Class Attire

Riverside Performing Arts, 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 | 360-694-8662

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We require all RPA students to follow our dance attire requirements. We do not allow street shoes in the studios.


Leotards, tights, tutus,  shoes, dance bags and

dance accessories can be purchased at Main Street

Dance Attire conveniently located at RPA. All registered students do NOT pay tax!


Mommy and Me

Comfortable clothing for parent and child.


Tumbling and Acrobatic Dancing

Comfortable clothing. No jeans or skirts.


Intro to Dance, Creative Dance, Creative Ballet, Pre-Ballet and Ballet/Tap Combo

Girls: Pink or black leotard (long or short sleeve), pink tights and pink or black leather ballet shoes*. Black tap shoes**. Ballet skirts or reasonable tutus OK.

Boys: White or black t-shirt or tank and black stretch pants or tight fitting shorts. Black leather ballet shoes. Black tap shoes.


Ballet I, II, III and Ballet/Tap Combo II, III

Girls: Black or pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Black tap shoes for Ballet/Tap Combo.

NO SHORTS or TUTUS.

Boys: White or black t-shirt or tank and black stretch pants or tight fitting shorts. Black tap shoes for Ballet/Tap Combo


All other Classes

Comfortable dance attire and appropriate shoes for specific dance style. No jeans or skirts.


*Ballet “slippers” from Walmart or Target may NOT be worn.

**Tap shoes are available to borrow for free.