Competition and practice attire from the designers we work with. Contact the studio with any questions.
Doré Designs
An internationally recognized name in ballroom fashion
Founded in the late 1970s in Cape Coral, Florida, Doré Designs has become one of the best-known names in American ballroom fashion. More than 25 people design and sew in-house, making gowns for Standard, Smooth, Latin and Rhythm that are worn by world champions and professional finalists.
A custom Doré gown starts with a sketch of your concept: colors, lines, fabric and stones. It is made to your measurements, cut and sewn in-house, stoned by hand and fitted before you take it onto the competition floor. Doré also sells new ready-made and resale dresses.
For a custom dress or a fitting, contact the studio or reach Doré at info@doredesigns.com.
Pure Class
Not just a brand name but a statement of service and quality
Mark Plant heads a large dedicated team of tailors and is himself one of the world’s leading dance tailors, with over 25 years of tailoring experience and 35 years of competitive dance experience culminating in a very successful professional career. Now retired from competition, Mark still teaches and adjudicates all over the world. With this background Mark is perfectly placed to assess the modern dancer’s needs and, with his skills as a tailor, to translate these to the suit. Mark has made some exciting changes in both the design and construction of his tail suits, including the use of some exclusive cloths.
What we can do for you
We at Pure Class have the ability to create the perfect outfits at the perfect time for you in your competitions, whether that’s a Tail suit, Smooth Suit or Couture Gown. Our designers take into consideration the silhouette of your partnership, hair color, skin tone and your expectations to bring your dreams into reality.
We have all got an idea or image of the “perfect dress” or “perfect outfit”. This idea can be based around something we have already seen completed but want to put our own individual stamp on, can be made up of ideas and details from several dresses or outfits seen over a period of time, or can even be a truly unique design conjured up from your own imagination. This is where we come in and take you and your concept, however personal or unique, and make it a reality.
Our designer will talk through your ideas and put them onto paper, offering advice on fabrics, colors and decoration, whether it is hand painting or stones or a combination of both, while all the time ensuring your vision will work for you and your chosen dance style.
Following your initial inquiry we will invite you to meet us personally at a scheduled visit to the Balera Ballroom. If you have any inquiries or would like to purchase Pure Class attire, please contact the studio at 617-969-2280 (texts accepted) or info@baleraballroom.com, and they will inform you of the next scheduled visit.
Volha
Unique handmade dresses for ballroom dancing. For more information, email Volha or visit her Instagram.