Whatever you're in the market for -- dance memorabilia, music, props, books, make-up, shoes, accessories -- the city has it all.

CLASS-IN DANCE A tiny shop on the second floor of 152 W. 72nd Street, this establishment offers a surprising array of merchandise including exquisite hand-made velvet leotards and lots of co-ordinating skirts and warm-ups. There are also Class-In pointe shoes. I haven't tried them, but other dancers report that this brand is particularly good for people who need double or triple shanks. However, the shoes can also be custom-made for the needs of dancers who don't have banana feet! Call (212) 579-2285.

THE BALLET COMPANY This tiny storefront, tucked into 1887 Broadway just around the corner from Lincoln Center, carries collectibles, books, videos and apparel as well as all the sparkly earrings and handmade headpieces a dancer's heart could desire. I once spent more than I care to tell you for one of Dame Margot Fonteyn's pointe shoes plus a headshot from her heyday, and I've found my share of vintage recordings and other treasures in the shop as well. If Joe is there, get him to start talking about celebrity customers and other dance lore.

LINCOLN CENTER GIFT SHOPS One on the main floor by the ticket booths, and one down on the concourse level, the gift shops cater to performing artists of all ages, with such child-pleasing wares as ballerina birthday party supplies as well as an impressive collection of books and videos.

DANCEWEAR STORES Start at Freed of London, 58th and Seventh Avenue, then walk west to Capezio's at 57th Street and Broadway. Now head downtown for a stop at Sansha and Glitter on 55th Street and Broadway, and end your shopping spree at another Capezio's, 51th Street and Broadway. As this itinerary demonstrates, New York is a walking town. Like a lot of urban hikers, I protect my feet by buying my street shoes, boots and sandals at Eastern Mountain Sports on Broadway and 61st Street. Consider doing the same.

M. GORDON NOVELTY, INC. When you're down taking class at ABT, Joffrey or any of the modern dance studios in the village, stop in at M. Gordon's, 933 Broadway near 22nd Street for an unbeatable selection of theatrical accessories, props and seasonal items. After that, walk uptown to the 30's where you'll find shop after shop of wholesale novelties and jewelry, many of which will also sell to retail customers at prices far below what you'd pay elsewhere. My friend Cornelia Sampson, the Director of the Michigan Ballet Theatre, was in town recently and bought 20 pairs of faux diamond earrings for the "snow corps" in her "Nutcracker." Total tab? $20!