Calendar & Policies

 School Calendar 2022 - 2023

Rules & Policies:

At Commonwealth Dance Academy students are taught dance in a nurturing, fun, and positive environment. 

We believe that dance develops self-esteem and confidence as well as grace and poise.

Attendance:

Good attendance is so important in dance! Students benefit from consistent attendance.  

Class Placement:

Commonwealth Dance Academy offers a complete curriculum ranging from pre-school to professional courses. Students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential through individualized instruction by qualified teachers.

Each student is placed in class according to his/her age ability, and expewrience.

Our entire staff is dedicated to the ideal of excellence in dance education, taught in a loving and nurturing environment.

 

Communication & Correspondence:

Email: We use email for important information, reminders, and personal messages.

         Our email address is cda.walpole@gmail.com.    

Facebook: Please join our Facebook page.  Pictures and videos of our dancers are often posted.

 

 

 

WE OFFER:

• Adult Classes
• Excellent Training In Dance For All Ages And Level
• Special Programs For The Very Young
• Programs Designed For Personal Enjoyment Or Serious Study
• An Opportunity To Perform
• A Teacher Training Program

       

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Commonwealth Dance Academy is committed to fostering the knowledge and love of dance within a caring and inclusive community. We urge each student to strive daily for their personal best, as well as support one another in promoting a sense of teamwork inside and outside the classroom. We expect each student to develop a respect for themselves and others.

We are a community where differences are embraced and no member demeans, belittles, or harms another physically or emotionally.  

We recognize our responsibility to provide a welcoming and open environment where students of all backgrounds collaboratively learn.  Diversity,equity, and inclusion are instrumental in the fulfillment of our values and mission.

 

 

Snow Days: 

In case of snow, school may be canceled, but if conditions improve, we may hold classes. 

Cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.   Or please call 508-668-4764 for a recorded message.

 It will be posted two hours before classes are scheduled to start.

 

Peek Weeks:

Parents and relatives are invited to watch class in October and March.

Dates will be posted on FaceBook
 

Miscellaneous: 

Please label all dance shoes.
 

End of Season Performance:

Dance is a performing art. All students are encouraged to participate in the annual recital

Date to be determined.

This is a positive, no-stress experience for the dancers and their parents.

Dress Code

Footwear

Pre-school
Pink Ballets:               Capezio       212  (Lily)

White Tap Shoes:        Capezio       N625

Kindergarten, Grade 1-4:
Pink Ballets                Capezio       212  (Lily)    

Caramel Tap Shoes     Capezio       3800

Caramel Pull-On Jazz  Capezio       EJ 2

Grade 5 -High School

Pink Ballets                Capezio       2038 W (leather Hanami)    

Black Tap Shoes         Capezio       CG 19

Caramel Pull-On Jazz  Capezio       EJ 2

Lyrical Half-Sole         Capezio       HO 62 Leather  (Teens and Seniors)

Dancewear

Pre-school:
Pink Tights Capezio 1915C
Pink Leotard Any Style

All Other Classes:
Pink Tights For Ballet, Light Suntan Tights For Jazz, Tap Or Lyrical
Black Leotard Any Style

All shoes and dancewear are available for purchase at the studio.
Free pair of tights with purchase of $35 or more.

Dancewear also can be purchased at Capezio in Wellesley.
Please buy dancewear before the first lesson, and come to class fully outfitted and ready to dance.