of change rooms and everything is super clean. The staff when I went were friendly and knowledgable about their products. If you can't make it down to the shop, they have a really well organized online store as well. However, I would suggest checking the size charts of each individual brand carefully as I find a lot of variation between different brands' sizing. Tights are final sale but you can return/exchange unworn leotards within 60 days.

I went for a pair of pants to dance in. There were like 4 or 5 girls on a Sunday afternoon and I…read morewas the only one in the store! I'm guessing they are busier earlier in the day. Anyway, they were super nice and helpful and asked about what kind of dancing I do and where. I tried on about 5 pairs of pants in varying sizes and it took me about an hour but they didn't even blink an eye. Totally sweet team there! The pants are fantastic and for less than Lululemon or a similar style with a lot of nice extra features like an iPod pocket and runchable pant cuffs. Highly recommended for dance gear!

As a ballet novice, this whole situation may have been my fault based on my lack of knowledge…read more Allow me to explain. I came to get my first pair of pointe shoes. The process was lovely and the fitter was knowledgeable and nice. Being my first time I was NOT knowledgeable and felt unsure. I left with a pair of Suffolk Prequels. I showed them to my instructor because I had a gut feeling they were not right. She didn't like them either. I returned for a re-fitting. I had the same fitter. We returned to Suffolks again and I ended up with a pair of Suffolk Spotlights. I showed them to my instructor and they were much better. Once I started my class in them, they fell apart VERY quickly and my foot began sinking in them by week 6. The shank split and they were too wide. I should mention I was taking an intro class where most of our exercises were at the barre. Everyone I know from these intro classes was given Suffolks at the Shoe Room. Everyone I know selected a different brand for their second pair. Given the emphasis on Suffolk shoes from this shop, I tried a different place and had a better experience and ended up with better shoes.

I had an excellent experience here for pointe shoes. For my first pair, I went to another store and…read moreended up with a really awful fit: too wide, bad quality company etc. I decided to try out the Danceshoppe because they carry many brands like Bloch and Russian Pointe. You don't have to make an appointment, which is nice. I ended up with a pair of Bloch Amelie and I am so happy with them compared to my first pair. They were the first shoe the fitter chose. She allowed me to try on numerous other pairs and was very helpful while I talked it out. They really are so much better than my first pair where I was sinking and unable to really "get over the box". Now I can easily get over the box and they look stunning! Also, if you are not into sewing your ribbons and elastics they offer the service for a reasonable price.

THE place to buy pointe shoes in the GTA. I bought my first pair of pointe shoes here. They have a…read morewide selection of brands (repetto, bloch, capezio, grishko, chacott, freed, sansha etc.) and very knowledgeable and patient staff. If they don't have the shoes you want, they can do special orders as well. They keep a record of your purchases in the computer so you can keep track of which styles you liked or didn't like and what size you are in different brands. Danceshoppe also carries anything else you need for dance class - soft shoes (ballet/jazz/ballroom), beautiful Mirella leotards, warm-ups, accessories, dance bags, and DVDs/CDs/books/magazines. A bit out of the way (Sheppard, west of Yonge) but worth it.

Please consider where you get pointe shoes fitted as I would say, stay away from Gabie's Boutique…read morein Newmarket. They call themselves "experts" in fitting pointe shoes, but that's not the case. Unfortunately my daughter had a very poor experience with the recommended shoe and fit, and while I understand that it's outside the return/replacement policy, the arrogance in response from the store is astounding. They don't care to make the situation right when they were clearly wrong in their recommendation and not only contributed to a horrible experience by a first time pointe shoe user, but also jeopardized her foot health in the process. Of course, they don't see it that way and say that they would never have said this or that. They hide behind "come in and let us have a look and see if we can recommend anything to improve the situation...if not, we may offer a discount on another shoe if this one can't be worn". As I said to the store owner, if I need to buy another pair of pointe shoes, I will be doing it at another establishment, not their store. I'm saddened that my daughter's experience was marred by their lack of knowledge and an incorrect recommendation and improper fit.

From the owner: Dancers' dreams begin with the right dance shoes and apparel. Your passion for dance is something…read morethat we share here at Gabie's Boutique. At our store in Newmarket, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to help you find the dance equipment you need to make your dance dreams come true. Whether you're looking for your first pair of pointe shoes for ballet beginners or you're graduating to the next level, it's important to have properly fitting shoes to support your feet. With over 30 years of experience in fitting dance shoes for ballet, jazz, tap and more, we can help you find the perfect pair. Visit our boutique today to see what else we have in store.

Amazing teachers and staff. Fantastic facility and range of classes. Adult classes are really well…read moreexecuted. Pianist is professional and works in tune with the teacher and students. Great experience

Located inside Markville Mall on the lower level, a bit busy for a Thursday afternoon. Lots of…read moreitems on clearance but still overpriced. I walked in looking for Camelbak Rogue Light hydration backpack and the Camelbak Hydropak for daily use, priced at $119, and $99 respectively. Amazon sells at $78 and $69 respectively with free shipping to my front door. I bought two pairs of ON Cloudflyer and CloudSwift running shoes the other day at Winners for $119 and $99 respectively. At Sporting Life these were priced at $200. Same exact shoe. Great store will cool stuff #sportinglife

Sportlife quality depreciated greatly over the years to the point a Scaucony shoe I wore for a…read moremonth with daily use has already has the front seems come undone and the front plastic rubber part come off the shoes. Their reasoning for denying a return was "this is just how shoes are."