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In a year where we have all had to take a fresh look at how we live, work and socialise it was a massive achievement to be able to launch the new bbodance scholars collection. A really big team effort between Julie Bowers of bbodance, Samantha Carney, MD Dansez alongside her fabulous team and of course the multi talented Brandon Lawrence. The result is...

We are always thrilled when we are able to partner organisations at the grassroots of dance and do our bit to support young dancers starting out on their professional journey. Over the past 2 years we have been working closely with Julie Bowers, Director of Artistic Development at bbodance. It has been truly delightful to see this new partnership and friendship grow and we...

We were completely blown away by this video by James Bennett. What an amazing piece of choreography and a powerful message on the damage we are doing to our oceans. James had been inspired to create ‘CHOKED’ from a trip to the Philippines where he witnessed the devastation being caused by man made pollution and plastics. Witnessing the disposal of collected plastic waste being...

  It’s no secret that we are trying to change the world of dance clothing so we all embrace planet sustainability, rid the oceans of plastic and become more environmentally aware. So as each dance school, academy or ballet company turns to us for their dance clothing it means we are all doing our bit to save the oceans... our planet. Whilst Covid has...

  Elmhurst Ballet School have shown just how serious they are with their commitment to saving the planet by commissioning Dansez to design and produce a new planet friendly bespoke uniform. Thankfully a lot of planning had been done back in January, along with Dancing Boutique the official Elmhurst uniform supplier. So despite all the challenges of Covid the amazing team at the Dansez...

Our friends at Can You Dance are hosting CYD Live on August 22nd and 23rd, streamed live from London. A huge range of activities, masterclasses, competitions, studio classes...all at the touch of your fingertips! We are also running a competition with CYD over the weekend for a chance to win a £50 voucher to spend on our online store - we have vouchers to...

Keeping our minds and bodies active as we all have come to terms with a very different way of life has not been easy. Dance schools across the world are closed and events, exams, and auditions postponed. Despite the proactive attitude of many dance teachers who now deliver online classes, many students have felt lonely and missing what they call their 'dance families'. As...

Everyone needs a great dance partner, Rudi and Margot, Fred and Ginger, Mitzi and Gene... and now we have our very own with Drew Tommons of Virtuoso Dance Photography - Dansez and Drew... what a winning combination this has become. We first met Drew through our collaboration with Brandon Lawrence, Principal Birmingham Royal Ballet. His amazing photography has helped to make the dance clothing...

Being a partner of the Healthy Seas Initiative is so important to us. Not only are we delighted to make a contribution to the rescuing of harmful ocean waste but we are also very proud of its ultimate conversion into beautiful dance clothing. Our band of Champions are right behind the waste to wear revolution and spreading the message on ethical and sustainable manufacturing....

 It’s amazing how some things are just meant to be! Back in 2019, on a warm summers afternoon, Samantha was at Sadlers Wells to watch Birmingham Royal Ballet and some stunning new choreography by the talented Ruth Brill. It was also a chance to catch up with Brandon Lawrence to discuss the new exciting design collaboration and the upcoming photoshoot with Drew of Virtuoso...