This shop has EVERYTHING for young and adult dancers. Amazing that a guy can come in here and find size 10.5 jazz shoes. I thought we would have to order them , but they were here!! The focus is on girls and ladies. They have so many costumes and accessories. Definitely the first place to try for anything dance related. read more

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The point shoe fitting was great! Very patient and attentive. Will definitely be back.

If you've ever been given a last minute task to find ballet and tap shoes because someone forgot to buy them on Amazon, well, thank heavens for San Jose Dancewear. Because someone forgot to buy those, and I had to find them, and this place had everything we needed. The store itself is large and filled to the brim with... stuff. Mostly dance stuff, but also other stuff. It's a very full place with lots of things to look at. As someone with no knowledge of dancing, it didn't really catch my eye. The service was good although it took a while to find the right specific shoes. I took this opportunity to wander around the store as if I was a young child, and in the back they have a Halloween section that's kind of hidden. It was kind of spooky, actually, with nobody back there, tons of boxes, and an eerie quietness that made me think "why do you think people in horror movies are dumb when you're acting like one yourself?" Creepy back area aside, this place seems to have everything a dancer could want. They take credit cards and have limited parking out front, although there might be street parking not too far away. read more

Last minute ballet enrollment means last minute shoe search. I am so grateful this place has easy parking, a good location, and is open until 7pm during the week. The gal working there was very helpful and the perfect balance of helping without hovering. She even asked where we were taking classes for discount eligibility. Awesome! We will be back. read more

We had a great shopping experience here. From the time we walked in to the time I was paying for new dance shoes for my daughter I felt completely taken care of. We got a great tour of everything that was in the shop. Boy they have everything theater make up, leos, under garments, dances shoes and even an amazing back room with halloween costumes. We can't wait to go back. read more

We my daughters go there to get their point shoes fitted. Always a great experience.

My high schooler needed specific dance shoes for choir and nude color tights as well. This place was extremely helpful both on the phone and in person when we got there. We were going to order online, but trying on the shoes in person is so much better. Each brand can have drastic size differences. It is one of a kind. read more

Great place, lots of staples and fun stuff. Kitten is real helpful. I'll be back when I have more time as I know there are great performance costumes to be assembled here! read more

Great selection and affordable prices! Very friendly customer service. Everything you need for dance. read more

Gotta love "Antique Row" for all the zany shops that runs amuck in this San Carlos neighborhood. This is just one of them. Let's get to the point: I believe there are two stores in one. One side sells the costumey stuff (left) and magic tricks. The other sells the dance wear, shoes, and crazy head costumes (right). Prices: kind of expensive for the dance wear. I saw this 90s Blossom looking hat for $38 bucks. Excuse me? Hot shorts for $54? No thanks. Sorry Shrinkle, I love you but I hate shipping costs, I'd rather buy my Kryolan face paint/eye color here. Although, I was sort of nervous that they don't push them fast as they should...so the makeup might have been sitting there for months. The lady assisting me was really cool and knows her makeup stuff. I wanted some glow in the dark stuff, and told her that I just wanted to go all out for a Peaches show. They didn't have any that wasn't latex so she showed me some alternatives (day glo face paint). The man who assisted me previously was really nice, and assisted me immediately from the front. I can tell these people know their stuff. It's a fun place to hop in for kicks and check out their crazy costume selections. read more

First time coming here for ballet attire, Great customer service very casual and it was very easy to find items and they also had a lot of variations of outfits and shoes! If you are a student you get 10% off your purchase! read more

Great place and selection I would come back here to get more things, they have a lot of Halloween stuff too

My wife called the store to reserve two items for my daughter The next day when she was there, she noticed that the package for the fishnet was opened, so she want to open the package to check before make payment. She was told by the store clerk/manager that she has to pay before she can open the package. Upon payment, my wife checked the fishnet inside and it was broken, wife ask for refund since it was the last one in store. Return was refused and saying only credit to be issued, asking the name of the the clerk/ manager was refused, asking to speak to store owner was refused.. Come on... can you just package broken item , reseal it and take no responsibility at all! Now we have the store credit, but hate to to come back to shop anything because the store without a soul The worst store experience ever!!!! read more

We needed ballet shoes right away for a dance exam; and Griffin searched high and low for the size even going as far as calling other dance stores. Although we weren't able to find them due to a national ballet shoes shortage, my daughter and I were very impressed with her attitude and service. Thank you, Griffin, we will be back! read more

Kitten was awesome! She was so busy cause she was the only one there but she knew who was next and was focused on trying to help everyone. I had a picture of the foot size drawn on a napkin and she already knew what I needed didn't have to explain. She grabbed the sizes for me and rang me up I was out of there during my lunch in 10-15 minutes! read more

Kitten greated me as soon as i came in and gave me her undivided attention. I love this place. Thanks to her i was able to buy the shoes i needed for my Dance Company. I highly suggest SJ DanceWear Thanks so much read more

Today was my child's first dance class and instead of buying online I decided to go into this store. When I entered there was no hello or even an acknowledgement from the sales associate. I proceeded to look through the clothes with my toddler in tow. I couldn't seem to find a size appropriate for a 2 year old so I asked the sales associate, "How is the sizing done on these?" "It goes by their size in clothes." He then goes back up looking down at the front desk to do whatever he was doing before. "She's a 2T and I can't seem to find her size anywhere." He looks up, this time with a more obvious annoyance. "Well that's a toddler size." THANK YOU CAPTAIN OBVIOUS. He made no motion to help me. He waved me off and said they should be "over there somewhere." Now I wonder, as a small business owner myself, is this how you treat customers? Because it's abhorrent. Not only did you lose $200 to Amazon, I'll go ahead and pass on this experience to all the mothers in my daughter's ballet class. Could have had a customer for life, at the beginning of her dance life but you've officially lost that. Thanks for literally nothing. read more

I came here a couple of times for regular dance wear and once for pointe shoe fitting. The lady that fits you is honestly so nice and funny!! She's also very patient and tries many shoe models on you. Best pointe shoe fitting experience I've had so far I totally recommend. read more

"Where are the booty shorts?" The last time I came here I was looking for booty shorts to wear under a costume. At most places you'd find 2-3 options. Not Victoria's! Not only did they have at least 10 brands of booty shorts, they had at least 10 different styles for each brand. Incredible! I was able to be extremely picky on the exact qualities I wanted, and stood staring at the hundreds of options. I was in booty short heaven. As a stage performer of musical theater, I know I'll find what I need at Victoria's. Attire and shoes for dance rehearsals or classes? Check. Show makeup? Check. Costumes galore? Check. I'm gonna go out on a limb here... temporary tattoos? Yes. Emphatic check. They seem to have it all! What they DON'T have is consistently solid customer service. When it gets busy, you might as well consider yourself left for dead. The only reason I ever find anything myself is because I've been shopping for dance shoes/attire for 20+ years, so I've become *somewhat* familiar with the process by now. I still need help finding things in a store that has a huge inventory though, and I know that I will get that help eventually. TIP: Only go here when you have time to be patient while waiting for assistance. TIP2: This is your one-stop shop for booty shorts! read more

Victoria's on the inside looks like most costume shops on Halloween day - it is a complete disaster with fake mustaches, elephant heads, wigs, tutus and much more strewn all about wily-nily. This makes exploring it entertaining, but actually finding something you want a little challenging. Luckily the salespeople were more than happy to help us find the Dolly Parton wig and fake ta-tas that Connie needed to complete her costume. Prices were fairly reasonable and they seemed to have an okay selection of actual dancers' stuff like costumes, shoes, etc. This definitely isn't a spot to dash into if you're in a hurry, but if you've got time to explore it could be worth your while to stop on in. read more

The store is great, but the salesperson is a nightmare! She's so busy talking (bragging about her greatness) and bustling about that even with an appointment for a shoe fitting, we spent an hour and a half in the store... Most of that time was spent waiting for said salesperson to actually complete the fitting. read more

If I could give this establishment zero stars, I would. HORRIBLE Customer Service: When we walked in, we were not greeted, nor did anyone ask if we needed assistance. I walked around looking for the shoes and finally found them. After finding the size my daughter needed had to be ordered, the young man in the back told me he'd help me w/ her make-up, stockings & placing the order for the shoes. He said he'd meet me @ the front of the store. After waiting for 10 minutes, I had to go back to get him. He asked, "Did you need anymore help?"....I thought I was dreaming...I said, "Yes, you said you'd help me w/ her make-up, stockings & placing the order of the shoes." He said, "Oh...Yeah" then gave me the box for the shoes and told me to just bring it up to the front; someone else would help me. RUDE workers: When I finally got around to asking the man in the front about the stockings, some older woman interrupts our conversation to talk to him. I asked him again, and she just kept talking. Ugh!...So then I angrily said, "I NEED STOCKINGS FOR MY DAUGHTER!"...I gave her the brand of the stockings & she asked what size I needed....then asks if "One Size Fits All" was ok....Again...are they kidding me? Oy Vey!.....On to the make-up. The man who helped w/ the foundation to match my daughter's skin, forgot the color he used and we had to start all over again. What kind of morons do they hire here? UNORGANIZED. PERIOD. Unfortunately we have to go back when the shoes come in...Otherwise, I would NOT shop here again. read more

I only give this place 4 stars because I have only been here and Natasha's Attic. I definitely like it better than Natasha's Attic. I'm not a dancer, but it seems that the quality of the materials here were higher than that of Natasha's Attic because they are more performance oriented rather than just for Halloween. I like to make costumes for fun and to me, there are two types of qualities of costumes... The walmart type of costumes you can buy at Halloween, and the higher-quality performance based costumes. Victoria's had both while Natasha's Attic seemed to have the former. As the name suggests, Victoria's caters to more dancers. I saw more dancers shopping there than at Natasha's. The service was pretty good as well. It seemed like half the people there were working there just to earn money rather than because they liked what they did, but they were still responsive to customers and immediately knew where everything was... which was astonishing to me because the place looks like a giant warehouse that someone just piled stuff into. It's mind boggling. Natasha's Attic service seemed nice, but for the amount of people in there when i went (it wasn't even near halloween) there were only two people working. They were genial and customer oriented, but the service was slow. I think they also do custom costumes, there was an area where people could try on their costumes, pair it with dancing shoes, and check it out in front of a huge panel mirror. Their prices were cheaper than Natasha's Attic and their selection was larger... about 3X larger. They have everything costume related from wigs to makeup to stockings to shoes. I only went in looking for a red fedora. At Victoria's the fedora was a fake velvet and made of a thick, sturdy material. At Natasha's the red fedora was a cheap cloth-cardboard mix... just like a hat you can buy at walmart. =P I suggest coming here before going anywhere else. read more

Save your time and sanity. This place is a MESS and the staff is beyond rude. Not quirky rude, but just straight up rude! There is hardly any space to walk and if you need to find something you are on your own. I had no idea anyone actually worked here until after helping myself to look at Halloween makeup. Someone shouts "do you need help?" Uh yes, I've been standing here for like 10 min, went looking for help and NOW you want to help me. When I asked for help in finding gloves for my shopping companion he tried to locate the gloves and after about 2 minutes of squeezing between isles he found them. No joke, this guy smelled like alcohol. NO JOKE! We seen a costume that was a possibility at another spot. It was $100 here, and $55 at the other spot. Other spot it is! I went to purchase my spirit gum that I found myself and saw they had those crazy colored contact lenses. I inquired if they had specific sizes because you can't just stick that stuff into your eye. NO ONE, I mean NO ONE could explain to me about the contact lenses. The only response I got was- "well if you have an oval eye they won't work". WTF!! Ok people, let's sell something that is supposed to be given by prescription only - even if you have perfect sight - and not be able to tell me if they are safe or the size of the lens. Finally I asked to see a box so I could read for myself and it says on the box... by Rx ONLY! And the diameter is 14 but that's all that is written. I would never put something in my eye that was not given by a Dr., I need my eyeballs and so do you. Lastly I asked if they had pasties (yes people, pasties). The girl just stared at me like I wasn't speaking English. You ARE a dance store, you DO sell costumes; please tell me you know what pasties are? When I asked again she just said "no". I wasn't going even ask if she was sure or explain what the hell a pasty was to her. DO NOT GO HERE. They used to be great when they were in willow glen... now ...I wouldn't be surprised if they were a front for a crack house. (yes, THAT bad) read more

I've frequented Victoria's off and on since I was a child. I definitely miss the Willow Glen location and the abundance of parking. That being said, I do appreciate a number of things about the store: 1) They carry an abundance of dance pants & booty shorts. 2) They stock various trunk options, including those with ruffles (just what I needed--thank you!) 3) They've got shoes if I need them in a pinch & can't wait for an online order 4) They're located within 5 minutes of my work, so I can over there at lunch if needed. All in all, I remain grateful for Victoria's. read more

I usually come to this store if I need last minute things like pointe shoe ribbons or foot accessories. They have quite a few things that other dance stores don't carry, like the Bloch gel strips that I'm fond of and Freed pointe shoes. If you need to get pointe shoes fitted, I'd avoid this place. Most of the employees have no idea what they're doing. If you already know what you want to buy, then you'll have no problem. I like that they offer discounts if you tell them you're going to be in a performance like Nutcracker or something. I hate how most of their rude employees and how their hours are short and random. Sometimes there will be one or two workers (or the owner) that are really friendly, but that happens once in a full blue moon. I don't mind coming here because they have what I need. But this place and the location are pretty shady-looking. If you want something nicer, head elsewhere. read more

I went to this store twice, once to buy shoes for myself and once to buy shoes for someone else. The first time I was helped by an employee, who was extremely helpful and personable. The second time we were helped by the owner, who is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and personable. Both of these people consulted us on our shoes and helped us find the right shoe with the right fit. The store also has a wide selection. We have been very happy with the shoes we bought. read more

Great spot for dance apparel and costumes. One stop shop! A mamas dream. We come here regularly for ballet, ice skating and dance attire and we always find what we need. Not only do they have apparel but they also have shoes, bags, and all sorts of sassy accessories for every little dancer or creative artists desire. We most recently came here to look at costumes, and don't let this little place fool you. They have a whole warehouse of costumes in the back of the store. Remember the great Victorias Dance store with all the fun Halloween costumes? Well, here it is!! My two girls and I all found our costumes here thanks to their fantastic service. read more

I'd call this a Halloween costume store, rather than an actual dance or theatrical supply store. They claimed they stop giving discounts, or couldn't give me a discount on the items I purchased for whatever reason. This really bothered me as in the past, even with the 10% discount they used to offer, the prices were still heavily inflated. I urge advanced ballet dancers and teachers to NOT come here for pointe shoe fittings. It's extremely dangerous because they aren't trained, and chances are if you already know your needs, you'd just order them at DiscountDance or something. Again, still highly inflated prices, a lack of organization, lackluster stock (mostly Grishko 2007, Bloch, Capezios... yuck). For pointe shoes in the South Bay, I'd recommend Prima Dancewear on Santa Teresa, which carries a good selection of Russian Pointes or Bravi in Los Gatos, who are trained to fit Gaynors. read more

I went in to try on some pointe shoes for the first time. I went in there very nervous and excited and told the man that I what I wanted and he directed me to a lady very nicely only to find out that it was the worst experience for a dancer possible. They were mean and intimidating, their way of selling dance shoes is very stingy. Because they find dancers going in there and not purchasing shoes on the day they try it, they get fed up with losing business so their approach to people who want shoes is to get them to buy it. The lady didn't want to help me on my fitting, I had no idea what was going on and I felt uncomfortable. Then in the end, he wanted to charge me $10 for a fitting fee. read more

Long story short- leotard was cheaper here than the other 2 stores I had called within the SJ area. They also offer a 10% discount if what you're buying is for a recital or showcase. Staff seem rude but if you can get past their attitudes then you'll find the leotards you need here. Checked out the ballet shoes and they're cheaper than what the dance studio charges so that was a plus. Will possibly be back for more leotards and ballet shoes. Area seems shady, next to some recycling yard. read more

Wow! What a great store! They not only have excellent dancewear, but a huge selection of costumes, masks, accessories and hats for Halloween!! What great service too! Highly recommend! read more

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The staff does not know anything about anything. They didn't not know what they had in stock & if they could even order it. The store is lacking alot of stuff I feel from the last store. The dance shoes are also pricey compared to other stores in the area. read more

If I were one of SJ Dancewear's dance customers, I think my rating would have been a bit higher, but alas, I was there for costume accessories. The dancewear section is so organized and clean, you'd hardly believe the Halloween department was run by the same people. It's really a shame that there's no organization, because I would give the selection a ten. Everywhere I looked I saw costumes I hadn't seen anywhere else, and better versions of the ones I had seen, but I couldn't concentrate because the adult sizes were mixed with childrens sizes, and only a few aisles seemed to have themes. I saw a ton of cute plus size costumes, too. This store could be rolling in costume customers if they cared about presentation. The person who helped me seemed genuinely invested in helping me find what I wanted, and was polite and friendly. I just couldn't find anything I wanted. The woman behind the make up effects counter seemed friendly and well-informed, but I waited several minutes for her to return from helping another customer before realizing she was helping someone else who had walked up to her. It was time wasted. Another employee tried to help me, but clearly had no more makeup effects expertise than I do. I waited a good five to seven minutes before I was informed they were sold out of whiskers. I left empty handed and frustrated, especially because I truly feel I'd have gotten some good advice and suggestions if I had gotten to talk to the person who was actually running the makeup counter, even if they were sold out. Edit: I'm adding one star for customer care and recovery. I received a message from Kitten shortly after posting my review and found a very nice apology, and a link to a great youtube video with exactly the kind of whiskers I'm looking for within. She completely saved me from having to draw them on with black makeup! With so few actual, non-Spirit and Halloween City costume stores in the area, I'm sure I'll be back in the future, and I'll definitely write a full update at that time. read more

I love going to Victoria's. It's one of the only stores in the area that carries Ben Nye makeup, which is great for anything theatrical or special FX. They carry a LOT of the products I need for special makeup projects. I usually walk out of there with more than I was intending to buy and I usually get a discount if I talk to the right staff. But onto staff: It seems as though they will hire anyone. Their customer service skills are low. A lot of the staff isn't very knowledgeable about their products (the woman who helped me today tried to hand me Spirit Gum when I was looking for Liquid Latex). They also don't do a very good job of greeting you when walking in or wishing you a good day when you leave. The man who runs the store though is a sweetheart, and part of why I continue to shop here. read more

I rarely leave yelp reviews, but this one I could not leave untouched. I walked in looking for help with costumes, no one acknowledged I was there and then when I finally tracked down a store clerk she pointed me to the "back room behind the door." When I walked back there, it was an absolute MESS... what could be compared to a flea market. I fumbled through for a minute and walked up to the front desk twice looking for help, and not one person said a word to me. I ended up walking out with out buying a thing. I will definitely not be going back there. read more

Very fair prices and a great selection! I always receive excellent customer service so coming here is an enjoyable experience! This is my go-to place for dance wear in the South Bay. read more

Great selection! Was able to purchase my tap shoes and a few pair of dance tights and they had everything in stock. The only thing lacking is customer service I had to hunt someone down to find my shoes and another to check out. read more

Came here yesterday to look for my first pair of salsa shoes and the lady greeted me with a smile and I went up to her to ask her for help. She was so nice and immediately helped me. She brought me a few pairs of shoes to try on and even helped me put them on. Even though I wasn't sure if my coach was going to approve she let me put them on hold and let me walk around the store. Great experience thank you! read more

We've been here twice to buy pointe shoes. The couple who owns this place is very knowledgeable and they both fit pointe shoes. They're friendly and always give great customer service. We came for a fitting during Shelter in Place, and they have a good process - masks, gloves during fitting, and for shoes someone has tried on, they set them aside for a week. Highly recommend. read more