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Central Texas · Authorized Dance Boutique

Dancewear Brands
We Carry

authorized. authentic. curated.

From the Top is Waco’s authorized retailer for 15 of the most trusted names in dance, cheer, and gymnastics — plus more in store and online. Every brand on our shelf is quality-vetted, dancer-approved, and backed by our in-store fitting team.

Top Authorized Brands15+
Products in Stock1,000+
BoutiqueWaco, TX
ShippingAll 50 States
Why Our Brand List Matters

Central Texas’s Curated
Dance Brand Destination

dancer-founded. dancer-approved.

From the Top is a dancer-founded boutique in Waco, Texas carrying a carefully chosen roster of the industry’s most trusted dancewear, pointe shoe, cheer, and gymnastics brands. Every brand on our shelf is an authorized retailer relationship — not a drop-shipped reseller arrangement, not a third-party listing. That matters because it means manufacturer warranties are honored, sizing is consistent, quality is verified, and you’re buying the real product built to the specs the brand stands behind.

The 15 brands featured below are our most-carried and most-loved — the ones that show up on our dancers, in our studio partners’ dress codes, and on our competition floor. We carry additional brands in store and online beyond these 15, and our lineup grows every season. Whether you’re local to Central Texas and shopping in store, driving in from Dallas, Austin, or Temple, or shopping online from anywhere in the country, you’re shopping a curated selection that’s been through the hands of real dance educators, fitters, and dancers before it hits a hanger.

Shop By Brand

15 Of The Brands
We Trust Most

with our own dancers.

Each brand has a dedicated collection page with the full story, sizing notes, and complete product lineup. Click through to shop — or scroll to the end for more.

Apolla

move without limits.

The only APMA-accepted dance sock — compression and arch support engineered by dancers, built in the USA.

Shop Apolla

Bloch

handmade since 1932.

A global heritage brand — pointe, ballet, jazz, and tap, handmade since 1932 and worn by professionals worldwide.

Shop Bloch

Capezio

since 1887.

America’s oldest dance brand — 135+ years of studio-trusted ballet, tap, jazz shoes, and the modern leotard.

Shop Capezio

Destira

made in the usa.

Premium Made-in-USA gymnastics leotards — 30 years of family-sewn, women-owned craftsmanship.

Shop Destira

Eurotard

retailer exclusive.

Sold only through authorized boutiques — non-run tights, leotards, praisewear, and exclusive Merlet pointe shoes.

Shop Eurotard

FIVE

stand out.

Convention and competition dancewear seen on Dancing With the Stars, SYTYCD, Dance Moms — built for dancers who refuse to blend in.

Shop FIVE

Gaynor Minden

pointe perfected.

The first modern pointe shoe — patented polymer technology worn by ABT, the Royal Ballet, and 200+ companies.

Shop Gaynor Minden

Glam’r Gear

the original.

The original patented rolling dance bag with built-in garment rack — invented the category, copied by everyone.

Shop Glam’r Gear

Jo+Jax

made by dancers.

Warm-ups, separates, and dance essentials designed by working dancers — featuring the Jenna Johnson collaboration.

Shop Jo+Jax

Kaepa

since 1975.

Inventor of the dual-lace cheer shoe — Stellarlyte, Cheerful, Catalyst AM 1. 50 years of cheer footwear innovation.

Shop Kaepa

Nikolay

near the bolshoi.

Russian-made pointe shoes and ballet wear handcrafted steps from the Bolshoi — refined, quiet, and technique-ready.

Shop Nikolay

So Danca

only dance.

Brazilian-made shoes and dancewear from a company that makes nothing but dance product — and it shows in the fit.

Shop So Danca

Tiger Friday

fierce by design.

USA-made statement dancewear — small-batch, triple-inspected, with the signature Softech moisture-wicking fabric.

Shop Tiger Friday

Very Fine

ballroom & latin.

Performance-grade ballroom, Latin, salsa, and tango shoes since 1998 — with custom heel-height options on select models.

Shop Very Fine

XoDanceCo

made to move.

Twin-sister-founded convention dancewear — bold prints and mix-and-match separates for competition weekends.

Shop XoDanceCo

Plus More.

the full lineup.

These 15 are our most-carried brands — but we carry more in store and online. Browse the full collection.

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Dancers wearing the brands From the Top carries in Waco, TX
Or Shop By Category

Every Category,
Every Brand

all in one place.

Looking for something specific? Jump straight to the category you need — every product across our full brand roster, organized.

Why From the Top

What You Get Here
You Won’t Get Anywhere Else

the boutique difference.
01

Authorized, Authentic

Every brand is an authorized retailer relationship. Manufacturer warranties honored, real quality control, no third-party guesswork.

02

Expert Fit Help

Our team includes experienced dancers and dance parents. We know pointe fitting, studio dress codes, and what works in real training.

03

Dancer-Founded

Woman-owned, dancer-built, family-run. We curate our brand list because we dance — not because we calculated margins.

04

Waco + Nationwide

Shop our Waco boutique for in-person fittings, or shop online and ship to all 50 states. Same products, same authorized brands.

Visit Us
in Waco

stop by. we’ll help.

Our boutique on West Waco Drive is a real brick-and-mortar dance store — not a warehouse, not a showroom. Minutes from downtown Waco and Baylor University, convenient for Central Texas dancers driving in from Temple, Killeen, Belton, and surrounding communities.

Come in for a pointe shoe fitting, a first-pair ballet slipper, or just to see our full brand lineup in person before you order.

Address
4304 W Waco Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone
(254) 732-3716
Store Hours
Wed – Fri · 2 PM – 7 PM
Saturday · 10 AM – 3 PM
Sun – Tues · Closed
Common Questions

Brand + Shop FAQs

the things we get asked most.
What dancewear brands does From the Top carry?
Our 15 most-carried authorized brands are Apolla, Bloch, Capezio, Destira, Eurotard, FIVE Dancewear, Gaynor Minden, Glam’r Gear, Jo+Jax, Kaepa, Nikolay, So Danca, Tiger Friday, Very Fine, and XoDanceCo — and we carry additional brands in store and online. Each of the 15 has its own dedicated collection page with the full product lineup, brand story, and fit notes. Browse all products here for the complete selection.
Is From the Top an authorized retailer?
Yes — From the Top holds authorized retailer relationships with every brand on our shelf. We are not a drop-shipper, reseller, or third-party marketplace. That means manufacturer warranties are honored, products are genuine, and you’re buying directly from a verified source.
Where is From the Top located?
We’re located at 4304 W Waco Drive, Waco, Texas 76710, just minutes from downtown Waco and Baylor University. Open Wednesday through Saturday — see our contact page for full hours and directions.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. We ship to all 50 states, and shipping is free on orders over $100. Online orders get the same products, same authorized brands, and the same team support you’d get shopping in store.
Can I come in for a pointe shoe fitting?
Absolutely — pointe fittings are our specialty. We carry Bloch, Capezio, Gaynor Minden, and Nikolay pointe shoes, so fittings can span multiple brands to find the right fit for your dancer. Book a pointe fitting here.
Do you carry cheer and gymnastics gear too?
Yes — we carry Kaepa cheer shoes, cheer apparel, and bows alongside Destira and Eurotard gymnastics leotards. The same authorized-retailer standard applies: real brands, real quality.
Are your products the same ones I’d find at a studio shop?
Yes — and in many cases more. Studios often carry 1 or 2 brands; we carry dozens, which means we can fit dancers across brands when the first choice isn’t right. Many Central Texas studios send their dancers to us for that reason.
How do I choose between pointe shoe brands?
That’s exactly what a pointe fitting is for. Bloch, Capezio, Gaynor Minden, and Nikolay each have very different box shapes, shank options, and fit philosophies — the right brand depends on the dancer’s foot, strength, and level. Book a fitting and we’ll walk you through it.
Do you offer discounts for studios or dance teams?
Yes — we have a Studio Partnership Program for studio owners, directors, and dance team coaches. Contact us with your studio info and we’ll get you the details.
Can I return or exchange items?
Yes — see our refund policy for full details on returns, exchanges, and the window for each. Some items (custom-fit pointe shoes, altered products) have different rules — just ask and we’ll walk you through it.