Dress code
All students are expected to wear the proper uniform to every class.
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Female students should wear their hair tied back, (a bun is required for ballet) and loose hair should be pinned back to show the face clearly.
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No jewelry should be worn.
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Sport bras should not be worn unless they match the leotard.
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Leotard color must match those in our boutique.
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Underwear should not be worn under tights.
For the convenience of our students our Dance Boutique carries all required leotards, shoes, tights and accessories as well as LPAA merchandise.
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Parent-Child Classes
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Comfortable non-restrictive clothing.
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Bare feet or socks.
Adult Classes
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Comfortable non-restrictive clothing.
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Appropriate dance shoes for the style. Tap shoes for Tap, Ballet Shoes for Ballet, etc.
Tiny Ballet & Pre-Ballet
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Girls: Light Pink leotard, light pink skirt, light pink tights (or ankle socks). No tutus or "dress up" clothes permitted. Hair in a bun or ponytail.
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Boys: T-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts, white ankle socks
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Leather Ballet Slippers (pink for girls, black for boys)
Pre-Ballet & Tap I/II & Primary Ballet & Tap
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Girls: Light Pink leotard, light pink skirt, light pink tights (or ankle socks). No tutus or "dress up" clothes permitted. Hair in a bun or ponytail.
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Boys: T-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts, white ankle socks
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Leather Ballet shoes (pink for girls, black for boys)
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Black Tap shoes w/velcro closure (no ties or snaps allowed).
Kids Bop, Twirl & Tumble
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Girls wear a Red leotard, black LPAA knit shorts, tan tights (or ankle socks). Hair in ponytail.
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Boys wear Red/Black t-shirt with athletic shorts/pants.
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Slip-on Jazz shoes (tan for girls, black for boys).
Acro
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Girls wear a biketard or leotard with knit shorts/leggings, hair in a ponytail.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts.
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Bare feet
Elementary Ballet & Tap 1
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Girls wear a Berry leotard (Bloch, nylon/spandex), Berry skirt, light pink tights (or ankle socks),Hair: Bun/Snood. Leotard must match those in our boutique.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts.
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Leather ballet shoes (pink for girls, black for boys)
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Black mary jane buckle tap shoes (Bloch Tap-On) (Boys oxford style)
Elementary Jazz & Hip-Hop 1
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Girls wear a Turquoise leotard (Bloch, nylon/spandex), Black LPAA shorts, tan tights (or ankle socks) Hair: Ponytail. Leotard must match those in our boutique.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts.
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Slip-on jazz shoes (tan for girls, black for boys)
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Black/White sneakers (any brand with white soles)
Elementary Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1
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Girls wear a Berry leotard (Bloch, nylon/spandex), Berry skirt, light pink tights (or ankle socks. Hair: Bun/Snood. Leotard must match those in our boutique.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts. Black ballet, tap, jazz shoes.
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Pink Leather ballet shoes
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Black mary jane buckle tap shoes (Bloch Tap-On)
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Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes.
Elementary Ballet/Tap/Jazz 2
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Girls wear a Lavender leotard (Bloch, nylon/spandex), Lavender skirt, Black LPAA shorts, light pink tights (or ankle socks). Hair: Bun/Snood. Leotard must match those in our boutique.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts. Black ballet, tap, jazz shoes.
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Pink Leather ballet shoes
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Black mary jane buckle tap shoes (Bloch Tap-On)
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Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes.
Upper Elementary Ballet/Tap/Jazz
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Girls wear pink tights, Light Blue leotard (Eurotard brand, Microfiber), white skirt, black LPAA knit shorts. Hair: Bun/Snood. Leotard must match those in our boutique.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts. Black ballet, tap, jazz shoes.
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Pink Leather ballet shoes
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Black oxford tap shoes (Bloch Respect)
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Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes.
Ballet:
Hair must be worn in a bun with a hairnet & bobby pins or snood for all ballet classes. Short skirts may be worn permitted colors are listed below. Leotard color, style, and fabric must match those in our boutique.
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Ballet 2: Lavender leotard (Bloch brand, Bloch nylon/spandex), Pink tights (or ankle socks), Pink ballet shoes and Lavender skirt (note: Skirt is required at this level).
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Ballet 3: Aubergine leotard (Bloch brand, Bloch nylon/spandex), Pink tights, Pink Ballet shoes. Optional: Aubergine skirt
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Ballet 4: Paradise Blue leotard Mondor brand, Tactel nylon/Lycra, Pink tights, Pink Ballet shoes. Optional: Paradise or white skirt.
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Ballet 5: Royal Blue leotard Mondor brand, Tactel nylon/Lycra, Pink tights, Pink Ballet shoes. Optional: Royal Blue or Black skirt.
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Ballet 6: Purple leotard Mondor brand, Tactel nylon/Lycra, Pink tights, Pink Ballet shoes. Optional: Purple or Black skirt.
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Ballet 7: Navy leotard Mondor brand, Tactel nylon/Lycra, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Optional: Navy or Black skirt.
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Ballet 8: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Optional: Black skirt, or patterned skirt.
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Open Ballet: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Optional: Black skirt.
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PBT/Pointe Prep: Any color leotard, Pink convertible tights, Pink Satin Demi-Pointe Shoes.
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Beginning Pointe: Purple leotard Mondor brand, Tactel nylon/Lycra, Pink tights, Pink Ballet shoes. Optional: Purple or Black skirt.
Male Students:
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Ballet: White t-shirt, black pants or shorts, white socks, black ballet shoes.
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Other: Solid t-shirt, black pants or shorts, black jazz shoes.
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Tap: black tap oxford.
Broadway
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Comfortable non-restictive clothing (e.g. tank top/t-shirt, leggings, joggers, etc.)
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Girls: Tan slip-on Jazz Shoes.
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Boys: Black Jazz shoes or black sneakers.
Musical Theatre Dance:
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Leotard, black shorts/leggings.
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Girls: Tan character shoes (skin tone, 1.5-inch heel) and black oxford tap shoes.
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Boys: Black Jazz shoes or black sneakers and and black tap shoes.
Tap:
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Solid color leotard, black shorts or leggings,
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Level 2: Black Mary Jane Tap shoes (Bloch Tap-On with buckle).
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Level 3 & up: Black tap oxford (Bloch Respect or JSams).
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Jazz / C.J.T. / Poms:
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Solid color leotard, Black shorts or leggings, tan slip-on jazz shoes.
HS Dance Team Tech/Prep :
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Athletic Top or Leotard, Black shorts or leggings, tan slip-on jazz shoes or half-soles.
Contemporary-Modern / Lyrical / Dance Strong:
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Solid color leotard, Black shorts or leggings, bare feet.
Hip-Hop:
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Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, t-shirts, sweatpants or other loose pants/shorts are encouraged, and sneakers (worn indoors only). Sneakers need to be black with white soles, accents with white/light grey. No colors.
Petite, Mini & Youth Company
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Rehearsal
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Girls wear pink tights, a Black leotard, Black LPAA Shorts. Hair: Bun/Snood.
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Boys wear t-shirt tucked into elastic waist shorts. Black ballet, tap, jazz shoes.
Shoes
Pink Leather ballet shoes
Petite & Mini
Black MaryJane (Bloch tap-On)
Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Youth
Black Oxford (Bloch Respect)
Hip-Hop Company
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Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, t-shirts, sweatpants or other loose pants/shorts are encouraged, and sneakers (worn indoors only). Once the performance shoe arrives it must be worn to rehearsals.
Junior/Intermediate/Senior Company
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See Class dress code for the style. Leotard can be any color.
Pom Company
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Petite & Elementary: Black leotard, Black LPAA shorts, tan slip-on jazz shoes.
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Jr High Prep: Solid color leotard, Black shorts or leggings, tan slip-on jazz shoes.
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Junior High: Solid color leotard, Black shorts or leggings, half-soles.
Summer Workshops & Programs:
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Please see our Summer Programs.