Short answer: normal clothes and the right shoes.
Clothes: wear what you’d wear to a nice dinner. Comfortable, lets you move. You don’t need dancewear — nobody expects it on lesson one.
Shoes: this is the part that matters. Wear something with a smooth sole that stays on your foot. Leather soles are ideal. What doesn’t work: sneakers or anything with rubber grip (you’ll stick to the floor), flip-flops, very high stilettos.
Don’t own smooth-soled shoes? A pair of dress shoes or low heels works fine. Don’t buy dance shoes before your first lesson — we’ll tell you what to get once you know which styles you love.
That’s it. No costume, no preparation. Just show up.
Your first lesson is $50 for 30 minutes, one-on-one with a professional instructor. 857 Broadway, or call 212-597-2484.