Cost & Costuming
Our Approach
We are committed to keeping recital participation as accessible as possible for all families.
At LPD, we believe the recital should feel like a meaningful part of your dancer’s experience, not an added financial burden.
Costume Bank
LPD uses a Costume Bank model, where dancers borrow costumes rather than purchasing new ones each year.
This means:
Costume use is included in your class fees
There are no additional costume purchase costs
Costumes are professionally maintained and reused
This approach not only reduces costs for families, but also supports sustainability and reduces waste.
What Families Provide
Families are responsible for:
Tights
Dance shoes
Undergarments (a nude bodysuit for dancers Level 1+)
Basic hair and makeup supplies
Undergarments, Shoes & Costume Notes
A Note About Undergarments
For Wee Dance and Combo Classes, we provide a base layer so dancers can change comfortably at home.
This base layer will be handed out after the staging rehearsal and should be returned at your dancer’s next class following the recital.
For Level 1+ dancers, a “nude” base layer is required for modesty and comfort during costume changes.
This will vary by dancer and may include a combination of:
Nude bodysuit
Nude tights
Nude underwear
Nude dance belt
Nude bra
Nude body tights
For Level 2+ dancers, a black base layer is also required:
Black tank leotard or black tank top
Black shorts
Costumes at the Theatre
Costumes will remain at the theatre for all dancers except Wee Dance and Combo Classes.
If your dancer needs to arrive in costume for any reason, please reach out so we can make arrangements.
Shoes & Tights
“Ballet tights” and “ballet shoes” refer to either:
Traditional pink, or
A tone that matches the dancer’s skin
Tights and shoes should be monochromatic, either all pink or matched to the dancer’s skin tone.
Tights and Shoes by Class
Wee Dance
girls: ballet tights, ballet shoes
gents and gender neutral: black ballet shoes
Ballet & Tap Combo Class
girls: ballet tights, ballet shoes, black tap shoes
gents and gender neutral: black socks, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes
Level 1 Ballet
ballet tights, ballet shoes
Level 1 Jazz
girls: ballet tights, black jazz shoes
gents and gender neutral: black socks, black jazz shoes
Level 1 Tap
girls: ballet tights, black tap shoes
gents and gender neutral: black socks, black tap shoes
Hip Hop
black socks and sneakers
Level 2+ Ballet and Pointe
ballet tights, ballet shoes (or pointe shoes, as required)
Level 2+Jazz
black tights, black jazz shoes
Level 2+Tap
black tights, black tap shoes
Level 2+ Modern
footless or convertible skin tone tights
Level 2+ Hip Hop
black socks and sneakers
Musical Theatre
white canvas shoes, denim of your choice
Latin Jazz
black tights, black Latin shoes