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We have wholesale programs available for stores or dance studios.

A. How to Get Started

The preferred way to get started is to email us and let us know you're ready to sell our products at your store/studio. We'll call you and help you set up an account and determine just what to order. Or, to set-up an account online, send us an email with the following information:

Store/Studio Name

Owner's Name

Store/Studio's Address, City, State, Zip

Store/Studio Phone / Fax

Store/Studio Email address

Gabellini Dance Shoes will then verify your dance studio and e-mail you confirmation. We request that you speak with one of our sales associates by phone prior to placing your order.

We'll send you our Salsa Life catalogue and a Gabellini Poster to display on a prominent wall in your location. Just fill it in with your prices and your customers can see the great styles and savings.

Call us to place your order-most shoes will be shipped within 48 hours.

B. How to Sell

Selling dance shoes is easy even if your store/studio is small. That's because you don't have to carry inventory and there's no minimum order. You simply size each student for the shoe you want them to wear, then place your order. We'll ship your shoes and you can distribute them right away. Below are some selling tips for you.

1. Make sure Gabellini Dance Shoes are displayed in a highly visible manner, both in your studio and on the feet of your dance teachers.

2. Learn about the shoes you are selling. You should be able to answer basic questions about them. If you do not know an answer, tell your customer you will get back to them shortly. Keep our phone number on hand so you can call us if you are unsure about something. We're happy to answer any questions you have.

3. Your teachers' shoes should always be in good shape. Dance teachers have a great deal of influence over their students, and shoes that are preferred by professional dancers will easily sell.

Students and customers want to see that the shoes you sell are high quality and made to last. Some professional dancers prefer to wear the same shoes for years, because over time, a dance shoe will mold to the foot and become like a second skin. However, no quality dance shoe can withstand years of daily use. When parents see shoes torn, they may assume that a shoe is of poor quality, and be unaware that the shoe has actually been danced in thousands of times.

4. Price your shoes to sell. Studio owners, please see our suggested retail prices for helpful guidelines.

5. Keeping a "size-run" of shoes at your store is important for ordering the correct sizes, but it is also an important selling tool. You can talk and talk to your customer about the great quality and value of a shoe, but no amount of talking compares to giving dancers the chance to see, feel, and try on a well-made shoe.

6. Email us to request your FREE Gabellini Dance Shoes poster & catalog. This great sales tool is not only free, but it's also perfect for introducing your students and customers to the year's newest Gabellini Dance Shoe styles. Display it on a prominent wall in your studio where they can check out our fine craftsmanship, as well as your studio's incredible, below-retail prices. Gabellini Dance Shoes Display Poster is a great way to create an aura of excitement among students and customers looking for with every new purchase.

Email us now at gabellini.net@gmail.com, let us help you to set up your dream dance shoes store!

Thank you Giancarlo Gabellini

(518) 632-4818