{"product_id":"danceart-ladies-latin-competition-dance-shoes-satin-dance-heels-5cm-217","title":"DanceArt Ladies Latin Competition Dance Shoes, Satin Dance Heels 5cm • 217","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDiamant DanceArt 217 Latin Competition Dance Shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for dancers who want considerably more freedom from their footwear. Lightweight, exceptionally flexible and shaped around a five-strap open forefoot, it allows the foot to articulate through Latin movement rather than fighting against a heavily structured sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamant DanceArt 217 Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise • Flexible • Responsive • Competition-Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 217 feels like a completely different side of Diamant. Gone is the reassuring, enclosed character of a traditional social shoe; DanceArt is lighter, more exposed and much more interested in what the foot is doing. The dark tan satin keeps the silhouette competition-classic, while the flexible construction and delicate multi-strap forefoot let the dancer's own articulation become part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamant DanceArt 217 Latin Shoes - Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the \u003cstrong\u003eDanceArt 217\u003c\/strong\u003e is its exceptionally flexible construction. Rather than holding the foot in a more rigid platform, the shoe is designed to move closely with it, allowing significantly greater articulation through the forefoot during pointing, weight transfer and expressive Latin footwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the front, \u003cstrong\u003efive individually stitched satin straps\u003c\/strong\u003e form an open cage around the toes and forefoot. Their job isn't purely decorative. The multiple narrow sections can adapt around the shape of the foot more naturally than a single solid vamp, creating close contact while leaving the toes visually exposed for a clean Latin line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5cm flare heel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives our version an interesting performance balance. It provides the lifted posture expected from a Latin shoe, but its moderate height and flared base make it considerably more approachable than the very high competition heels often associated with professional Latin footwear. For dancers who value speed and articulation but don't want an extreme heel height, that combination makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin heel cup holds the back of the foot while the adjustable strap wraps securely around the ankle. Underneath, a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional suede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the dancer connected to the floor, allowing turns and pivots while retaining the controlled grip required for changes of direction and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, breathable Italian microfibre helps manage moisture without adding unnecessary bulk. The overall construction remains intentionally light: this is not a shoe designed to cushion the dancer away from the floor, but one designed to make the foot feel \u003cstrong\u003eresponsive, mobile and connected\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamant DanceArt 217 Technical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDanceArt Ultra-Flexible Competition Sandal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUpper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDark Tan Competition Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLining\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBreathable Italian Microfibre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSole\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProfessional Brushed Leather Dance Sole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeel Height\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e5cm \/ Approx. 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeel Shape\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFlare Competition Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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