Toddler dance class / dance wear

ArcticFox

I am starting my (almost) 3-year-old in dance on Saturday.  It is no-commitment, so the first class is sort of a test run.  Therefore I was told not to buy dancewear for the first class, and I can buy stuff afterwards if we decide to stick with the classes.

I know one of you ladies said you actually teach little kid's dance, so maybe you or someone else can help me answer this - 

Where can I find good price toddler dancewear?  I am talking leotard, tights, ballet slippers, tap shoes.  I am sure the dance studio sells it, but I'm not sure if it will be really expensive there, or if I can find it somewhere else for really cheap?  (I'm referring to chain type stores - I'm sure we have dance stores around here but I'm pretty sure they have high prices as well).

brightning

Our Target has a dance section, but I'm not sure what sizes are available.

Alexandra*sMom

Ditto Target.  They are in the girls section, so the smallest I have seen is a girls XS, which typically is a 4/5 - but my 4 yo needed a S this year because the XS she wore last winter was too small.

(She does gymnastics, but I buy a leotard with legs to avoid showing her panties!)

MrsT1209

Our Target carries them.  Honestly, what they had wasn't that cute, in my opinion. I wasn't a fan of the fake silver sparkly things at the top of the leotards and the short "not quite tank, not quite short" sleeves.  So I got her leotard and attached skirt at the studio.  It was pretty evenly priced with Targets prices with a lot more variety to choose from.

jessbsc

I started my daughter in dance this year and we purchased most of her supplies from local dance specific stores, though we found a few basics at our local Target.  I do have to agree that a lot of the Target leotards were a little different than what I prefer.  Her studio also sells dance apparel but was much, much more expensive than our dance stores.  The studio should be able to tell you if there are any dance apparel places in your area.  Also, Amazon.com has some great deals on shoes and other items if you want to order online.  For reference, my little girl is 2 and was fine wearing the XS sizes and XXS sizes.  She is tall for her age, but I think the XS would fit an average size 2 or 3 year old also.  Hope this helps!