If you are competeing as amateurs, as opposed to pro-am, be sure to check the rules for dress. All levels have strict dress codes. Here is what most people wear for practice in my studio. Men: dress pants or dance pants, proper shoes, t-shirts, polo shirts or dress shirts. Women wear skirts or dresses that allow for plenty of movement. Longer length for smooth/standard and shorter for latin. The proper shoe or women's practice shoes. No one practices in jeans, shorts or capri pants.

I am the owner and shoe manufacturer for Georges Dance shoes ( www.georgesdanceshoes.com ) We are located in Burbank CA. most of my customers are custom orders customers, performing or teachers teaching dance southern California. My shoes are highest quality dance shoes you can get with life time outsole warranty.