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.
What to Wear in Venice. What to Wear in Venice. I know this is a DUMB question, but I don't want to look to much like the tourist I am. We have been told don't wear Blue Jeans, Sport type shoes, etc., etc. Personally I like to wear Blue Jeans and Sport shoes. Should I forger about this talk and wear what I want or should I listen to some of it. When I open my mouth I will be identified as a tourist. Thanks for any help. Mauser