OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

UNIFORM:  Each class at TLA requires a specific uniform in order to ensure that clothing is appropriately suited for each session. Each TLA student (unless solely attending dance sessions) must purchase a TLA T-shirt which can be ordered via the front desk.

Please note that no jewellery is to be worn during dance classes

 

Lower School: Tinies, Juniors and Intermediates

For Musical Theatre/Drama:

Girls:  Black leggings/tracksuit bottoms, Black TLA T-shirt, a branded TLA hoodie or zoodie (not compulsory) and a TLA scrunchie for hair (Tinies and Juniors)
Blue TLA Leotard, TLA dance leggings, TLA scrunchie, Black TLA T-Shirt and a branded TLA hoodie or zoodie (not compulsory)

Boys:  Black leotard, black jazz pants, Black TLA T-shirt, jazz shoes and a branded TLA hoodie or zoodie (not compulsory)

For Contemporary:  A TLA branded contemporary T-shirt, any black bottoms that allow for full range of movement, appropriate leg length and no visible branding. Hair securely tied back and bare feet (if unable to do so regarding medical reasons please contact in advance)

For Acro:  Please see Acro page

For Ballet:

Girls:  Class 1 - TLA lilac leotard, TLA lilac ballet skirt, ballet tights. Class 2 - TLA blue leotard, ballet tights, TLA blue ballet skirt

Students are required to weak skin tones ballet shoes as well as their hair tied back neatly in a RAD ballet bun, hair off of the face

Boys:  Black leotard, black jazz pants and ballet shoes

Please note that all Lower School students must wear the TLA scrunchie in their hair as a part of their uniform

Upper School: Seniors and Graduates

For Musical Theatre:

Girls:  (Depending on class): students must wear either a TLA black leotard and black footless tights (Senior), a black leotard and black footless tights (Graduates)

Hair must be neatly tied back and off of the face

Boys:  Black leotard, black jazz pants and jazz shoes

For Contemporary: A TLA branded contemporary T-shirt, any black bottoms that allow for full range of movement, appropriate leg length and no visible branding. Hair securely tied back and bare feet (if unable to do so regarding medical reasons please contact in advanced)

For Acro: Please see Acro page

For Ballet:

Girls: (Depending on class): TLA blue leotard, ballet tights, TLA blue ballet skirt (Ballet 2), a black leotard and ballet tights (Ballet 3)
Students are required to wear skin toned ballet shoes as well as their hair tied back neatly in a RAD ballet bun, hair off of the face

Boys: Black leotard, black fitted bottoms/tights and skin toned ballet shoes

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:

Students must also bring a water bottle to each session at TLA in order to maintain hydration throughout the day, especially during dance classes

Jazz Shoes must also be purchased at the TLA desk for Drama sessions and occasionally in Musical Theatre dance classes

Additionally, students may also purchase Turning Shoes via the TLA desk for Musical Theatre dance classes as well as Character Shoes (Required for Graduate class only)

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:

All absences must be communicated in advance/or previously agreed. Should any student be running late, feel unwell / injured or unable to attend a session due to a holiday or any other reason, please contact as soon as possible.

Please note that while attendance is not compulsory, it is strongly advised, as regular attendance provides each student with the best chance of consistent development and growing confidence.