2023-2024
DRESS CODE
All students are required to follow the dress code that pertains to their department and classes. This dress code gives our students a disciplined and professional appearance, and it ensures that students are dressed functionally and ready for class. It also aids our teachers in seeing the body structure and technique of their students. Any student who is not in the proper dress code may be asked to leave class.
BALLET DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL
For Teens, Pre-Teens, & Ballet 1-4
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Burgundy color leotard
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Tights: Pink full-footed tights or convertible tights. Do not get footless tights.
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Pink Leather Ballet Shoes - limited sizes available for purchase in the WSPA Office
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Suggested leotard brands available in adult and child sizes from www.discountdance.com
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Leotard options for Age 8+
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Ballet & Tap (Girls)
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Pink color leotard
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Tights: Pink full-footed tights or convertible tights. Do not get footless tights.
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Pink Leather Ballet Shoes & White Tap Shoes
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Optional: Pink Skirt
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Limited sizes for all items available for purchase in the WSPA Office
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Ballet & Tap (Boys)
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White T-Shirt
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Tights: Black full-footed tights or convertible tights. Do not get footless tights.
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Black Leather Ballet Shoes & Black Tap Shoes
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Not available for purchase in the office. Visit www.discountdance.com
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Pre Ballet
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Pink color leotard
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Tights: Pink full-footed tights or convertible tights. Do not get footless tights.
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Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
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Optional: Pink Skirt
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Limited sizes for all items available for purchase in the WSPA Office
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Hair & Accessories (All Classes)
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Hair should be pulled away from the face and worn in a bun if long enough.
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Leg warmers and t-shirts are not permitted during technique classes but may be worn during rehearsals or in between classes.
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Students are not allowed to wear jewelry in any class, for any photo shoot, or for any performance.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM &
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
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Juniors Levels 1-4 - Light Blue or Baby Blue leotard
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Technique 1 Level - Dark Blue, Navy Blue, or Royal Blue colored leotard
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Technique 2 Level - Black colored leotard
Cover-up for cold days - Cross over cardigan - black
Pre-Professional Ballet Division
Junior Pre-Pro - TBA - Wear current Grey leotard for now.
Senior Pre-Pro - TBA - Wear current Black leotard for now.
LEOTARD OPTIONS IN GENERAL - Leotards may be purchased from another source for as long as it follows the basic camisole leotard style with pinched or scooped front, mid-back scoop, and ballet cut legs. No halters, criss-cross, mesh fabric on the design of the leotard. Leotard should be of solid color with no colored trims.
Hair & Accessories: Hair should be pulled away from the face and worn in a bun if long enough. Leg warmers and t-shirts are not permitted during technique classes but may be worn during rehearsals or in between classes. Students are not allowed to wear jewelry in any class, for any photo shoot, or for any performance.
BOYS BALLET
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White T-Shirt (Fitted not loose)
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Tights: Black full-footed tights or convertible tights. Do not get footless tights.
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White Ballet Shoes
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Dance Belt
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White Socks
TAP DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL &
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Tap Shoes:
Beg Tap & Performance Program Tap 1: Slip-on Black Tap Shoes
Adv Beg/Int Tap: Black Bloch “Respect” Lace-Up Tap Shoes
Performance Program Tap 2: Black Bloch “Respect” Lace-Up Tap Shoes
Performance Program Tap 3 & 4: Black J-Sams
Students who prefer a higher quality shoe: Ms. LoRee can provide options
Attire:
Athleisure attire is acceptable. Students may also wear any Westlake, WSPA Tap, or TapIN Program-specific gear. They may also wear concert or band t-shirts or tank tops that reflect their personal music tastes. No jeans or revealing attire permitted.
When you’re cold: Tight long-sleeved shirts may be worn while dancers warm up. No jackets or coats permitted.
Hair:
Hair must be tied back and out of your face. Cleanly secure hair before class. Should you arrive without your hair secured, you will be sent to the office to do your hair before you can enter the classroom.
Standard Hair Style for Most Engagements: Low-slick ponytail, with middle part.
JAZZ DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL
& PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Girls Jazz
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Black Leotard
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BLOCH Adult Essential Camisole Leotard - Style No: L5607
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THEATRICALS Child Square Neck Camisole Dance Leotard - Style No: TH5112C
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Black Jazz Capri Pants
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THEATRICALS Child Capri Leggings - Style No: TH5119C
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THEATRICALS Adult Capri Leggings - Style No: TH5119
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Tan Jazz Shoes
Boys Jazz
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Black Fitted Shirt
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Black Dance/Jazz Pants
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Tan Jazz Shoes
Hair
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Hair should be pulled away from the face and worn in a Ballet Bun if long enough
HIP HOP
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL
& PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Students may wear athleisure attire that they are comfortable dancing in.
Examples for tops are T-shirts, long sleeves, and sweatshirts.
Examples for bottoms are sweatpants, windbreakers, leggings, or shorts. Students should not wear clothing that restricts their ability to stretch and dance.
Examples for shoes are comfortable sneakers. Hard bottomed shoes/boots or sandals/crocs are not allowed.
MUSICAL THEATRE
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL &
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Juniors
Clothing:
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Option 1: Black tights, black leotard they may wear any MTC shirt or team jacket.
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Option 2: Black jazz pants, black fitted dance shirt
Shoes:
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Jazz “gore” boot
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Tap shoes-for tap class (see Tap Department requirements)
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“Show Shoe” depends on what dance form they are rehearsing for.
Hair/Jewelry:
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Tied back out of face completely off the face and forehead tied in the back -NO HAIR DOWN.
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No Jewelry or distracting bracelets or fancy hair bows/headbands are allowed.
Seniors
Clothing:
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Option 1: Black tights, black leotard they may wear any MTC shirt or team jacket.
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Option 2: Black jazz pants, black fitted dance shirt
Shoes:
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Jazz “gore” boot
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Tap shoes (see Tap Department requirements)
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“Show Shoe” depends on what dance form they are rehearsing for.
Hair/Jewelry:
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Tied back out of face completely off the face and forehead tied in the back NO HAIR DOWN.
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No Jewelry or distracting bracelets or fancy hair bows/headbands are allowed.
Pre-Professional
Clothing:
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Option 1: Black tights, black leotard they may wear any MTC shirt or team jacket.
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Option 2: Black jazz pants, black fitted dance shirt
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Rehearsal Skirt
Shoes:
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Jazz “gore” boot
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Tap shoes (see Tap Department requirements)
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Character Shoes
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“Show Shoe” depends on what dance form they are rehearsing for.
Hair/Jewelry:
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Tied back out of face completely off the face and forehead tied in the back NO HAIR DOWN.
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No Jewelry or distracting bracelets or fancy hair bows/headbands are allowed.
POLYNESIAN
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL &
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
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Coming to dance class with the correct dress code helps our young dancers remember that we are in class to dance and not for other activities (ex. sneakers for the playground or a swimsuit for the beach).
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Clothing/Uniform:
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Pareu & Hula Pa’u
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Note: Dancers may wear tight fitting boy-shorts or short biker shorts under their skirts for modesty (not required)
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Te Ōrama Tank Top or T-shirt
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Bare feet (preferably with no socks)
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Hair: Hair should be pulled away from the face into a ponytail
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If your student is in need of a uniform item, details on how to order will be provided on the first day of class.
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Please do not bring any distracting jewelry, bags, toys or accessories into the studio.