If you want to buy a pair of women dance shoes you should know, form is almost as important as function, and shoe styles are as varied as dance categories -- including Latin, swing, cha cha, foxtrot and waltz, to name a few. 

Basic designs include open- or closed-toe pumps and sandals. Heels in women's shoes are slim or flared and generally range in height from 1 to 3 inches. 

Slim heels make turns and other moves easier. Flared heels are preferred for the Latin dances because they provide more stability.