Perform Group started in 1946 as one of the first ready-made dance recital costume companies. Perform Group established a reputation for high-quality ballet costumes. Since its inception, Perform Group has become a world leader in producing dance costumes and gymnastics apparel. Olympic teams from around the world continue to compete in garments designed and produced by Perform Group associates. In 1996, millions of Americans witnessed the dramatic gold medal efforts of the United States national team, as well as Russian gymnasts, in uniforms produced by Perform Group through a strategic partnership with Reebok. First certified as a Class A manufacturing company in 1996, Perform Group continues to search for and implement new strategic initiatives to keep the company competitive in a global marketplace. Perform Group maintains its corporate offices in York, Pa.