Abstract: A backpack has a backpack housing forming an internal compartment that has a first inner surface and a second inner surface. An access opening for accessing the internal compartment has a closure mechanism for removably closing the internal compartment, the backpack housing further having shoulder straps. A dance shoe organizer includes a panel of flexible material having a front face and a rear face. The front face of the panel has a plurality of mesh coverings spaced longitudinally along the panel, each of the mesh coverings forming a plurality of shoe pockets. A strap fastens the panel in a folded configuration, and a hook is attached to the strap of the panel. A securing flap is attached to the first inner surface and forms an organizer compartment shaped to receive the dance shoe organizer.