So Danca BA45 Vegan Half Sole | Contemporary Dance | Dance World

Size & Fit Advice

So Danca sizing varies by garment and product category. For dancewear, use body measurements rather than everyday clothing size wherever possible. For shoes, use measured foot length as your starting point and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Women's Dancewear

So Danca Women's Garments Size Chart

Compare bust, waist, hips and girth to find your recommended So Danca women's dancewear size.

Size	Bust inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Petite	30" – 31"	22" – 24"	30" – 32"	53" – 55"
Small	31" – 34"	24" – 26"	31" – 34"	55" – 57"
Medium	34" – 37"	26" – 28"	34" – 37"	58" – 61"
Large	37" – 40"	28" – 30"	37" – 40"	62" – 64"
X/Large	40" – 43"	30" – 32"	40" – 43"	64" – 66"

Men's Dancewear

So Danca Men's Garments Size Chart

Compare chest, waist, hips and girth to find your recommended So Danca men's dancewear size.

Size	Chest inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Petite	31" – 32"	25" – 27"	31" – 32"	57" – 59"
Small	32" – 35"	27" – 29"	32" – 35"	59" – 62"
Medium	35" – 38"	29" – 31"	35" – 38"	62" – 64"
Large	38" – 41"	31" – 33"	38" – 41"	64" – 66"
X/Large	41" – 44"	33" – 35"	41" – 44"	66" – 68"

Children's Dancewear

So Danca Children's Garments Size Chart

Children's ages are shown as a guide only. For the most reliable fit, compare the child's chest, waist, hips and girth measurements with the chart.

Size	Chest inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Size 0 Age 4–6	20" – 22"	18" – 19"	22" – 24"	37" – 39"
Size 1 Age 6–7	22" – 25"	19" – 20"	24" – 26"	40" – 42"
Size 2 Age 8–10	25" – 28"	20" – 21"	26" – 28"	43" – 45"
Size 2A Age 12–14	28" – 31"	21" – 22"	28" – 30"	46" – 48"

Dance World Tip

For fitted dancewear and leotards, girth is particularly important because it reflects the full length of the torso. For children's garments, use age only as a starting point and prioritise actual body measurements whenever possible.

Adult Tights

So Danca Adult Tights Size Chart

So Danca tights are sized using a combination of height and weight. If you fall between two sizes, consider both measurements together rather than relying on height alone.

Size	Height ft / in	Height metres	Weight lbs	Weight kg
S/M	4.1 – 5.6	1.47 – 1.70	90 – 130	41 – 57
L/XL	5.2 – 6.0	1.57 – 1.82	115 – 170	52 – 80
XXL	5.6 – 6.2	1.67 – 1.87	145 – 180	66 – 85

Children's Tights

So Danca Children's Tights Size Chart

Use the child's height and weight together to find the most suitable starting size.

Size	Height ft / in	Height metres	Weight lbs	Weight kg
T/S	2.8 – 4.2	0.81 – 1.27	25 – 77	12 – 32
M/L	3.6 – 5.2	1.06 – 1.57	55 – 99	25 – 43

Adult Shoes

International Adult Shoe Size Conversion

Use this general conversion chart to compare international shoe sizes. So Danca dance shoes may fit differently by model, so always follow the individual product's Dance World Fit Advice.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK	US Women	US Men
21.5	35 / 35.5	2.5 – 3	4.5 – 5	3 – 3.5
22.0	36	3 – 3.5	5 – 5.5	3.5 – 4
22.5	36.5 / 37	3.5 – 4	5.5 – 6	4 – 4.5
23.0	37 / 37.5	4 – 4.5	6 – 6.5	4.5 – 5
23.5	38	4.5 – 5	6.5 – 7	5 – 5.5
24.0	38.5	5 – 5.5	7 – 7.5	5.5 – 6
24.5	39 / 39.5	5.5 – 6	7.5 – 8	6 – 6.5
25.0	40	6 – 6.5	8 – 8.5	6.5 – 7
25.5	40.5	6.5 – 7	8.5 – 9	7 – 7.5
26.0	41 / 41.5	7 – 7.5	9 – 9.5	7.5 – 8
26.5	42	7.5 – 8	9.5 – 10	8 – 8.5
27.0	42 / 42.5	8 – 8.5	10 – 10.5	8.5 – 9
27.5	43	8.5 – 9	10.5 – 11	9 – 9.5
28.0	44	9 – 9.5	11 – 11.5	9.5 – 10
28.5	44.5	9.5 – 10	11.5 – 12	10 – 10.5
29.0	45	10 – 10.5	12 – 12.5	10.5 – 11
29.5	46	10.5 – 11	12.5 – 13	11 – 11.5

Children's Shoes

International Kids' Shoe Size Conversion

Measure the child's foot rather than converting from an existing school or trainer size wherever possible. Dance shoes should fit securely and should not be bought with excessive growing room.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK Kids	US Kids / Youth
14.0	24	7	7.5
14.5	25	7.5	8
15.0	25.5 – 26	8 – 8.5	8.5 – 9
15.5	26.5	9	9.5
16.0	27 – 27.5	9.5	10
16.5	28	10	10.5
17.0	28.5	10.5	11
17.5	29 – 30	11 – 11.5	11.5 – 12
18.0	30.5	12	12.5
18.5	31	12.5	13
19.0	32 – 32.5	13 – 13.5	13.5 / 1Y
19.5	33	1	1.5Y
20.0	33.5	1.5	2Y
20.5	34 / 34.5	2	2.5Y
21.0	35	2.5	3Y
21.5	35.5	3	3.5Y

Before Choosing Your Size

Take dancewear measurements over underwear or close-fitting clothing using a flexible tape measure. For shoes, measure both feet while standing and use the longer foot as your starting point.

Bust / Chest Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape straight and level around the body.

Waist Measure around the natural waist, usually the narrowest part of the torso.

Hips Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat, keeping the tape level.

Girth Start at one shoulder, measure down the front of the torso, through the crotch and back to the same shoulder in one continuous loop.

Foot Length Measure from heel to longest toe while standing. Measure both feet and use the longer measurement.

So Danca Fit Guidance

So Danca makes a wide range of dancewear and footwear, so fit can vary between styles. For garments, use the measurement chart that matches the wearer and product category. For tights, compare both height and weight. For dance shoes, use the international conversion table as a reference only and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Dance World Fit Note So Danca size charts and Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a guide only. Fit can vary depending on body proportions, garment design, fabric, stretch, shoe construction, width and personal preference. Where an individual product carries its own sizing recommendation, that model-specific advice should take priority.

Best For: Contemporary • Lyrical • Modern • Turns & Pirouettes • Floorwork • Vegan Dancers • Barefoot-Inspired Movement

Description

Clean, flexible and beautifully minimal, the So Danca BA45 Vegan Half Sole brings the streamlined feel of the original BA45 into a completely animal-free construction.

Stretch canvas hugs the working forefoot with a close second-skin fit, while a durable vegan microfibre pad protects the metatarsal area and creates a smooth surface for turns. A single tone-matching elastic keeps the half sole securely positioned while the heel and arch remain completely exposed and free.

So Danca BA45 Vegan Half Sole – Personality

Vegan Construction • Second-Skin Fit • Clean Profile • Barefoot Freedom

The precision minimalist. BA45 Vegan keeps the beautifully edited character of the original: stretch canvas around the working forefoot, one simple elastic and very little else. The difference is underneath, where a vegan microfibre working surface replaces traditional suede.

Nude keeps the finish clean, natural and visually understated against the bare foot.

So Danca BA45 Vegan Contemporary Half Sole – Design & Performance

The foundation of BA45 Vegan is its hug-the-foot stretch canvas. Lightweight and highly flexible, it follows the shape of the forefoot closely and moves naturally as the toes and metatarsals articulate.

Underneath, a vegan microfibre forefoot pad creates the working surface. It protects the metatarsal area against direct friction and abrasion while providing the balance of traction and glide needed for controlled turns and travelling movement — without using an animal-derived suede sole.

The carefully positioned side-seam construction follows the natural contour of the foot, helping the upper sit smoothly rather than introducing unnecessary bulk around the forefoot.

A single tone-matching elastic wraps around the heel to maintain placement. With no additional straps, covered arch or conventional heel construction, BA45 Vegan remains deliberately simple and exceptionally free through the rest of the foot.

So Danca BA45 Vegan Half Sole – Technical Profile

Construction Vegan Stretch Canvas Half Sole

Upper Hug-The-Foot Stretch Canvas

Turning Surface Vegan Microfibre Forefoot Pad

Coverage Forefoot / Open Heel & Arch

Fit System Single Tone-Matching Elastic

Construction Detail Contoured Side Seams

Floor Contact Very Close / Barefoot-Inspired

Best Use Contemporary • Lyrical • Modern • Turning

Key Feature Animal-Free Alternative to Traditional Suede

So Danca BA45 Vegan Contemporary Footwear DNA™

Our Dance World Footwear DNA™ highlights the five characteristics that define how Contemporary footwear feels.

Floor Feel ●●●●● Minimal forefoot coverage keeps the dancer exceptionally close and responsive to the floor.

Turn Control ●●●●○ Microfibre working surface balances controlled glide with enough traction for confident movement.

Flexibility ●●●●● Stretch canvas follows articulation closely while the exposed heel and arch remain completely free.

Protection ●●●○○ Canvas and microfibre protect the working forefoot while overall coverage remains deliberately minimal.

Support ●●○○○ Stretch canvas and single elastic provide secure placement rather than structural support.

Higher score ≠ better. Dance World Contemporary Footwear DNA™ shows the balance and feel of the footwear, helping dancers compare different constructions and choose what suits their movement and floorwork.

Dance World Notes – So Danca BA45 Vegan Half Sole

The precision minimalist.

What we like most is that the vegan version doesn't need a completely different identity. It keeps the simple, close-fitting BA45 formula and changes the material that matters: the traditional suede working surface becomes vegan microfibre.

The result still feels very much like a contemporary half sole. There is protection beneath the working forefoot, but almost nothing around the heel or arch to interfere with articulation or the barefoot line.

Our overall impression: if you like the clean simplicity of BA45 but specifically want an animal-free option, this is the easy choice. Same minimalist philosophy, different working material.

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About So Danca Brand

About So Danca – Premium Dancewear, Ballet Shoes & Dance Shoes

Founded in Brazil, So Danca is one of the world's leading dance brands, trusted by dancers, teachers and professionals for its exceptional quality, innovative design and outstanding comfort. For decades, So Danca has been creating premium dancewear and footwear that combines technical performance with contemporary style, supporting dancers across every stage of their journey.

From ballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, tap shoes, ballroom and Latin dance shoes to leotards, tights, warm-up wear and dance accessories, So Danca offers one of the most comprehensive collections in the dance industry. Every product is designed using high-quality materials and performance fabrics to provide exceptional fit, flexibility and durability, helping dancers move confidently in the studio, on stage and in competition.

Loved by beginners, students and professional performers alike, So Danca continues to innovate while remaining committed to craftsmanship, comfort and inspiring dancers around the world.

Delivery & Returns

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Customer service can be contacted via email : orders@danceworld.ie

By phone - Ireland: 01 497 6129, UK and Rest of World: 00 353 1 497 6129

BA45 Vegan Half Sole Shoes • Contemporary & Lyrical, Stretch Canvas

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