Etiquette, Policies & Dress Code

LPD Etiquette

1. Be Kind

LPD promotes a positive & respectful class atmosphere for every dancer
If someone is struggling, help them (especially if they are younger or less experienced than you)

2. Be Prepared

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Come to class ready to work
Arrive early and stretch beforehand
Bring a snack and some water
Make sure you have everything that you need for class including the correct footwear

3. Dress the Part

Hair must be secured neatly away from the face for all classes
Hair must be worn in a bun for ballet classes
Proper bodywear (allowing visibility of the"big joints": shoulders, hips, knees and ankles) is always required
Sweatpants, sweatshirts and T-shirts are not permitted post warm up
Jewellery is not worn in class
No "street shoes" are permitted in the studio- all outside shoes must be removed in the porch

4. Show Don't Tell

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Dancers tell stories and demonstrate technique with their bodies- dancers “show”, they don’t “tell”
You can show respect for your teacher by not talking to your classmates during class (after all you might miss important instructions and/or corrections)
You can show your commitment by arriving early, stretching, and practicing your steps unprompted
You can show respect for the discipline by maintaining excellent posture (even while you wait your turn)and never sit down unless you are asked to

5. Be Thoughtful

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Let other dancers go first in line
Allow someone else to take your place in the front row
Give your teacher enough space to teach and respect their personal dance space
Do not stand in front of your dance teacher or class assistant
If you have to leave class, do so after the music stops

6. Say Thank You

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All classes end with a “thank you”: a bow, applause, snaps or a simple “Thanks”

LPD Policies

Class Payment Options

LPD classes run from September to June annually. Registration is a September to June commitment.

A variety of payment options are available including full-year payment, per term payment (3 per year), monthly payments (9 payments per year), and drop-in rate. All prices include HST and processing fees.

full-year payment is accepted up to and including the first day of classes
term payments are due September 1st, December 1st, and March 1st
monthly payments are due on the 1st of each Month (September- May)
drop-in fees and 6-week dance program fees are due the day of class

If for any reason a dancer chooses to leave their registered class(es), notification via email is necessary. Dancers will be charged a $57.50 cancellation fee, but otherwise will not be charged for classes after the cancellation notice is received.

After January 1st dancers are responsible for their class costume costs regardless of recital participation.

Costume Fees

LPD’s costume bank has grown and we are able to accommodate costume rentals for all dancers. This means that you will pay a rental fee of $20 per costume to borrow your costume instead of purchasing your costume. The rental fee goes towards cleaning, alterations, and administration and can be paid through the LPD online store.

Lost or damaged costume bank costumes are the responsibility of the dancer. A charge of $100 will be applied to any damaged or lost costume.

Costume fees are due April 1

Costume Rental Fee

LPD Scholarship Fund

Make dance classes accessible to every body. Help LPD support scholarship dancers by contributing to class tuition and costumes. Donate $25, $100 or $500. Custom donation amounts or subscriptions available on request.

All scholarship students are anonymous.

Donate $25

Donate $100

Donate $500

LPD Dress Code

Hair must be secured neatly off the face for all classes.
Hair must be worn in a bun for ballet classes.
Proper body-wear is always required. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and over sized T-shirts are not permitted in class. Keep in mind visibility of the "big joints": shoulders, hips, knees and ankles.
Jewellery is not worn in class.
No "street shoes" are permitted in the studio.
All students will require a “nude” layer of tights and undergarments for the recital. This layer is for modesty and dancer comfort during costume changes. This layer could include a combination of: nude bodysuit, nude tights, nude underwear, nude dance-belt, nude bra, and nude body tights.