Initially, we only recommend that the students wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. We do not recommend high heels or open, strappy shoes such as sandals; basically, think of what shoe you wouldn't mind running in. Every one has their own personal preference, and current favorites are the Bleyer dance shoes carried by www.dancestore.com and white Bass bucks. Some people like a plain sole, and others take them to a shoe repairer and have chrome leather or suede applied to the bottoms. We also recommend loose, comfortable clothing; basically, you'll be running! We don't like blue jeans because they're too restrictive. Many students discover that after they have been dancing for a while that they wish to obtain a more authentic vintage appearance, such as two-tone shoes and Zoot suits. For more information, check out the Threads and Treads page and the Links page.