CB Dance Academy - What To Wear
Students are always check with teacher for approval before wearing newly purchased dance shoes.
Competitive students to check with teacher BEFORE buying anything. If you have questions, please confirm with teacher
Competitive students to check with teacher BEFORE buying anything. If you have questions, please confirm with teacher
CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN |
DANCEWEAR |
SHOES |
Ballet is best known for its unique features and techniques, such as pointe work, turn-out of the legs, and high extensions; its graceful, flowing, precise movements; and its ethereal qualities. (5 yrs & older) |
Classes 5-7 yrs - Black or pink leotard. Classes 8 yrs & Higher - Black only leotard. All girls - "Ballerina Pink" tights - full foot or transitional style. Hair off face & up in a bun. Boys - black short-sleeve T-shirt, black shorts & white or black socks. |
Pink canvas split-sole - with pink elastic sewn across ankles – Capezio 2027. Boys: same shoe but in black. Pointe Students must have a useable pair of pointe shoes from the start. Speak to teacher BEFORE buying or wearing. |
Kinder-Dance: A fun program introducing a young child to dance basics and begin to develop in them a love of dance and an appreciation for music. (3-5 yrs) |
Black or pink leotard. "Ballerina Pink" or white tights. Boys – black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts or dance pants. Girls' hair up in a bun. |
Pink leather full sole ballet slippers - with pink elastic sewn across ankles (e.g. Capezio 200 Teknik) Boys same shoe but in black. |
Jazz: A fast paced class that focuses on Jazz technique & style. Classes are fun, energetic and technically challenging. (5 yrs. & older) |
Leotard & fitted dance shorts; colour and style optional. Girls 10 years & older check with teacher BEFORE buying & wearing. Girls' hair off face & up in a bun or pony tail. Boys – black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts or dance pants |
Classes 5-7 yrs - Bare feet. Classes 8 yrs & Higher – Capezio Footundeez H07G; colour Nude. Competitive Students – Check with teacher for colour or style required BEFORE buying & wearing |
Tap: Let's get funky, full of rhythm tap using a variety of styles coordinating feet with rhythm & music. (5 yrs. & older) |
Leotard & fitted dance shorts; colour and style optional. Girls 10 years & older check with teacher BEFORE buying & wearing. Girls' hair off face & up in a bun or pony tail. Boys – black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts or dance pants |
Classes 5-7 yrs - Capezio N625 Black patent Jr. Tyette shoes with taps attached. Classes 8-10 yrs & Higher - Capezio CG19, Black tie-up oxfords. Competitive Students – Check with teacher for colour or style required BEFORE buying & wearing. |
Acro: Acrobatic classes consist of conditioning, balance & tricks, and the addition of dance steps to link each of the acro elements together. (5 yrs & older) |
Leotard & fitted dance shorts; colour and style optional. Girls' hair off face & up in a bun or pony tail. Boys – black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts or dance pants |
Bare feet. |
Hip Hop: A street dance style, primarily danced to hip hop music (5 yrs & older) |
Sweatpants (no jeans, cargos or skirts), tank top or T-shirt. Hoodies optional. NO DANCEWEAR (e.g. ballet tights, etc.) permitted. No exceptions! |
Clean INDOOR Black and White Converse Chucks style running shoes only. NO STREET SHOES or boots permitted. No exceptions! |
Contemporary: An immersion of modern, ballet and interpretive movement. (11 yrs & older) |
Leotard & fitted dance shorts; colour and style optional. Girls' hair off face & up in a bun or pony tail. Boys – T-shirt and black shorts |
Bare Feet |
Musical Theatre: Combination of dance, drama & singing and/or lip-syncing to Broadway show tunes & theatrical choreography. (8 yrs & older) |
Leotard & fitted dance shorts; colour and style optional. Girls' hair off face & up in a bun or pony tail. Boys – black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts or dance pants |
Bare feet |