If a manufacturers' excise, or a gross sales tax, or a value- added tax, was shifted along the various chains of production and distribution with no loadage and in such a way that the tax element involved in retail prices was uniformly proportional to retail prices for all commodities and services, its price effects would be identical with those of a retail sales tax.
There is such diversity of footwear in Jazz classes (bare feet, half socks, ordinary socks, running shoes and -even!- Jazz shoes) perhaps check ahead with the class teacher or studio what they prefer their Jazz students to wear on their feet. But sneakers will probably be OK for your first few lessons, at least.
If you want to wear an alternate colour look for a wedge or high heel to lengthen. As leggings are hoisery they work best with lighter shoes such as ballet flats, peep toes and sandals, rather than heavy âtrouserâ shoes such as loafers or sneakers. Given that leggings donât cover the feet, wearing an open shoe such as a sandal or peep-toe highlights this and gives them a more summery feel.