User:Tdmarz22/Bailar Dancewear

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Bailar Dancewear LLC
IndustryManufacturing
Founded2012
FounderCyndi Marziani
ProductsDance Clothing
Websitewww.bdancewear.com


History[edit]

In 2012, Cyndi Marziani, a seamstress with over 20 years of industry experience and mother of two, decided with the help of her son to open up an online store selling dance clothing. Their goal was to make dance clothing by hand in the united states which let them to be able to make all their dancewear items availalbe in over 200 colors.[1] He began his business by repairing theatrical shoes for the Met, and transitioned from cobbler to shoemaker when he created pair of shoes for Polish tenor Jean de Reszke in an emergency. His shop soon became a meeting place for dancers who would stop by to discuss their needs and purchase his shoes.

Over time, his reputation grew and visiting dancers would often come to his shop to purchase shoes. One of those visitors, Anna Pavlova, purchased Capezio pointe shoes for herself and her entire company during her first tour of the United States in 1910, thereby helping Capezio establish wide public visibility.[2]

In 1941, Lord & Taylor, Neiman-Marcus, and other stores began to market and distribute Capezio footwear.

Salvatore Capezio's family eventually joined him in the business, and today the company is operated by third- and fourth-generation family members. The company now employs modern, computerized manufacturing systems, though its Special Make-up Department continues to hand craft special order footwear.

Notable users[edit]

Numerous celebrities endorsed the company's products over the years, such as Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis, Jr., Alicia Alonso, Bob Fosse, Gregory Hines, Mick Jagger, Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.[3]

Capezio Dance Award[edit]

The company established the "Capezio Dance Award" in 1952 to recognize significant achievements in dance, and in 1953 it created the Capezio Foundation to administer the awards program and operate a grant program for non-profit organizations.[2][4]

Notable award recipients[5]

In popular culture[edit]

In the ninth episode of Archer's third season ("Bloody Ferlin"), there are several references to Ray Gillette's fondness of Capezios in his childhood. Capezios, in this episode, are also a code word for homosexuality.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "aboutUs". Bailar Dancewear. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference history was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Capezio: Serving dancers for over 125 years". Danceinforma. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Dance Foundation". Capezio. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Awardees". Capezio. Retrieved 24 March 2013.


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