It must be remembered certain standards are to be upheld during all National Square Dance Conventions®. A standard of dress has long been an integral part of identifying this Convention as special. The NEC has taken the position of requiring the following dress code for all National Square Dance Conventions®. The National Square Dance Convention® dress code is as follows*:

SQUARE and ROUND DANCE ATTIRE:

• Ladies:

1. Square Dance Dress/Skirt and Top with crinoline slip & petti-pants
2. Or, Prairie Length Dress/Prairie Skirt and Top with soft slip (No slacks/jeans or shorts on Square or Round Dance Floors)

• Men:

1. Long Sleeve Shirt and Dress Slacks
2. Or Clean Dress Jeans (Bolo or Square Dance tie recommended).
3. No short sleeve shirts, T-shirts, or shorts on Square or Round Dance Floors.

 

CONTRA DANCE ATTIRE

• Ladies:

Contra Length Dress/Skirt and Top or same as Square and Round Dance Attire

• Men:

 Same as Square and Round Dance Attire

 

CLOGGING ATTIRE

• Ladies:

1. Clogging Length Dress/Skirt and Top
2. Or, same as Square and Round Dance Attire except crinoline slip is optional.
3. Slacks/Clean Jeans or shorts are allowed during practice sessions.

• Men:

1. Long/Short Sleeve Shirts and Dress Slacks
2. Or, Jeans (Bolo or Square Dance Tie optional)
3. Shorts and T-shirts allowed during practice sessions.

 

COUNTRY WESTERN ATTIRE

• Ladies/Men:

Country Western Outfits or Same as Square and Round Dance Attire.

 

*NOTE:

ALL DANCERS WILL BE PERMITTED IN ANY HALL, BUT NEED TO BE DRESSED IN PROPER ATTIRE.

The NEC voted to retain the above listed dress code for attendance at the National Square Dance Convention®