With the school year in full swing for some and right around the corner for others, it’s time to enroll your little girl into dance classes. Enrolling your daughter into dance classes assists with her physical development, emotional maturity, and can boost her self-confidence. The first step to enrolling your daughter in a dance class is scoping out local studios or community centers; both offer beginning dance classes for children. Choose between ballet, tap, lyrical, and even hip hop.

The next step is outfitting your daughter with the dancewear items she’ll need. The basics she will need are girls’ leotards, tights, shorts, and shoes. The type of shoes required will depend on the classes she takes. There are several styles of basic leotards; short sleeve, long sleeve, and camisole. Some dance studios may also require a tutu. Make your dance class afternoons less stressful by keeping a clean leotard, pair of tights, and tutu stored in a fun duffel bag by the front door.