Ballroom Connection
Owned & operated by Stephanie Au
Calla Shopping Center
1111 W. El Camino Real #219 (at Grape)
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
408.773.8833
Good shoe selection, great service!
www.ballroomconnection.com

Sandy Nichols
Custom ballgown design, alteration and repair offered at affordable prices.  Sandy did  the formation costumes for most of our showcases.  For those who saw Bud & Deb's bolero, she made the few alterations on this dress that resulted in such a fabulous look!   Deb's blue Fox Trot gown was designed & built by Sandy, and much more!

In addition, she custom designs beautiful dress bags to protect your gowns.  This is most important for your feathers on international gowns.  Although she will not make a tuxedo, she will do tuxedo alterations. 

When you contact her, please let her know that you found her through our website, as she does not accept jobs from just anyone....:o)
Fremont, CA
510.796.8711

Online shopping:

Dance Vision
We are now affiliated with Dance Vision, a major supplier of ballroom dance products.  They have one of the largest collections of dance music, books and videos, in addition to social and beginning competition fashions, jewelry and gift ideas, and more.  Please use the banner in the frame just to the left to access their website. 

Lyn Wallander Designs
Deb & Dawn recently spent a great deal of time (and $$) at this booth.  The service was beyond excellent, and the designs were terrific.  They have inexpensive gowns that can be purchased "off the rack" or Lyn will design something special for you.  We think you'll be very happy!  In fact, they are planning to open a shop this coming November in the South Bay.  We look forward to having them so close!
www.dancerscorner.com

Strictly Ballroom
Owned & managed by Andre (Deb always finds something to buy from him)
For those who saw Bud & Deb's bolero, she got the red dress here
You can find him at some of the larger local comps, i.e. IGB, Autumn Classic.
4220 Scott Drive 
Newport Beach, CA  92660
949.250.1878
http://www.strictly-ballroom-dance-apparel.com/

A Class Act
Fabulous jewelry designs!  Most are custom designs created by Bonnie Simon.  She also carries terrific pieces that she has managed to find, all at excellent prices. You can look for her at the Autumn Classic competition here in San Francisco in October. 
7513 Whitaker Ave.
Van Nuys, CA  91406
818.786.6275
http://bdsweb.ballroom.com/home.htm

Chrisanne
They will design a custom-made costume for you over the web.  Based in the UK but with ordering facilities in the US, they have a terrific website and are known in the dance world as the top in the industry. A dancer recently bought her dress from them.  However, be certain of what you're ordering, and be certain to work out any details well in advance so you don't have any surprises.
www.chrisanne.us

To The Nines
A site where you can select a design & even order practice skirts for both latin & smooth dancing.  Affordable.
www.tothenines.com

Previously Used Gowns
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Monroe, NC
A site where you can purchase a competition level gown at a reduced price.  Has latin and smooth gowns.  Photos enlarge.  She's out of state, so contact her directly with any questions.
Terri Beeson: (704) 238-1800
jtbee9@aol.com
www.fredastairemonroe.com