Gaynor Minden - Dance Gear Etc.
The original Gaynor Mindens had stiff shanks and were available with only a few fitting choices. We now offer a greatly expanded range of options including ultra-flexible shanks and boxes, a narrow-heeled style for the sleekest possible fit, longer sizes for today's bigger feet, built-in suede tips for extra durability, and Luxe self-smoothing satin — all for stock shoes. In addition we offer extensive additional customization by special order.
Gaynor Minden began producing leotards in the late 1990's, in a handful of distinctive styles that were markedly dressier and more fashion-inspired than typical studio wear; today even our basic styles are still distinguished by unique details. Our children's line, Miniminden, (we couldn't resist) arrived soon after. Our apparel also includes a popular line of tights, as well as innovative warm-ups that bring fabrics such as bamboo, silk-knits, stretch fleece, and featherlight Italian wool to practice clothing. We make dance bags, training aids, and unusual accessories, too.
Joy, the Gaynor Minden technique slipper (patent pending) for adults, debuted in 2014, following the launch of the children's version in 2013. Like the pointe shoe, our technique shoe spent years in development to ensure that it not only met Gaynor Minden's standards, but that it offered features not available in other slippers.
The Flexibility Band, a heavy dutyresistance band designed especially for dancers.