the selection you need

We've picked the best brands & models

the service you deserve

We'll make sure you get the right product

To be your best dancer

We're dancers helping dancers since 1989
Dancer in leotard and pointe shoes
Modern dancer in dancewear
Dancewear leotard dance tights and dance shirts on young ballet dancers
Dancer in leotard and pointe shoes

the selection you need

We've picked the best brands & models
Modern dancer in dancewear

the service you deserve

We'll make sure you get the right product
Dancewear leotard dance tights and dance shirts on young ballet dancers

To be your best dancer

We're dancers helping dancers since 1989

Find great fitting dance shoes, leotards, clothing & tights to dance your best.

Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, ballroom … whatever your style of dance you’ll find everything you need at Brio’s two Ottawa locations.

Our helpful staff are experienced dancers, they’ve been there, they know what you’re going through. And they spend hours training to become experts in the dance clothing, tights, footwear and accessories you need to dance your best.

So whether it’s for your first class or for your first professional performance, they’ll make sure you have what you need to perform at your best.

We have What you need

Whatever your style or level of dance
Kid's Shoes
Kid's Shoes
Kid's Clothing
Kid's Clothing
Adult Shoes
Adult Shoes
Adult Clothing
Adult Clothing
Dance Accessories
Dance Accessories
Tights
Tights
Ballet shoes and bodysuits on young dancers

Dance Gear | Curated

Dance shoes, leotards, tights and accessories; we have what you need for all forms of dance. From your first plié to your last professional performance, we have you covered.

We've featured the best products for you based on our experience in studio, on stage and in the store serving dancers for over 30 years.

We have many more styles in our stores. Call us if you can't find what you're looking for here.

What you'll find here is the best of the best.

Store Reviews

Here is what other dancers are saying about Brio!
Anna Z.

“Always helpful friendly and professional staff!! Thank you for another year of dance supplies!“

Rebecca D.

“One of the best selections of dance shoes in Ottawa. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable...This is our go to place for dance shoes!“

Karina M.

“I can always come here for my daughter's dance clothes and this store is awesome!!!”

Martyn P.

“Great customer service, very accommodating, will be going back.”

Split sole ballet shoe

Ballet Shoes

From beginner leather full sole styles to leather or canvas split soles, we’ll help you find the ballet slipper that fits you best. Choose from a large selection of the best models from Bloch, Sansha, So Danca and Capezio.
Shoes for Jazz dance class by Bloch

Jazz Shoes

We carry an extensive collection of jazz shoes from Bloch, Capezio and So Danca in black and tan. You are sure to find the shoe that fits your foot and your school’s requirements.
Tap shoes for dance by Capezio

Tap Shoes

From beginner or economy options to advanced built up shoe, we have what you need for your tap class. We’ll help you choose from the best models from Capezio, Bloch and So Danca including the CG19, Jason Samuel Smith and K360.
Sole sales for contemporary dance class

Sole-Savers

Protect your feet with sole savers from Bloch, Capezio, SoDanca and Sansha in leather or stretch canvas. Most of our sole savers come in a variety of skin tones.
Bloch dance sneaker

Dance Sneakers

Perfect for hip hop class, we have dance sneakers from Capezio and Bloch, including models DS24 and 538L.
Ballet pointe shoe by Bloch

Pointe Shoes

At Brio you’ll find Canada’s largest selection of pointe shoes: Bloch, Russian Pointe, Grishko, Gaynor Minden, they’re all here. Note that you’ll need to book a fitting to get pointe shoes, so call today to book your time.
dancewear leotards for children and adults

Leotards

Need a basic uniform leotard? We have what you need from Mondor, Capezio, Bloch and SoDanca. Want to jazz things up a bit? We carry fashion leotards from Ainsliewear, Ballet Rosa, Lulli and Wear Moi.
dancewear tights by Mondor

Dance Tights

You’ll find the tights you need for dance class or a show. Mondor, Capezio, SoDanca and Bloch, you’ll find what you need to meet your school’s uniform requirements.
Dancewear clothing for dance class

Dance Clothing

Celebrate your art with dance tees, hoodies and shorts by Sugar & Bruno and Covet.

Have Questions? We have answers.

I just enrolled my child in dance... What do I need?

What you need depends on the style of dance and the school.

When you come in we will check your school’s uniform requirements and make sure your child has what they need.

Is this going to be expensive?

We carry many beginner and lower priced options as well as more advance shoes and clothing.

Everything we sell is great quality, so you know it will stand up to the demands of dance class.

Do you only carry stuff for ballet?

No. We carry footwear, clothing for pretty much every form of dance. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, highland, Irish, stepdance, ballroom and swing – we have the things you need.

Do you sell pointe shoes?

Yes we have Canada’s largest selection of pointe shoes.

To buy pointe shoes you need to book a fitting. The fittings take an hour.

Note: You should always have your teacher’s permission before getting pointe shoes.

Why do pointe shoe fittings take so long?

To dance safely on pointe you need to have the right shoe for your feet.

We have a thorough fitting process that will look at a large number of pointe shoes on the foot to find the right one.

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There's lots more in store!

Visit our conveniently located Ottawa stores

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Brio Glebe

911 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Tue-Fri 10am-6pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 12pm-4pm

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Brio Westboro

380 Richmond Rd., Ottawa, Ontario

Tue-Fri 10am-6pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 12pm-4pm

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