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Payless has dance shoes! I ordered some stuff from Amazon but then found it way cheaper at a local Outdoor Store (a weird location for dance stuff I thought!). But I saw leotards and stuff at Walmart recently as well, it's just in the big girls section, not near the toddler / little kid stuff.

I don't have a dancer, but I used to be one. My favorite brands were Bloch (shoes and tights), Freed (esp. pointe shoes), and Mirella (leotards). You should be able to find them all online. Most dance schools give you a list of what you can wear, particularly in ballet class, so check with your instructor before you buy.

Former dancer here. I bought most of my gear online from Discount Dance Supply. I would echo @honeybear: for brands, except I loved my Gamba pointe shoes But you shouldn't have to worry about pointe shoes for ages...which is good because retrospectively I have no idea how my parents afforded my monthly pairs!

ETA: check the school for a dress code. Most of the classes for littles are more lax, but generally there is a strict dress code and different colored leotards per level.

Do you have any local dance shops around? That's where I always got my stuff but M's studio has a big store attached. I've seen some leotards and tights at Target too.