About Shall We Dance Designs

 

Welcome to Shall We Dance Designs, where ballroom meets affordable luxury — and every dancer is celebrated, no matter their level, body type, or budget.

Founded in 2009 and proudly owned by Maggie Melendez since 2017, Shall We Dance Designs has evolved into a full-service ballroom fashion destination, offering high-quality, custom dancewear and shoes with heart, sparkle, and soul — all without the luxury price tag.

Whether you're preparing for your first social dance or a major competition, you’ll find something here that’s stylish, comfortable, and uniquely you.

💫 What We Offer:

🛍️ Retail & Ready-to-Wear
We carry a wide variety of beautiful ballroom shoes, dresses, and practicewear in stock — available both in-store and online. You’ll always find something fabulous, and most online orders ship the next business day.

👠 Custom Dance Shoes
Build your dream shoe! You choose the style, color, heel height, and optional stones — we’ll handle the rest. And yes, customization is included at no extra cost.

👗 Custom Dresses
Design a ballroom dress that works for your budget and vision. Choose an existing style or work directly with one of our designers. We’ll create it to your measurements, your color palette, and your needs — with options to tweak, tailor, and elevate.

✨ Shoe Stoning Services
Want to give your shoes some extra sparkle? We offer professional rhinestoning to breathe new life into your favorite pair.

🧼 Dress Spa & Refresh
Is your dress looking tired or dull? Leave it to us. We specialize in bringing gowns back to life with expert cleaning and care.

🪡 Alterations
From ballroom gowns to menswear, we offer expert alterations to help your garments fit flawlessly — whether it’s a minor tweak or a major revamp.

💍 Wedding & First Dance Looks
Say "I do" in comfort and style. We offer custom wedding dance shoes and can design your one-of-a-kind first dance dress — so you can move with ease and sparkle on your big day.

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Our boutique is based in Nutley, NJ — but our reach is nationwide, with fast shipping, responsive customer care, and a mission to empower dancers everywhere to feel confident, beautiful, and unstoppable.

Shall We Dance Designs isn’t just a business — it’s a reflection of Maggie’s passion, her eye for detail, and her deep love for the dance community.