Three sports,one place forthe right gear.
Buying guides for dance shoes and wear, gymnastics mats, beams, bars and grips, and cheer shoes, uniforms and tumbling gear, with sizing and safety for athletes, parents, studios and coaches.
Pick your discipline
Dance, gymnastics and cheer each have their own gear. Shared studio and tumbling equipment sits in its own section.
Size it, set it up, train safely
Choose an inflatable air track for tumbling by exact model dimensions, thickness, pressure guidance, pump, space and supervised use.
Compare an inflatable air track with a folding panel mat by surface feel, setup, storage, dimensions and the exact activity each maker supports.
Compare ballet slippers by sole construction and material, then check the studio dress code and model-specific fit before buying.
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Cheer Shoe Sizing: Measure by Brand and Model
Cheer shoe fit
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Cheer Shoes: Weight, Traction, Flexibility and Stunt Grips
Cheer shoes
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Dance Studio Mirrors: Safety-Backed Glass vs Mirrored Acrylic
Studio mirrors
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Gymnastics Grip Sizing: Palm Guards vs Dowel Grips
Grip sizing
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Gymnastics Grips: Palm Guards vs Dowel Grips and When to Switch
Grips
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Home Balance Beams: Floor, Low and Adjustable Options
Balance beams
Dance, Gymnastics and Cheer Gear questions, answered
What size air track should I buy?
Measure the usable floor and end clearance, then compare the exact product dimensions with the manufacturer's use guidance.
Read: Air Track Buying Guide →Is an air track the same as a folding gymnastics mat?
No. A folding mat uses foam and folds for storage; an air track is inflatable and follows model-specific setup and pressure guidance.
Read: Air Track vs Folding Gymnastics Mat →Should beginners wear full sole or split sole ballet shoes?
Studios and teachers set the requirement. Ask before buying; full-sole and split-sole designs differ in construction and arch visibility.
Read: Ballet Shoes →Can I use the same size across all cheer shoe brands?
No. Use the size chart for the exact brand and model; the same US size can map to different foot lengths.
Read: Cheer Shoe Sizing →What are finger grips on cheer shoes?
Some models have grooves or cutouts designed for stunt grip. Check the exact shoe's design and your team's requirements.
Read: Cheer Shoes →Is mirrored acrylic safer than ordinary glass?
Acrylic avoids a glass sheet, while safety-backed glass uses a film intended to retain fragments; compare the exact product construction and installation requirements.
Read: Dance Studio Mirrors →Safety and sizing first
Every guide covers sizing and fit first, because the wrong size is the most common problem.
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The dance, gymnastics and cheer gear index
- 01DanceBallet slippers, pointe shoes, jazz, tap, lyrical and ballroom shoes, leotards, tights and dancewear.2 pages
- 02GymnasticsHome and club gymnastics mats, balance beams, bars, grips and gymnastics leotards.4 pages
- 03CheerCheer shoes, uniforms and practice wear, pom-poms, bows and squad gear.2 pages
- 04Tumbling & studioAir tracks, incline and folding mats, portable barres, studio flooring, mirrors and travel bags.4 pages
- 05Competition & travelGarment and costume bags, rolling duffels, backpacks and costume care for competition weekends.0 pages
- 06Beginners & parentsKids' and beginner guides by discipline: sizing, safety, what to buy first and what can wait.0 pages