The Teixeira Araujo Family
The Teixeira Araujo family has been a part of Brazil’s dance story for over 20 years. In the mid – 1980s, the family’s dream started become a reality with the opening of the first two Só Dança stores in Sao Paulo. This was the beginning of one of the world’s largest companies. It is a history of success that continues to be written. In order to maintain its own demands as well as to meet the standards required by the industry, Só Dança inaugurated its own factory in 1986. Production consisted of ballet leotards in addition to lines of swim and fitness wear. Three years later, the company returned to its origins with the transfer to the city of Osvaldo Cruz, in the interior of the state of Sao Paulo. In 1997, the company again undertook new challenges with the opening of its own distributorship in the United States of America.
The Shoes
The Taps
Só Dança also manufactures their own taps to accompany their shoes. These are also very similar to Capezio's TeleTone in that they have three screws holding them on in the three corners of the tap shoe., which also produces a general tap sound. Taps with three screws don't allow for much tone difference.
Cost
The TA-45 costs around $38 at Kicks Active Dance Wear.
Availability
Kicks Active Dance Wear in downtown Conway carry Só Dança TA-45's, as well as some stores in Little Rock. Só Dança distributes directly to retailers, they don't ship directly to individuals. Buyers are required to purchase tap shoes from retailers other than straight from Só Dança, so it makes them a little harder to get.
The Shoes
- The make
- Comfort & Support
The Taps
Só Dança also manufactures their own taps to accompany their shoes. These are also very similar to Capezio's TeleTone in that they have three screws holding them on in the three corners of the tap shoe., which also produces a general tap sound. Taps with three screws don't allow for much tone difference.
Cost
The TA-45 costs around $38 at Kicks Active Dance Wear.
Availability
Kicks Active Dance Wear in downtown Conway carry Só Dança TA-45's, as well as some stores in Little Rock. Só Dança distributes directly to retailers, they don't ship directly to individuals. Buyers are required to purchase tap shoes from retailers other than straight from Só Dança, so it makes them a little harder to get.