Costumes

Costumes

All costumes are thoughtfully selected by our instructors and will be sent home with all required accessories.

Once costumes go home, we ask families to help keep them safe and performance-ready. To keep everything in great condition, please store costumes in a secure place and save them for showcase events only.

Costume payments must be made through our DSP Parent portal by May 31st.

Costumes will be distributed after classes the week of June 1st. 

Shoes & Tights

Families are responsible for providing all required tights and shoes. Please be sure to order any required shoes well in advance so your dancer is fully prepared.

These should be purchased before Dress Rehearsal on June 19th at the theater so dancers can rehearse in the correct attire.

For exact requirements, please refer to our Shoes & Tights Sheet:

REFER TO OUR SHOES & TIGHTS SHEET HERE!

We recommend shopping through our Nimbly Shop for convenience.
Simply select the category “Summer Showcase 2026” to find everything you need.

Nimbly Shop. 

Caring for your Costumes

A little care goes a long way in keeping costumes stage-ready:

• Store costumes hanging in a garment bag

• Keep costumes for showcase use only (they’ll have plenty of time to shine after!)

• Follow garment labels for cleaning instructions

• Hand wash gently in cold water if needed

• Avoid tumble drying

• Limit direct sunlight exposure

• Skip dry cleaning

• Light steaming is perfect for a polished look

If you’re ever unsure, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help.

'Self-Costuming' Groups:

If your dancer is in a self-costuming group, all outfits must be approved by June 1st.

You can do this by:

• Bringing the costume to class

• Showing it in person

• Sending a photo for review

Additional Costume Information: 

• Undergarments should be skin-toned and not visible under costumes

• Please ensure all pieces fit securely so dancers feel confident on stage

• Only accessories included with the costume should be worn.

Company Dancers: 

For quick changes, please wear a skin-toned leotard or bra and brief set under all costumes.

• We HIGHLY suggest bringing a laundry basket to drop all used costumes in.  This will make it easier for you to collect belongings at the end of the show and your dancer will have ease and speed of changing costumes.  

• If you have a portable costume rack, please bring it as hanging space is quite limited. 

• You may bring some snacks to keep in the designated food area. Lunch will be provided for you!