Model Search: If you’re a dancer interested in modeling for our national dancewear catalogs and websites, we'd love to hear from you!
    Model Search: If you’re a dancer interested in modeling for our national dancewear catalogs and websites, we'd love to hear from you!
    Model Search: If you’re a dancer interested in modeling for our national dancewear catalogs and websites, we'd love to hear from you!
    Model Search: If you’re a dancer interested in modeling for our national dancewear catalogs and websites, we'd love to hear from you!
    Model Search: If you’re a dancer interested in modeling for our national dancewear catalogs and websites, we'd love to hear from you!

    Who We Are Looking For

    We truly believe that all dancers are beautiful in their various shapes and sizes; however, we can only consider dancers who fit the following criteria because of the small sized dancewear samples we use for our photo shoots:

    • Adult Models: Girls, Boys, Men, and Women with strong dance backgrounds between the ages of 14-23 who are photogenic. Female adult models must fit into a Small Adult leotard.

    • Child Models: Children with great personalities who can correctly execute basic dance positions and are between the ages of 4-13. Child models must fit in Child Size leotards (SC, MC, LC).

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What should I be wearing in the photographs I submit?
    • Please wear dance attire, preferably leotard and tights. 2-3 photos and 1 close-up photo are suggested. Please pose in dance poses to show your dance technique. Professional photos are not required.
    • What happens after I apply?
    • We will select applicants to come in for a one on one interview. This gives us the opportunity to meet you and it gives you the chance to ask us any questions you, or your parent(s), may have. Pictures will be taken.
    • How will I know if I am selected?
    • Due to the large amount of talented applicants we will only notify dancers we would like to bring in for an interview and test photo shoot. Please, no phone calls. Applicants must be available to come to St. Louis at their own expense.
    • What happens after the initial interview?
    • After the interview, you may be called back for an audition test shot or be scheduled for a photo shoot.
    • What happens during the test shot?
    • Pictures not for print will be taken of you in our costumes in dance poses to test your technique and how photogenic you are. We ask that you wear your hair up, natural make up, clean nails, and bring your dance shoes. Tights and costumes will be provided.
    • What happens after the test shot?
    • If you are hired to model in our catalogs, we will arrange a photo shoot. Photo shoots last 3-8 hours and are scheduled throughout the year. Photo shoots are sporadic and models from our current roster will be chosen for shoot days depending on the sizes needed.
    • Do models get paid?
    • Yes, hired models are compensated for their time and receive discounts at our retail store for the duration of the year they model. However, models are not compensated for travel expenses.
    • If selected as a model, does that mean I will appear in the catalog and/or marketing materials?
    • There is no guarantee that photographs will be used in any catalog and/or marketing materials.
    • If selected as a model do I have to be currently enrolled in dance classes?
    • Yes. Due to the nature of our business we encourage all of our models to actively maintain their dance education.

    How To Apply

    Complete and mail a Model Search Entry Form including 3-4 color photos (please note these will not be returned). Photos should be full-length, recent photos. Don’t forget to print your name, address, phone number, and dance studio or school on the back of each photo.

    Please mail photos along with your completed entry form to:

    Dancewear Solutions
    Talent Department
    6750 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139

    Due to the large amount of talented applicants we will only notify dancers we would like to bring in for an interview and test photo shoot. Please, no phone calls. Applicants must be available to come to St. Louis at their own expense.

    Dancers selected to appear in our catalogs agree to model exclusively for Dancewear Solutions. This agreement applies towards our dancewear and costume competitors only.

    Always accepting applications!
    APPLY NOW for the chance to be in our upcoming catalogs.

    For additional information please call Dancewear Solutions at:
    (314) 773-9000 and ask for the Talent Department, or e-mail us at:
    talentdepartment@weissman.net.

    We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have.

    My favorite part about modeling for DWS would definitely have to be the dancing! I love how they give us the opportunity to dance to music with every outfit! It just makes me happy!!!! - Leah, Spring 2012 cover model winner

    Spring 2012 Cover Model - Leah