Class Uniforms
Participation in the Lincoln Park Dance Company Requires a Uniform.
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All students are required to be in uniform by their 3rd week of class. Observation weeks will be a uniform free week so students will get 1 week a month to wear different colors but must still be dressed in appropriate dance wear. Please see the dance calendar for season dates for observation weeks.
Why a class uniform?
- Proper attire allows the instructor to fully see the body line, address technique issues and provides proper modesty coverage for movement.
- Proper attire is required for safety reasons, particularly in Acro or tumbling.
What is the Class Uniform?
Ballet:
- Solid black leotard any style (No accent colors or trim).
- Tights must be worn: May be Ballet pink, flesh colored or white
- Optional: Black ballet skirt (Above the knee), Black wrap dance sweater, Black, white or pink leg warmers
All other classes:
- Solid black leotard any style (No accent colors or trim).
- No bare legs in class. Students may wear tights in white, flesh color, ballet pink or black or solid black leggings. No yoga pants or flared legs.
- Boy cut shorts are permitted or leotard with boy cut shorts attached. Tights are still required.
- Any optional ballet class items are permitted.
Boys/Men: Black shorts or pants and solid black t-shirt. Please no oversized clothing. Please wear longer length compression shorts underneath shorts for modesty.
Hawaiian Required: Pa’u Skirt and Pareo Skit, Leotard not required. May wear t-shirt with skirt.
Adult Classes: Adults are asked to wear fitted clothing to class. This could include leggings and a t-shirt or a leotard.
Other Class Info
Undergarments: Proper support garments must be worn at all times. Sports bras are acceptable but must be black, white or flesh colored.
Jewelry: Post earrings are the only jewelry permitted in class. Please remove all other jewelry before you come to class. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items so please leave them at home.
Hair: Hair must be securely fastened for all classes. A bun is preferred for ballet class. Long bangs must be pinned back and off the face.
Non-uniform days: Students may wear any color leotard, tights and accepted dance wear from our uniform list to class. LPDC T-Shirts will be allowed on non-uniform days but attire must still consist of dance wear. Non-uniform days are on the class observation weeks. Please refer to the studio calendar for dates.
Students not adhering to the dress code will not be permitted into class.
Please see the chart below for the required shoes for classes for which you are enrolling. All shoes are to be purchased through LPDC unless there is a special need. Please see the director for assistance in such circumstances.
Ordering Shoes and Uniform
Click on the LPDC STORE to order uniforms and shoes.
To order hip hop shoes use this link: Dancewear Solutions. This site also has a large selection of items to purchase for your class uniform as well.
Orders placed through the LPDC Store (Nimbly), will ship to the studio and can be picked up when the orders arrive at class. Dancewear Solutions merchandise will ship to you directly.
Required Shoes
| Class | Shoe | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Acro | Barefoot | |
| Ballet 1 | Leather Ballet | White |
| Ballet 2 | Leather Ballet | Pink |
| Ballet 3-5 | Stretch Canvas or Leather Ballet | Pink |
| Baton | Jazz Shoe | Dark Tan or Toast |
| Contemporary | Sock or Barefoot | Nude |
| Hawaiian | Barefoot | |
| Jazz 2-5 | Jazz Shoe | Dark Tan or Toast |
| Tap 1 | Mary Jane Velcro Tap Shoe | Dark Tan |
| Tap 2 and Tap 1 Boys | Intro Tap Shoe | Black |
| Tap 3-5 | Premium Tap Shoe/Or any quality full sole shoe | Black |
| Hip Hop (Girls/Women) | Sparkle Sneaker | Black |
| Hip Hop (Boys/Men) | Consult Instuctor | Black |