I have been buying my dance shoes from Avalon Dance shop for almost ten years. The owner has years of experience in fitting dance shoes and we very quickly found the size and brand that works best for my feet, and level of dance both for Latin and Standard. On occasion I have purchased shoes elsewhere while traveling and have never been entirely satisfied that the fit is right.

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Avalon is an owner-operated shop. When you visit the store you get personalized one on one service. Sometimes the owner is tired over overwhelmed, but she is committed to her customers. It is understandable that returns are not allowed on used items - the owner cannot resell them so it would be a net loss for her. As for selection - suppliers put a limit on how many retailers can carry their... more

We don't shop here regularly because it is a bit of a road trip for us to come here. Besides that, their price is not competitive at all. In fact, they are a lot more expensive than Forever Dancewear in North Vancouver which we go to all the time. Forever Dancewear has better pricing and the staff is always happy and always makes us feel very welcome. Forever Dancewear is also very clean and... more

Great service. Well, I guess that depends on the mood of the lady owner. She was very helpful today and having struck up a conversation with her, she is just a sweet old lady trying to stay afloat in this very competitive market. With the escalating rent and gentrification of the area over the years, she has worked hard to stay in business and I encourage all of you to support small local... more

I was just thrilled with this independent dance wear shop and even more thrilled with the service!

I went in to buy some basics for my niece and came out with just what I was looking for. I believe I was being served by the owner who was just lovely. I highly recommend you go in for a browse if you need some dance wear, which is really great for any work out! Prices were fair and the selection... more

I went to Avalon with my wife to find her a pair of dance shoes. The selection and prices were good. Staff was helpful and knowledge about dance shoes and fitting. No hard sell or upsell on the shoes which was nice.

My wife ended up special ordering a shoe because she needed a slightly better fit, and Avalon made the order without extra fees. Arrived about a week later.

All in all a good... more

I've been to Avalon Dance Shop twice before, and after my last experience, I'm not sure if I'll go back again. Why the 2 stars? Avalon specializes in ballroom dance items (I don't dance ballroom), and they seem to have a lot of costumes/shoes available, more than the Dance Shop (a huge mix) or Limbers in Surrey (mostly ballet).
The first time, I bought a pair of tights. There is no refund... more