About Us

In 2004 The Dance Shop opened its doors in a tiny corner of Embroidery…Just For You!, inside the Logan Valley Mall in Altoona, PA.  With a few employees and just a small assortment of shoes, tights and dancewear, we outgrew that corner almost overnight. 

Today The Dance Shop services dancers, twirlers, gymnasts, cheerleaders and skaters from all over Pennsylvania and surrounding states.  

We have what you need!  Our 3200 square foot store at 3614 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA is extensively stocked for dancers of all ages and levels: toddler to senior, beginner to advanced. The Dance Shop was recently named one of Capezio's top 200 retailers nationwide and is the area's only authorized Capezio dealer.

At The Dance Shop our first concern is helping find the perfect fit.  We do not work on commission and we strive to make customer satisfaction our top priority.

The Dance Shop's Consignment Costume Corner features gently used costumes at great prices!  Call Us at 814-941-1915 for more information on our consignment program.

We are the area's only authorized retailer for brands such as Capezio, Bunheads, Bloch, Mirella, Jozette, Suffolk, Body Wrappers, Angelo Luzio, Gaynor Minden, Eurotard, So Danca, Danskin, Motionwear, Dance Class and Yofi Cosmetics.  The Dance Shop also carries Honeycut Dancewear, Ovation Gear, Freed, Chacotte, In-Step, Sharp Baton, Dance Paws, Russian Pointe, GK Gymnastics, Sassi Bags, Horizon Bags and many more suppliers!

The Dance Shop is your destination store for all types of shoes, tights, leotards and apparel for dancers of all ages; for girls and boys, for teens and adults, for men and women.  The Dance Shop also carry bags, accessories, gifts, jewelry and much more.

The Dance Shop specializes in pointe shoe fittings and customization.

We carry gymnastic leotards, shorts and apparel in childrens and adult sizes as well as bags, accessories, gifts and more!


We stock Sharp batons, Instep twirling shoes, Starline Baton Bags, grip tape, prism tape, accessories and gifts for twirlers.

We stock Body Wrappers skating tights.  Our skaters just love the Consignment Costume Corner!


We stock cheer leotards, crop tops and briefs in a variety of colors.  We also stock a large assortment of hair bows!


Our staff is ready and able to help you!  Call us at 814-941-1915 if we can be of assistance.