What should I wear to compete and where can I buy a ballroom or latin dance costume?
Avoid store-bought formal clothing. Custom-made dancewear looks exponentially better on the competition floor, and is easier to dance in due to sturdy construction and flexible fabrics. Women beginning in International Standard or American Smooth should wear a long, fitted dress with circle skirt hem and no rhinestones or shiny fabrics. Inexpensive ones are available ordering online at Rainbowshiu. Women beginning in International Latin or American Rhythm should wear a short, fitted dress and no rhinestones or shiny fabrics. Inexpensive ones are available ordering online at Rainbowshiu. Women at higher competition higher levels of competition (novice, pre-championship & championship) should invest in higher quality costumes available from many vendors including Chrisanne, DSI, Zdenka, Edda Hsu, and more. Cheaper options are also available at Rainbowshiu. Make sure to use swarovski stones, rather than korean or craft-store rhinestones. If you plan to stone your own costume, we recommend
